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






2. Gentle - not harmful - kind






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






4. An ability to recover from - or adjust easily






5. Respect - courtesy






6. Insignificant - trifling






7. To hurt or rile the feelings of someone - irritate






8. To gently criticize






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






10. Reverence - respect - an expression of high regard






11. Excessively sweet






12. Conversational - used in informal speech






13. Indifferent - a lack of energy - spiritless






14. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






15. To remove from consideration






16. Immoral - lewd - deliberate maliciousness - having no regard for others






17. Unselfish concern with the welfare of others






18. Secret - done by stealth - sly






19. Submissive - behaving like a slave






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






21. Careful - cautious






22. Seriousness






23. A shortage






24. To refill - to supply once more






25. Brilliant - gloriously bright






26. A dividing wall - a division






27. Dull - unimaginative - lacking excitement






28. To step down from a position of power






29. Extravagant - exceeding what is usual






30. A blessing - a good wish






31. To deduct - to disregard






32. Program - things to be done






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






34. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






35. To stray from the main subject






36. A rule or principle to guide conduct






37. Constant - lasting a long time






38. Wise - showing judgment - cautious






39. Freely given - unnecessary - uncalled for - unwarranted






40. Abundance - excessive amount






41. To make unnecessary - to avert - to preclude






42. To stare at in a disrespectful way






43. Self-involved - selfish






44. To snub - to refuse in a blunt or rude way






45. Tasteless - dull






46. Not disputable - not open to question






47. To wander aimlessly






48. Careless - remiss






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






50. The most perfect example of