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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. Extremely wicked; vile






2. Readily taking on various forms and meanings






3. To list; to tick off






4. Mysterious; having a hidden meaning






5. Worn out; wearied.






6. Foolishly impractical






7. Relevant - to the point






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






9. To make clear or plain - especially by explanation






10. To put down by exposing false claims






11. To soothe or calm; to appease






12. Vulgar; crude






13. Habitually late; tardy






14. Characterized by elaborate and expensive decorations; lavish






15. A person who is impassive and emotionless






16. Minor - everyday details






17. A wild uproar; tumult






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






19. Joyous; sprightly; light; vivacious






20. Soothing or pleasant sounds; harmony






21. Disbelieving - skeptical






22. Of great importance






23. Excessive and therefore lacking restraint






24. A group or association of three leaders






25. A person who introduces something new






26. To introduce or communicate stealthily






27. To swell out or expand from internal pressure (overly full)






28. A large number or amount






29. Idyllically calm and tranquil






30. A person who makes predictions based on data






31. Very poor - lacking resources






32. Empty - lacking serious purpose






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






34. A person with biased beliefs






35. Of secondary importance; not central;on the perimeter






36. Boring and tiresome






37. To require; to order; to direct






38. Derisive mocking comments






39. Thoroughly dried out






40. A person who uses intuition to see into the future; a seer






41. An accidental but fortunate occurence






42. Person who organizes a business/enterprise






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






44. A professional commentator






45. Widespread epidemic






46. A difficult problem; a dilemma with no easy solution






47. Sparkling; shining; brilliantly clever






48. Doing or saying something again and again






49. Touching; heartrending






50. Marked by precise accordance with details