Test your basic knowledge |

SAT - TOEFL High Frequency Words

Subjects : sat, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. Harmless; causing no damage






2. Daring; bold






3. Easily deceived






4. Clear; easily understood






5. A figure of speech comparing two different things; a symbol






6. Sophisticated; refined; elegant






7. Lacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought or expression






8. Abnormal or deviant






9. Overwhelm; flood; submerge






10. Self-important or pompous writing or speech






11. Lament with music






12. Insignificant; unimportant






13. Improvised; done without preparation






14. To state as a fact; to confirm or support






15. To praise highly






16. Promoting health or well-being






17. Waver; fluctuate






18. One who hates all other humans






19. Existing everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered; widespread






20. Revere






21. Lofty or grand






22. To reject the validity of






23. A new word - expression - or usage; the creation or use of new words or senses






24. Impartial and honest in speech






25. Cowardly






26. The quality of being generously noble in mind and heart - esp. in forgiving






27. Characteristic of or often found in a particular locality - region - or people






28. To clear of blame






29. An exaggerated statement - often used as a figure of speech






30. Showing off learning; bookish






31. Projection; superfluous






32. The art or study of effective use of language for communication and persuasion






33. Excessive showiness






34. Quick - keen - or accurate knowledge or insight






35. Person celebrated for wisdom






36. Mild expression in place of an unpleasant one






37. Fragment; generally of pottery






38. Calm and peaceful






39. Argumentative; quarrelsome; causing controversy or disagreement






40. Absence of governing body; state of disorder






41. A natural predisposition or inclination






42. Truthful






43. To loudly attack or denounce






44. Deviation from the normal order - form - or rule; abnormality






45. Excessive praise; intense adoration






46. Very cautious






47. Penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through






48. Characterized by bitter - long-lasting resentment






49. Temporary - lasting a brief time






50. Turmoil; bewildering jumble