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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. To lessen in value - to belittle






2. Any belief that is strongly opposed to established beliefs - or practice






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






4. Careless - too relaxed






5. To increase or enlarge






6. An object associated with a saint - something that remains from the past






7. Reverence - respect - an expression of high regard






8. An external appearance






9. Explosive - tends to burn quickly






10. Limited in outlook - narrow in ideas






11. Fearless - having fortitude and endurance






12. (adj.) invigorating; (v.) to prepare






13. To decline - to recede






14. Making sense - organized and logical






15. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






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






17. Freely given - unnecessary - uncalled for - unwarranted






18. Insignificant - unimportant






19. To describe or picture in words - to detail






20. Wordy






21. A strong like for something - a predilection






22. Suave - sophisticated - polished






23. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






24. A person who breaks away from the crowd - a nonconformist






25. Skillful






26. To grow strong - to grow abundantly - to thrive or prosper - to make broad and sweeping gestures






27. Concise - brief - free of extra words






28. Lacking taste - dull - bland






29. To deceive - to have false illusions






30. Biting in humor






31. A young bird learning to fly - a beginner - a novice






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






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






34. A precursor - an indication - one that foreshadows what is coming






35. To give up something as a penalty for some error or crime






36. To deduct - to disregard






37. Noble in spirit - generous - giving






38. Scarcity - smallness in number or amount






39. Sly - treacherous - having a gradual effect






40. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






41. Indifferent - a lack of energy - spiritless






42. The act of blaming or condemning






43. Cowardly






44. Unoriginal - overused - cliched - commonplace






45. To step down from a position of power






46. Charming - sweetly engaging






47. Noisy commotion - uproar






48. To mourn - to express regret






49. Uncertain - temporary not fully worked out






50. Boisterous - harsh sounding - noisy and disorderly