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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. Unselfish concern for others






2. To break into opposing factions






3. A huge appetite; cannot be satisfied; insatiable






4. To avoid by artful maneuvering






5. Completely lacking in something






6. Worn out; wearied.






7. Admirably suited; apt.






8. Unable to pay; out of money (solvent - solvency - soluble - insoluble)






9. The highest point






10. To earnestly caution






11. Utterly perplexed - completely puzzled - totally bewildered






12. Instinctive rather than irrational






13. Intellectual rather than emotional






14. Highly critical; carping






15. To stop; frustrate






16. Causing hard in a subtle or stealthy manner; devious






17. A temporary solution designed to meet an urgent need






18. Humiliating - shameful - disgraceful






19. A general commotion; an uproar






20. Freed from restraint of any kind; liberated






21. Very bold; daring






22. Defiantly aggressive - eager to fight






23. Obstinately resistant to authority or control






24. Lacking restraint; excessive






25. Commonplace






26. To assume financial responsibility






27. Insincere; not straightforward; not candid






28. Very profitable






29. A fantastic scheme; unchecked imagination






30. Of or related to the ear or the sense of hearing






31. Not ordinary or typical






32. A source of harm






33. Uneasy; in a state of embarrassment






34. An imaginative recreation






35. A subtle shade of meaning or feeling - a slight degree of difference






36. A stimulus or encouragement






37. Of doubtful authenticity; false; spurious






38. Not in the proper time period






39. To avoid; shun; to stay clear of






40. Hard to understand - impenetrably dense and obscure






41. Pompous - or pretentious in speech or writing; ostentatiously lofty in side






42. Marked by inactivity OR in a state of quiet repose






43. Everywhere; widespread; prevalent






44. A liar; deceiver






45. Careful; cautious






46. To regard with great respect - to hold in high esteem






47. Out of reach; difficult to catch






48. A vigorous spirit or great enthusiasm






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






50. Sparkling; shining; brilliantly clever