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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. Hard to understand - impenetrably dense and obscure






2. To put down with comtemptuous jeering






3. Worldly; sophisticated; open-minded and aware of the big picture






4. A scarcity or shortage






5. Something of small value; petty; trifling






6. To obtain or get by care - effort - or the use of special means






7. Idyllically calm and tranquil






8. Awkwardly; clumsy - not graceful






9. Someone who attacks cherished ideas and institutions






10. Excessively sentimental






11. A source of harm






12. Skillful






13. Practical. sensible






14. Casual indifference






15. Lacking restraint; excessive






16. Feeling of distress caused by failure - distress - or embarrassment






17. Calmness; composure






18. To give a definite form to an idea or plan






19. Generous nad forgiving






20. A mixture; combination of different elements






21. Mobile; not sedentary






22. Misconduct/wrongdoing - especially by a public official






23. To inform or instruct to remove ignorance






24. Insincere; not straightforward; not candid






25. Gradual - often unconscious - process of assimilation






26. A liar; deceiver






27. Easily noticed






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






29. To reject; disreagard






30. To babble incessantly






31. Agreeable; friendly






32. Provokes controversy






33. Sharing an edge or boundary - or touching






34. Showing haughty disdain or arrogant superiority






35. Highly detailed






36. Deliberately deceptive in behavior or speech






37. An irresistible force






38. Minor - everyday details






39. Foul smelling






40. Belittle;slight






41. Very profitable






42. A champion of a cause






43. A pretentious or inauthentic way of behaving; pretending to be something; not typical behavior (affected - unaffected)






44. Showing great determination






45. Not open to question






46. Circular and therefore indirect






47. Enforced economy






48. Highly injurious - destructive - deadly






49. A severe interrogation or a systematic questioning






50. Lacking self-confidence