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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 tiny or insignificant amount - meager - scant






2. To make worse or more severe






3. Minimal - hardly sufficient






4. To describe or picture in words - to detail






5. Skillful






6. To deceive - to have false illusions






7. Respect - courtesy






8. Program - things to be done






9. To make an ugly disapproving facial expression






10. Poverty stricken - needy






11. Extremely poisonous - malignant - full of hate






12. New - original






13. Moral corruption






14. A blessing - a good wish






15. Showy - self-important - make unjustifiable claims to excellence






16. Extremely wretched - bottomless






17. Greatly demanding - requiring close attention






18. To mourn - to express regret






19. An external appearance






20. Unimportant - insignificant






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






22. A place of meeting or joining - a linkup






23. Shameful wickedness - evil - depravity






24. Instructive - intended to educate






25. To repeal - cancel - render void






26. Exposure to danger - peril






27. Boisterous - harsh sounding - noisy and disorderly






28. A rule or principle to guide conduct






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






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






31. To dismiss to a less prominent position - to banish






32. To support with evidence






33. Biting in humor






34. To step down from a position of power






35. Gentle - not harmful - kind






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






37. The principal front of a building - a false appearance






38. About to occur - hanging threateningly over one's head






39. Good will towards all people - love of mankind - act of generosity






40. Dull - unimaginative - lacking excitement






41. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






42. To surrender - to stop resisting






43. To give notice of - to hail or greet






44. A dividing wall - a division






45. Disdainful - scornfully mocking






46. Arrogantly assertive - positive about unproven ideas






47. Noble in spirit - generous - giving






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






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






50. The highest point