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






2. Treacherous - traitorous - deceitful






3. A preference for something; an inclination






4. A veiled reference






5. Lacking self-confidence






6. Abrupt in manner or speech: discourteously blunt






7. Unrestrained: unchecked






8. Adherence to the truth; truthfulness






9. To force or act by using pressure






10. A teacher; a guide; an advisor






11. A group or association of three leaders






12. Disbelieving - skeptical






13. Easily noticed






14. A person who receives benefits






15. Denounce or strongly criticize






16. Framework or model of thought






17. Deliberately deceptive in behavior or speech






18. Detached; reserved






19. To soothe or calm; to appease






20. Felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another






21. A beginner






22. To break into opposing factions






23. To put down by exposing false claims






24. A vigorous spirit or great enthusiasm






25. Indisputable; beyond doubt






26. Faultless; perfect






27. A mixture; combination of different elements






28. Secretive; not aboveboard; covert






29. Very brief; short lived






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






31. To give a false impression






32. To stop; frustrate






33. Happening or moving extremely slowly






34. Insincere; not straightforward; not candid






35. Great vigor and energy - dash






36. Showing haughty disdain or arrogant superiority






37. Peevish - irritable






38. Excessive desire for wealth






39. Having a natural fragrance






40. Great in depth of feeling - intellect or meaning






41. Independent






42. W/o previous example - never known before






43. A stimulus or encouragement






44. Flexible; easily shaped especially by outside influence/ force






45. Sensational - shocking - or ghastly






46. To repel or drive back; to reject






47. A champion of a cause






48. Disposed to seek revenge; revengeful; spiteful.






49. Practical. sensible






50. To avoid; shun; to stay clear of