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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. Wordy language - an indirect - roundabout expression






2. Otherworldly - magical - 'touched'






3. Stubborn






4. To deviate from the truth






5. A philosophy that says things are determined in ways that are out of human hands






6. Truthful - honest






7. Whimsical - fanciful - impulsive






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






9. Scholarly - deeply learned - well read






10. Influence - a forceful blow






11. A large - disastrous fire






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






13. Cheerful readiness - liveliness or eagerness






14. To run at a steady - easy pace






15. In title only






16. Whim - an unpredictable action






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






18. A form of logic in which major and minor premises are made and a conclusion drawn - a process of deduction






19. A small group that rules a country after a coup d'etat






20. Having foresight






21. A violent upheaval - an earthquake - a flood






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






23. Extraordinary composure in the face of danger






24. One who adheres strictly to rules






25. To cause to be preoccupied - to influence - positively - in advance






26. A fake medication






27. Hardworking - busy - diligent






28. To break up - to squander - to indulge excessively in sensual pleasure






29. Emotionally unpredictable - give to rapid changes in mood






30. A file of documents - letters and records






31. Fawning - subservient - servile






32. Stingy - small in a mean way






33. Highly significant - overflowing - rich in significance






34. A procession - a group of attendants






35. A massive - unstoppable object






36. Environment - surroundings






37. Burden - blame - obligation






38. A disaster or violent breakdown






39. An expedition - wandering






40. Pushy - conceited - noisily self-assertive






41. To ponder over - to mediate - to think






42. An illegal act especially by a public official






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






44. Vulgar or indecent language






45. To stir up - to incite






46. A beginner - a novice






47. To take off (usually clothing) as a sign of greeting






48. An omen - a sign of something coming - a foreshadowing






49. Generous






50. Moving from place to place