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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. Not capable of being overcome






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






3. A group or association of three leaders






4. To bounce back






5. A severe interrogation or a systematic questioning






6. To declare invalid






7. To take back; disavow






8. To appease - conciliate - or regain the good will of






9. Policy of granting concessions to maintain peace






10. Bossy; tending to cut others off; dismissive; officious (peremptorily - preempt)






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






12. Abrupt in manner or speech: discourteously blunt






13. Not in harmony - incompatible - at variance with - as in a discordant detail that doesn't fit a pattern






14. Secretive; not aboveboard; covert






15. A large number or amount






16. Producing a deep or full sound






17. To narrowly restrict; to limit action; to draw a line around






18. Easily noticed






19. To require; to order; to direct






20. A statement universally accepted as true - a maxim






21. Strong dislike






22. To introduce or communicate stealthily






23. Relevant - to the point






24. A morally unprincipled person






25. Denounce or strongly criticize






26. Widespread epidemic






27. Fearless; courageous






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






29. A deliberately misleading argument






30. Corrupt - dishonest - open to bribery






31. Characterized by elaborate and expensive decorations; lavish






32. An irresistible force






33. Something of small value; petty; trifling






34. To deprive of some privilege - especially the right to vote






35. Person who organizes a business/enterprise






36. A fake; a fraud; a cheat






37. A fantastic scheme; unchecked imagination






38. Not in the proper time period






39. Unnecessary; extra






40. Very bold; daring






41. Generous nad forgiving






42. Combined action or operation






43. An eloquent writer or speaker






44. To free from blame






45. Skillful






46. To hold back one's thoughts and feelings






47. A devoted student






48. Showing nervousness or fear






49. To compensate - to make payment for - to pay a person






50. Showing haughty disdain or arrogant superiority