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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. Reverent - devout - dutiful - may at times be marked by hypocrisy






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






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






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






5. To gently criticize






6. Fearless - having fortitude and endurance






7. An opera singer - prima donna - a temperamental - conceited person






8. An interval of rest - a temporary delay






9. Foolishly impractical and idealistic






10. A parody - an imitation that makes crude fun of something






11. On one side alone






12. A short pleasure trip






13. Secret - done by stealth - sly






14. Non-conventional - a little kooky






15. To criticize severely






16. As though asleep - not actively growing






17. To sparkle - to gleam - to be animated or brilliant






18. The study of God or religion






19. Explosive - tends to burn quickly






20. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






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






22. Unfeeling and insensitive






23. Indifferent - a lack of energy - spiritless






24. A person with great enthusiasm for and commitment to a cause






25. To keep from free activity or expression - to restrain or even forbid






26. Strong and healthy - vigorous






27. Extravagantly ornate - flamboyant - characterized by bold ornamentation






28. Greatly demanding - requiring close attention






29. Careful - thought through






30. Insignificant - unimportant






31. To make unnecessary - to avert - to preclude






32. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






33. An ability to recover from - or adjust easily






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






35. Lively - spirited






36. A place of meeting or joining - a linkup






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






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






39. Unoriginal - overused - cliched - commonplace






40. Yearning - sad longing - a gentle desire






41. To defame - to slander - to blacken the character of






42. The remains of something that no longer exists






43. Charming - interesting






44. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






45. To decline - to recede






46. Hateful - evil - vile






47. Brief - without much attention to detail






48. Difficult to do - laborious






49. To turn pale






50. Of no matter or consequence - not important