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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. Tentative - temporary - not lasting






2. Secretive; not aboveboard; covert






3. Harsh - clashing - jarring - grating sounds; disharmony






4. To make clear or plain - especially by explanation






5. To regard with great respect - to hold in high esteem






6. Treacherous - traitorous - deceitful






7. Completely lacking in something






8. A person who leads a life of self-denial






9. Loud - harsh - grating - or shrill






10. Not believable






11. Agent that provokes or triggers change






12. Producing a sensation of touch






13. A person who is a source of wise counsel and prophetic advice






14. A vigorous spirit or great enthusiasm






15. Unnecessary; extra






16. An irresistible force






17. To be guided by practical experience - not theory






18. A huge appetite; cannot be satisfied; insatiable






19. An office or position that provides an income for little/ no work






20. Habitually late; tardy






21. Having a natural fragrance






22. A young genius






23. An interruption in time or continuity; a break






24. To make young again






25. Showing haughty disdain or arrogant superiority






26. Remaining in a pure state: uncorrupted by civilization






27. Defiantly aggressive - eager to fight






28. Expressing strong disapproval; condemning; loudly decrying






29. Charmingly simple and carefree






30. The final ending of something; the downfall






31. A fantastic scheme; unchecked imagination






32. Mixed feelings






33. Readily taking on various forms and meanings






34. Flowery in style - very ornate






35. Favoring social equality - believing in an equal society






36. Insightful - perceptive






37. A small - moderate - or token amount






38. Very rich - having abundant resources






39. Cowardly - faint hearted






40. An intruder: a gate-crasher






41. Very strict laws and rules






42. The position of putting close together or side by side






43. A gradual almost imperceptible change






44. Hard to understand - impenetrably dense and obscure






45. Not ordinary or typical






46. Overbearing; impertinently bold






47. The lowest point






48. Possible






49. Filled with errors; wrong






50. Utterly perplexed - completely puzzled - totally bewildered