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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. Clumsy - awkward - incompetent






2. To pretend - give a false impression - to invent falsely






3. Dull - unimaginative - lacking excitement






4. Minimal - hardly sufficient






5. Insignificant - unimportant






6. To gently criticize






7. Concise - brief - free of extra words






8. A denunciation - a biting speech






9. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






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






11. Abundance - excessive amount






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






13. Unimportant - insignificant






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






15. To show excessive affection - to be overly flattering in return for favor






16. Emotionally moving






17. Extravagantly ornate - flamboyant - characterized by bold ornamentation






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






19. Keenly perceptive - shrewd






20. Intense - forceful - marked by strong feeling






21. False idea - mistaken belief - an implausible argument






22. Indifferent - a lack of energy - spiritless






23. To praise - to applaud - to extol






24. To mourn - to express regret






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






26. Wise - showing judgment - cautious






27. One who suffers for a cause - a person who sacrifices for a principle






28. To beg persistently - to degrade oneself






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






30. Noble in spirit - generous - giving






31. Respect - courtesy






32. Freely given - unnecessary - uncalled for - unwarranted






33. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






34. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






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






36. Beginning to be - in an early stage






37. Drawn from many sources






38. Shameful wickedness - evil - depravity






39. Clear - easily understood






40. Believable






41. Connection between different groups - a close bond - an illicit sexual relationship






42. A shortage






43. To grow strong - to grow abundantly - to thrive or prosper - to make broad and sweeping gestures






44. An opening move - a preliminary offer






45. A tiny or insignificant amount - meager - scant






46. Habitual moderation - the avoidance of excess






47. The remains of something that no longer exists






48. To move to a new country - to move to a new place






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






50. Explosive - tends to burn quickly