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SAT Word Power

Subjects : sat, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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 step down from a position of power






2. To decline - to recede






3. Explosive - tends to burn quickly






4. Careless - too relaxed






5. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






6. Of no matter or consequence - not important






7. To add to - to exaggerate - garnish - ornament






8. Able to get along well






9. To cause to stand motionless with awe or other intense emotion






10. Tasteless - dull






11. To envy another's possessions - to concede reluctantly






12. The most perfect example of






13. Loud - harsh - grating






14. A good or bad emanation of force from someone or something - in Hinduism and Buddhism the force created by someone's actions to perpetuate reincarnation






15. Brief - without much attention to detail






16. Very poor - totally lacking






17. To hurt or rile the feelings of someone - irritate






18. A person who serves only for money - motivated by greed






19. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






20. Careful - cautious






21. Noisy commotion - uproar






22. (adj.) wordy - not concentrated; (v.) to spread widely






23. A group - or part of a large group - united on an issue






24. To compete - to contest






25. To raise high - to glorify






26. Happening by chance - lucky or fortunate






27. Easily taught - submissive






28. An opening move - a preliminary offer






29. Instructive - intended to educate






30. Refined - polite - aristocratic






31. Something handed down from the past - a bequest






32. Glowing - bright - emitting light






33. Ill will - active dislike






34. Extravagant - exceeding what is usual






35. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






36. To arouse suddenly - to stimulate - spur to action






37. Constant - lasting a long time






38. Noble in spirit - generous - giving






39. To increase or enlarge






40. Sluggish - laziness - indolence






41. Boring - tiresome






42. Strong and healthy - vigorous






43. Excessive pride - arrogance - exaggerated self-confidence






44. To lie inactive - to stay in one place






45. Moral corruption






46. To gather and store away - to acquire by effort






47. Charming - sweetly engaging






48. Skillful






49. Suave - sophisticated - polished






50. To deceive - to trick