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SAT Vocab - 2

Subjects : sat, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Lacking self-confidence






2. W/o previous example - never known before






3. An inference






4. Highly detailed






5. A ruler or other person with unlimited authority






6. A fantastic scheme; unchecked imagination






7. Remaining in a pure state: uncorrupted by civilization






8. Intentionally unclear or ambiguous; duplicitous; obscuring one's meaning - often in response to a question (unequivocal - equivocate)






9. Lacking foresight or scope






10. Sharp; clear; clever; keen; perceptive; discriminating; astute






11. Many - numerous






12. Mixed feelings






13. Unable to pay; out of money (solvent - solvency - soluble - insoluble)






14. A person who makes predictions based on data






15. To babble incessantly






16. A liar; deceiver






17. To grow rapidly; to expand






18. Felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another






19. Expressing strong disapproval; condemning; loudly decrying






20. Tentative - temporary - not lasting






21. Learned and authoritative






22. A remark that is hurtful or burning






23. To fall off in vigor - energy - activity - interest - etc






24. Extremely wicked; vile






25. Deserving great blame; wicked; evil






26. To repel or drive back; to reject






27. Immoral - debauched






28. Having fallen in a state of disrepair; broken-down condition






29. Faultless; perfect






30. To be guided by practical experience - not theory






31. Lacking liveliness - animation or interest; dull.






32. Excessively sentimental






33. A clumsy or inept person






34. A subtle shade of meaning or feeling - a slight degree of difference






35. The property of being prompt and efficient






36. Sociable; fond of feasting - drinking - and good company






37. Lacking organization or logic






38. Harmful - injurious to physical - mental - or moral health






39. To require; to order; to direct






40. A person who introduces something new






41. Indisputable; beyond doubt






42. Failure to reach an agreement






43. Dry humor






44. A person with biased beliefs






45. A speaker who appeals to emotions - fears or prejudices






46. Very stubborn; inflexible






47. A tendency toward or irrational suspiciousness; irrational fear; delusions of persecution






48. A person who receives benefits






49. Generous nad forgiving






50. The setting or marking of boundaries or limits