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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. Uncertain - temporary not fully worked out






2. An official pardon for a group of people who violate a law






3. Irregular - abnormal - unusual






4. An exclusive group






5. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






6. To gently criticize






7. Crucial - something around which things turn






8. To make an ugly disapproving facial expression






9. Cowardly






10. A trick or deceptive scheme






11. A group - or part of a large group - united on an issue






12. Not disputable - not open to question






13. To make unnecessary - to avert - to preclude






14. Extremely wretched - bottomless






15. A hiding place - something hidden in a secret place






16. To comply passively - to give in






17. To get in the way of - to hinder - to block






18. To describe or picture in words - to detail






19. To spread or seep through - to penetrate - to pervade






20. A messenger or representative - an agent






21. To increase or enlarge






22. Marked by abundant production or offspring






23. To move to a new country - to move to a new place






24. Disrespectful - gently or humorously mocking






25. Conversational - used in informal speech






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






27. Flimsy - extremely thin - having little substance - lacking stability






28. To support with evidence






29. Careless - remiss






30. Careful - thought through






31. A short pleasure trip






32. To add to - to exaggerate - garnish - ornament






33. Sluggish - laziness - indolence






34. A good or bad emanation of force from someone or something - in Hinduism and Buddhism the force created by someone's actions to perpetuate reincarnation






35. Foolishly impractical and idealistic






36. To support - or be in favor of






37. Lack of seriousness - frivolity






38. Of no matter or consequence - not important






39. To imitate - to strive to equal






40. A puzzle - a baffling situation - something obscure






41. Arrogantly assertive - positive about unproven ideas






42. To pretend - give a false impression - to invent falsely






43. Strong and healthy - vigorous






44. Believable






45. To make clear






46. Lacking taste - dull - bland






47. Workable - capable of living and growing - able to succeed






48. To lessen in value - to belittle






49. A rule or principle to guide conduct






50. A secret meeting of lovers