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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. A sudden outburst






2. A sickly - greenish-yellow tone






3. Readily assuming different shapes or characters






4. A generous giving of gifts - philanthropy






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






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






7. Esoteric - interesting to only a few






8. Showing favoritism to friends or family - as in granting positions in jobs or politics






9. Vulgar or indecent language






10. To muse upon






11. A thick or sticky consistency of a liquid






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






13. A mark of distinction - a quality that 'says' prestige






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






15. A quick - witty reply - spirited conversation






16. Covered with green plants - leafy






17. The humorous misuse of a word that sounds very much like the word indended






18. A blissful - painless state - a supreme happiness according to Buddhism when the soul is no longer in need of purification of hatred - deceit - etc.






19. A violent upheaval - an earthquake - a flood






20. To glimpse - to descry - to catch sight of






21. The belief that there are no values or morals in the universe - that existence is senseless or useless






22. A fake medication






23. Someone who enjoys luxurious living






24. Careless - unenthusiastic - done merely as duty






25. To weaken - to sap the strength






26. Corrupt - degenerate - wildly extravagant






27. To repeal - to set aside - to nullify






28. A eulogy or expression of high praise






29. To expose political misconduct






30. To put an end to






31. To rot






32. Calm - indifferent - not easily aroused






33. Occurring during the day - happens every day






34. A street urchin - a slim girl with an impish charm






35. Influence - a forceful blow






36. Origin - source - proof of past ownership






37. Harmful - unwholesome - stinking - putrid






38. Sweetly flowing






39. Cranky - ill tempered - irritable - peevish






40. Protection - patronage






41. To honor - to worship - to respect






42. Whimsical - fanciful - impulsive






43. The act of repeating an offense






44. Lustful - lascivious






45. To compromise - to draw something out in order to gain time






46. Faithless - untrustworthy






47. To make uneasy






48. Careful - cautious - wary






49. Award or honor - high praise






50. A temporary suspension of activity