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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. Arrogantly assertive - positive about unproven ideas






2. To put an end to - to squelch - to calm






3. Stationary - not changing or moving






4. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






5. Emotionally moving






6. To cover - to enclose with a dark cover






7. Disrespectful - gently or humorously mocking






8. Minimal - hardly sufficient






9. The act of blaming or condemning






10. An immense indefinite number - multitude






11. The full range of something






12. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






13. Noble in spirit - generous - giving






14. False idea - mistaken belief - an implausible argument






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






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






17. Conversational - used in informal speech






18. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






19. Unoriginal - overused - cliched - commonplace






20. To arouse suddenly - to stimulate - spur to action






21. Workable - capable of living and growing - able to succeed






22. Careful - cautious






23. Extravagantly ornate - flamboyant - characterized by bold ornamentation






24. Biting in humor






25. To lie inactive - to stay in one place






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






27. To blot out leaving no traces - to destroy






28. To support - or be in favor of






29. Concise - clearly expressed with a few words






30. Clearly stated - precisely shown






31. A place of meeting or joining - a linkup






32. Native - produced or living in a particular area






33. A hiding place - something hidden in a secret place






34. Beginning to be - in an early stage






35. An interval of rest - a temporary delay






36. Wordy






37. Useless - hopeless - without effect






38. To give up something as a penalty for some error or crime






39. Delicacy of workmanship - subtlety - skillful maneuvering






40. An emotional purification - an emotional release






41. To place side by side






42. Strong or fixed dislike - a feeling of repugnance






43. Abundant - lavish






44. As though asleep - not actively growing






45. Clear - easily understood






46. Disdainful - scornfully mocking






47. Believable






48. To wander aimlessly






49. An exclusive group






50. Boringly scholarly - academic in mode