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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. Thoroughly dried out






2. A gradual almost imperceptible change






3. Lacking self-confidence






4. An odd - unconventional person






5. Idyllically calm and tranquil






6. Moderate in eating and drinking






7. To beset; to surround with problems






8. A severe interrogation or a systematic questioning






9. Abstaining from the enforcement of a right; the act of refraining from acting on a desire or impulse






10. Very poor - lacking resources






11. Too overwhelming to be put into words; indescribable; inexpressible






12. A beginner






13. To strongly desire; to crave






14. Something of small value; petty; trifling






15. Failure to reach an agreement






16. Circular and therefore indirect






17. Relevant - to the point






18. Feelings of sincere and deep regret






19. To require; to order; to direct






20. Flowery in style - very ornate






21. Generous nad forgiving






22. Not open to question






23. A funeral hymn; mournful music






24. Signs/ omens that something important or calamitous is about to occur






25. To avoid; shun; to stay clear of






26. Of great importance






27. Twisted; intricate






28. Cheerfully confident; optimistic






29. A morally unprincipled person






30. Not ordinary or typical






31. Dry humor






32. Treacherous cunning; skillful deceit






33. A person who is a source of wise counsel and prophetic advice






34. State of being various or manifold; a great number






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






36. Ill-tempered; rude; lacking civility






37. Boring and tiresome






38. Sparkling; shining; brilliantly clever






39. Mysterious; having a hidden meaning






40. Producing a deep or full sound






41. An inference






42. Lack of interest or concern






43. Showy; intended to attract notice; pretentious






44. Excessively dramatic or melodramatic; theatrical; overacted






45. Given freely; unearned; unnecessary






46. Praise; applaud






47. Combined action or operation






48. A bitter denunciation






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






50. Shallow; lacking depth