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






2. A large - disastrous fire






3. A dabbler - someone with a superficial knowledge (usually of the arts)






4. Damning - extremely critical - disgraceful






5. Meticulously attentive to detail - exacting






6. Boastful - pompous






7. Hot-tempered - cranky






8. Talkative






9. Whim - an unpredictable action






10. To stain or soil (commonly as to reputation)






11. To rot






12. Stubborn






13. Argumentative over a point - quarrelsome






14. A thick or sticky consistency of a liquid






15. Formidable - fearsome - deserving of respect






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






17. To impede - restrain - hamper






18. False - spurious - of doubtful origin






19. A poisonous swamp vapor - a harmful influence or atmosphere






20. Pushy - conceited - noisily self-assertive






21. A creative work - musical composition






22. Ill-tempered - cranky - angry






23. Voluntarily refraining from eating certain foods or drink - or from doing something pleasant but not good for you






24. Coming into existence - being born






25. A process of transformation that is seemingly magical






26. Fearful - easily frightened






27. A judge - one who decides






28. To deny - to speak or act against






29. To confuse - deceive






30. To wish for with envy






31. An apparition - phantom






32. Remorse - feeling uneasy after have done something






33. Comic - sometimes crude - informal verse






34. Exceptional skill or strength - military valor






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






36. To find not guilty - to conduct oneself






37. To punish - chastise - criticize severely






38. Scholarly - deeply learned - well read






39. The act of repeating an offense






40. Animals






41. Environment - surroundings






42. Uncompromising - stubborn






43. Pungent - charmingly provocative






44. To command or urge solemnly and earnestly






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






46. Unwavering - robust - sturdily built






47. Personal clothing - accessories - or equipment






48. Stingy






49. Winding - having many curves






50. To invest with authority - to brace