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PCAT Vocab2

Subjects : pcat, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. (of a sound) - sweet and soothing






2. Represent as little worth; scorn






3. Comfort; consolation times of distress






4. Churlish - vulgar and rude






5. Hard to control/deal with






6. Denying one's self pleasure






7. Extreme greed for wealth






8. Contemptuous ridicule/mockery






9. Calm; unhurried






10. Gather things together






11. Offering nothing challenging






12. Member of a band






13. Massive relentless force






14. Generous/munificent/forgive






15. Act angrily or defensively






16. Where stone is extracted; hunted prey






17. Pretentious/showy; to impress






18. Evoke keen sense of sadness/regret






19. Irritated - angry.






20. A public expression of approval






21. Recklessly daring






22. Amateur; dabbler; no real skill






23. Impatient/bad-tempered






24. Obstinately uncooperative






25. Show great care and perseverance






26. Clandestine (secret); stealthy






27. Having power; convincing






28. Unearthly; too light; diaphanous






29. Mythical beast; unreal.






30. Have no serious purpose/value






31. Of or relating to the belief that the existence of any ultimate reality (ie God) is unknown and probably unknowable.






32. Schemer/fisherman






33. Talkative






34. Forceful/bitter verbal attack






35. Express disapproval in action






36. Not reveal thoughts/feelings easily






37. Strict in manner; extremely simple






38. Replace






39. Sexual perversion characterized by pleasure in being subjected to pain or humiliation.






40. Group of entertainers who tour






41. Envy the possession/enjoyment of






42. Reject with disdain






43. Violent uprising against authority






44. (Of weather) pleasantly warm






45. Fitting/practical (improper?)






46. Break/interlude






47. Boxer






48. A huge powerful animal; something monstrous in size or power.






49. Expert judge in matter of taste






50. Pretending shyness or modesty