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SAT Word Power

Subjects : sat, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Of no matter or consequence - not important






2. The most perfect example of






3. A break or interruption from work or any other established routine






4. Native - produced or living in a particular area






5. Arrogantly assertive - positive about unproven ideas






6. To make faster or easier - to carry our promptly






7. Mutual - interchangeable - shared






8. To show excessive affection - to be overly flattering in return for favor






9. To compete - to contest






10. Delicacy of workmanship - subtlety - skillful maneuvering






11. To swarm - to be inundated - to become full to overflowing






12. To make an ugly disapproving facial expression






13. Making sense - organized and logical






14. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






15. A long and angry speech






16. A chance event - a coincidence - a stroke of luck






17. To gather together something for a purpose - to arrange in order






18. Very poor - totally lacking






19. An evil reputation borne of a criminal act - a reputation for evil deeds






20. The study of God or religion






21. Limited in outlook - narrow in ideas






22. Lively - spirited






23. Connection between different groups - a close bond - an illicit sexual relationship






24. To come together as one - to fuse or unite






25. To deceive - to have false illusions






26. To support - or be in favor of






27. Happily - lighthearted - joyful






28. Foolishly impractical and idealistic






29. The full range of something






30. To soothe - to appease with concessions






31. To infer on minimal grounds - conjecture - suppose






32. To arouse suddenly - to stimulate - spur to action






33. Abundance - excessive amount






34. Dull - unimaginative - lacking excitement






35. Gradual or subtle absorption - an unconscious process of absorption






36. To gently criticize






37. An emotional purification - an emotional release






38. Determination - a state of being convinced






39. Reverent - devout - dutiful - may at times be marked by hypocrisy






40. Something that is unchangeable - permanent






41. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






42. A dividing wall - a division






43. Keenly perceptive - shrewd






44. Extravagant - exceeding what is usual






45. An indirect reference






46. An exclusive group






47. To make worse or more severe






48. Without a permanent home - constantly wandering






49. To give notice of - to hail or greet






50. A person who serves only for money - motivated by greed