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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. Producing a deep or full sound






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






3. Mixed feelings






4. Unclear; not definitive






5. Happening or moving extremely slowly






6. Of doubtful authenticity; false; spurious






7. Extremely complicated or devious






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






9. A young genius






10. Signs/ omens that something important or calamitous is about to occur






11. Characterized by verbal abuse and bitter criticism






12. Something of small value; petty; trifling






13. Formal proposal






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






15. To make impossible - to rule out - to prevent






16. The act of making good or compensating for a loss - damage - or injury






17. Excessive and therefore lacking restraint






18. Awkwardly; clumsy - not graceful






19. Freed from restraint of any kind; liberated






20. Very bold; daring






21. Disparaging - belittling - insulting






22. Tentative - temporary - not lasting






23. To electrify; to stir into action






24. Readily taking on various forms and meanings






25. Foolishly impractical






26. Indisputable; beyond doubt






27. A general commotion; an uproar






28. Language that is bitterly hostile or hateful






29. A source of harm






30. A deviation from the norm






31. A fake; a fraud; a cheat






32. Indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly






33. Sad mournful - melancholic






34. To remove or delete objectionable parts of a book






35. Secretive; not aboveboard; covert






36. To avoid; shun; to stay clear of






37. To list; to tick off






38. Joyous; sprightly; light; vivacious






39. A timely benefit






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






41. A clumsy or inept person






42. To declare invalid






43. Minor - everyday details






44. A mixture; combination of different elements






45. Policy of granting concessions to maintain peace






46. A person who hates humankind






47. Trait peculiar to individual






48. Great in depth of feeling - intellect or meaning






49. A complete failure






50. A fantastic scheme; unchecked imagination