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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.
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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. Extravagant exaggeration used as a figure of speech






2. Sly - treacherous - having a gradual effect






3. New - original






4. To comply passively - to give in






5. As though asleep - not actively growing






6. To step down from a position of power






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






8. Secret - done by stealth - sly






9. Program - things to be done






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






11. Making sense - organized and logical






12. A specialized vocabulary of a group - an obscure language






13. Poverty stricken - needy






14. To make worse or more severe






15. A denunciation - a biting speech






16. Instructive - intended to educate






17. Skillful






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






19. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






20. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






21. The study of God or religion






22. Very poor - totally lacking






23. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






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






25. Careful - cautious






26. Greatly demanding - requiring close attention






27. Emotionally moving






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






29. To be indecisive or inconstant - to fluctuate in opinion






30. To make impossible - to shut out - to bar






31. To imitate - to strive to equal






32. An immense indefinite number - multitude






33. Something used as a defense - a strong protection






34. Brief - without much attention to detail






35. Abundant - lavish






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






37. (adj.) wordy - not concentrated; (v.) to spread widely






38. Strong and healthy - vigorous






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






40. Tasteless - dull






41. False idea - mistaken belief - an implausible argument






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






43. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






44. To seize wrongfully






45. An indirect reference






46. To wander aimlessly






47. Primitive - rural - lacking city comforts






48. Clearly stated - precisely shown






49. A messenger or representative - an agent






50. Fearless - having fortitude and endurance