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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. An evil reputation borne of a criminal act - a reputation for evil deeds






2. To sparkle - to gleam - to be animated or brilliant






3. An object associated with a saint - something that remains from the past






4. Excessively sweet






5. To raise high - to glorify






6. Commanding - lordly - arrogant






7. Any belief that is strongly opposed to established beliefs - or practice






8. An emotional purification - an emotional release






9. Careful - cautious






10. Happily - lighthearted - joyful






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






12. An external appearance






13. A secret meeting of lovers






14. Emotionally moving






15. Self-involved - selfish






16. Good will towards all people - love of mankind - act of generosity






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






18. Suave - sophisticated - polished






19. To turn pale






20. Sluggish - laziness - indolence






21. A long and angry speech






22. Gradual or subtle absorption - an unconscious process of absorption






23. To deceive - to trick






24. To put an end to - to squelch - to calm






25. Flimsy - extremely thin - having little substance - lacking stability






26. To place side by side






27. To pretend - give a false impression - to invent falsely






28. To cancel - to repeal






29. Lively - spirited






30. Glowing - bright - emitting light






31. To give up something as a penalty for some error or crime






32. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






33. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






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






35. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






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






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






38. Determination - a state of being convinced






39. Primitive - rural - lacking city comforts






40. About to occur - hanging threateningly over one's head






41. To study - to read over leisurely






42. Difficult to see through - unclear - dark






43. The highest point






44. An immense indefinite number - multitude






45. The most perfect example of






46. A government in which the power is in the hands of only a few






47. Disposition towards mercy - mildness






48. Excessive pride - arrogance - exaggerated self-confidence






49. To erase - to rub away the features - to obscure






50. An exclusive group