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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. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






2. To seize wrongfully






3. Yearning - sad longing - a gentle desire






4. Not disputable - not open to question






5. Extravagantly ornate - flamboyant - characterized by bold ornamentation






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






7. Brief - without much attention to detail






8. Mutual - interchangeable - shared






9. To bungle - to foul up






10. Non-conventional - a little kooky






11. Pleasantly old-fashioned - picturesque






12. A dividing wall - a division






13. Similar - of the same kind - uniform in nature






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






15. Sympathy - attraction - kinship






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






17. A secret meeting of lovers






18. To decline - to recede






19. To eject - to banish - to expel






20. Clearly stated - precisely shown






21. Showing indifference to pain - apathetic






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






23. An outcast






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






25. To mourn - to express regret






26. To beg persistently - to degrade oneself






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






28. Strong and healthy - vigorous






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






30. A state of being faithful - loyal






31. Limited in outlook - narrow in ideas






32. Extravagant - exceeding what is usual






33. Insignificant - unimportant






34. To blot out leaving no traces - to destroy






35. Determination - a state of being convinced






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






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






38. Loyal - faithful






39. Sluggish - laziness - indolence






40. Crucial - something around which things turn






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






42. To support - or be in favor of






43. Arrogantly assertive - positive about unproven ideas






44. An immense indefinite number - multitude






45. To criticize severely






46. Reverence - respect - an expression of high regard






47. A place of meeting or joining - a linkup






48. Abundance - excessive amount






49. A shortage






50. Strong or fixed dislike - a feeling of repugnance