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SAT Vocab - 2

Subjects : sat, 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. Harmful - injurious to physical - mental - or moral health






2. Disparaging - belittling - insulting






3. A group or association of three leaders






4. A mixture; combination of different elements






5. Critical point that marks a change in course or turning event






6. Showing great determination






7. Flowery in style - very ornate






8. Dying - on the way out - approaching that






9. Idyllically calm and tranquil






10. Treating serious manners with light-hearted humor or lack of respect






11. Sharp; clear; clever; keen; perceptive; discriminating; astute






12. Of great importance






13. To increase rapidly






14. Many - numerous






15. A beginner






16. Calmness; composure






17. Misconduct/wrongdoing - especially by a public official






18. To appease - conciliate - or regain the good will of






19. Settled and therefore accustomed to sitting or doing little exercise






20. Not in the proper time period






21. An interruption in time or continuity; a break






22. To make a situation worse






23. Of secondary importance; not central;on the perimeter






24. To crush as if by trampling; squash






25. Ill-tempered; rude; lacking civility






26. Not in harmony - incompatible - at variance with - as in a discordant detail that doesn't fit a pattern






27. Something of small value; petty; trifling






28. Deliberately deceptive in behavior or speech






29. A source of harm






30. A scarcity or shortage






31. Awkwardly; clumsy - not graceful






32. Exercising moderation






33. Very depressed






34. Treacherous cunning; skillful deceit






35. A remark that is hurtful or burning






36. Having the ring of truth or plausibility but actually false.






37. Gradual - often unconscious - process of assimilation






38. Showing nervousness or fear






39. The act of making good or compensating for a loss - damage - or injury






40. A deviation from the norm






41. A person who excels in telling anecdotes






42. Excluding fragrance - full of a specified smell; suggestive of; reminiscent






43. Extremely wicked; vile






44. To deprive of some privilege - especially the right to vote






45. An intruder: a gate-crasher






46. Highly critical; carping






47. A person who behaves in a servile manner; a toady






48. W/o previous example - never known before






49. A sudden realization or insightful moment






50. Excessively sentimental