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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. Mutual - interchangeable - shared






2. A government in which the power is in the hands of only a few






3. Pleasant to the taste - agreeable in feeling






4. Marked by abundant production or offspring






5. An exclusive group






6. A state of being faithful - loyal






7. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






8. Biting in humor






9. Brilliant - gloriously bright






10. Showing indifference to pain - apathetic






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






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






13. To cause to stand motionless with awe or other intense emotion






14. Boringly scholarly - academic in mode






15. Difficult to see through - unclear - dark






16. To support with evidence






17. To gather and store away - to acquire by effort






18. Sly - treacherous - having a gradual effect






19. Loyal - faithful






20. Insignificant - trifling






21. To erase - to rub away the features - to obscure






22. An ability to recover from - or adjust easily






23. Of no matter or consequence - not important






24. Believable






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






26. A tiny or insignificant amount - meager - scant






27. To describe or picture in words - to detail






28. To speak in praise of someone - to pay written or spoken tribute






29. Happening by chance - lucky or fortunate






30. To study - to read over leisurely






31. To beg persistently - to degrade oneself






32. To increase or enlarge






33. Native - produced or living in a particular area






34. To make great






35. To make worse or more severe






36. Excessive pride - arrogance - exaggerated self-confidence






37. Not disputable - not open to question






38. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






39. Lively - spirited






40. Careless - remiss






41. A denunciation - a biting speech






42. Lacking taste - dull - bland






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






44. Constant - lasting a long time






45. To treat with disrespect






46. To support - or be in favor of






47. Disrespectful - gently or humorously mocking






48. To make clear






49. The study of God or religion






50. Without a permanent home - constantly wandering