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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. Something that is enormous - or monstrous in size and power






3. Faithless - untrustworthy






4. Vanishing - happening for the briefest moment






5. Advancing a point of view - biased






6. Urgent - demands prompt action






7. Exceptional skill or strength - military valor






8. Empty - lacking intelligence






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






10. To give off - to conceal






11. A stroke resulting from loss of blood to the brain - becoming so angry as to be on the verge of exploding






12. Habitual - deeply rooted or established






13. A disaster or violent breakdown






14. A procession - a group of attendants






15. A file of documents - letters and records






16. Nearness in place or time - kinship






17. Without money - penniless






18. Lack of comforts - poverty - a state of being deprived






19. A drunken reveler or orgy






20. Gray or white with age - ancient - stale






21. Wordy language - an indirect - roundabout expression






22. Bitingly sarcastic - incisive - caustic in manner






23. A wealthy - influential person






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






25. To divide into election districts to gain political advantage






26. A language used by a particular population that differs from standard speech






27. Forest-like - wooded






28. To expose political misconduct






29. Dishonest - deceitful






30. Cheerful readiness - liveliness or eagerness






31. Otherworldly - magical - 'touched'






32. Sneaky - secret






33. Stingy - small in a mean way






34. Arrogant - overbearing - condescending






35. A remedy that cures everything






36. Full-figured - plump






37. A difficult and confused situation - a complicated disagreement






38. To run counter to - to show something as false






39. Meticulously attentive to detail - exacting






40. A temporary encampment






41. A judge - one who decides






42. Lofty praise - eulogistic writing






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






44. The act of repeating an offense






45. Personal clothing - accessories - or equipment






46. Restrained - reluctant - uncommunicative






47. A sudden outburst






48. Environment - surroundings






49. Moving from place to place






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