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SAT Word Power Harder

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. Payment - recompense






2. Whim - an unpredictable action






3. Origin - source - proof of past ownership






4. The combined force of two distinct elements that is more powerful than each alone






5. Preachy - pompous - using wise sayings excessively






6. To command or urge solemnly and earnestly






7. Turmoil






8. Not capable of being appeased or mollified






9. Common - vulgar - low class






10. To punish - chastise - criticize severely






11. Disgraceful and dishonorable






12. A dominant or recurring theme






13. Animals






14. To deny - to speak or act against






15. To make a long - formal speech - to sum up a speech






16. The belief in the superiority of one's race or ethnic group






17. Nearsightedness - lacking foresight






18. Surface discoloration caused by age and oxidation - a superficial covering or exterior






19. To run at a steady - easy pace






20. A massive - unstoppable object






21. An excellent model - a typical example






22. Sullen - gloomy - depressed






23. To behave






24. To whip - or to punish as if by whipping






25. To put an end to






26. Sweetly flowing






27. Scheming activity for an evil purpose






28. A sudden outburst






29. The point at which an orbiting object is farthest from what is being orbited - or the apex of something






30. To stir up - to incite






31. To weaken - to sap the strength






32. A violent upheaval - an earthquake - a flood






33. Calm - indifferent - not easily aroused






34. Scholarly - deeply learned - well read






35. Heading - title - category






36. To prey upon - to plunder with violence if necessary






37. A gentle breeze






38. Covered with green plants - leafy






39. A sickly - greenish-yellow tone






40. Lacking responsibility - ineffective






41. Subsidiary - subordinate






42. A secret group of conspirators - a clique






43. An embankment designed to prevent a river from flooding






44. To rip up by the roots - to abolish - to annihilate






45. Division into two often contradictory parts






46. A distinctive word or behavior that typifies a group - a slogan






47. To dry out






48. Relating to dress or fashion






49. Esoteric - interesting to only a few






50. An illegal act especially by a public official