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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 society in which distinct groups function together - but retain their identities






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






3. Influence - a forceful blow






4. To settle in snugly - to hide in a secure place






5. To suggest partly - to give a hint of things to come - to foreshadow vaguely






6. Evil - unjust






7. Widespread - abounding - occurring frequently






8. A remedy that cures everything






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






10. A temporary suspension of activity






11. Vigor - distinctive - elegant style






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






13. Does not allow something to pass through - impenetrable






14. A system of natural healing






15. To expose political misconduct






16. A pouring of a liquid for a religious ceremony - a drink






17. A re-establishment of good relations






18. A process of transformation that is seemingly magical






19. A generous giving of gifts - philanthropy






20. To put to flight - to scatter - to cause a huge defeat






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






22. Able to walk or move about






23. An excellent model - a typical example






24. Personal clothing - accessories - or equipment






25. A secret meeting - a tryst - or something assigned






26. A moment - a short period of time






27. Corrosive - biting - bitterly scathing






28. Formidable - fearsome - deserving of respect






29. Preachy - pompous - using wise sayings excessively






30. Native - belonging to a specific region






31. A smugly insensitive and ignorant person who has no knowledge of intellectual or artistic subjects






32. A sudden outburst






33. An embankment designed to prevent a river from flooding






34. A fake medication






35. Instability caused by an erosion of values or lack of purpose






36. Fawning - subservient - servile






37. A violent upheaval - an earthquake - a flood






38. To command or urge solemnly and earnestly






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






40. A weariness - listlessness - a state of lethargy






41. Otherworldly - magical - 'touched'






42. To behave






43. The period between two successive governments - a pause in a continuing series






44. Slander - deliberate false statements






45. A privilege or perk that goes along with a job






46. A transition from the illustrious to the commonplace - overdone pathos - triteness






47. Gray or white with age - ancient - stale






48. Dishonest - deceitful






49. Lofty praise - eulogistic writing






50. Nearness in place or time - kinship