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SAT and ACT Common Words

Subjects : sat, act, 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. To delay unnecessarily






2. Diplomatic - polite






3. Shorten -abridge






4. Misfortune






5. To criticize harshly






6. High praise






7. Follow an example






8. Harmful






9. Instinctive - untaught






10. To end an activity






11. Persistent - resolute






12. Tiring - weakening






13. Displaying wealth






14. Fearless - adventurous






15. Agreement after a quarrel






16. Trust among friends






17. Outstanding






18. Short account of event






19. Theory requiring proof






20. Honesty - decency






21. Joining of parts






22. Follower of customs






23. Friendly - helpful






24. Short-lived - as an image






25. Opponent






26. Controlled - restricted






27. Phony - false






28. Run-of-the-mill






29. Long life






30. Quick to recover






31. Wealthy






32. Lucky






33. Wealth - success






34. Profound respect






35. Improve - augment






36. Sharing of feelings






37. Act of refraing from






38. Temporary - fleeting






39. Out-of-date






40. Unable to work together






41. To work together






42. Dishonor - disgrace






43. Momentary - fleeting






44. Rash - impulsive






45. Wise - careful - cautious






46. Meek






47. Guilt diminishing






48. Ordinary - common






49. Able to see the future






50. Extremely dry