adjective · Easy SAT word

Mute

not speaking or silent

Mute in a sentence

The mute witness could not testify about what happened.

Synonyms for mute

silent
quiet
voiceless

Antonyms for mute

vocal
loud
talkative

Practice mute on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like mute appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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