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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. Uncertain - temporary not fully worked out






2. Mutual - interchangeable - shared






3. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






4. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






5. Biting in humor






6. An opera singer - prima donna - a temperamental - conceited person






7. Poverty stricken - needy






8. The principal front of a building - a false appearance






9. A young bird learning to fly - a beginner - a novice






10. An emotional purification - an emotional release






11. A person who takes advantage of opportunity with no regard for principle






12. An external appearance






13. Very poor - totally lacking






14. Reverent - devout - dutiful - may at times be marked by hypocrisy






15. Ill will - active dislike






16. Understood by only a few






17. Connection between different groups - a close bond - an illicit sexual relationship






18. To support - or be in favor of






19. The most perfect example of






20. To raise high - to glorify






21. Self-involved - selfish






22. To imitate - to strive to equal






23. Unceasing - never-ending - flowing without interruption






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






25. Suave - sophisticated - polished






26. False idea - mistaken belief - an implausible argument






27. Arrogantly assertive - positive about unproven ideas






28. Careful - thought through






29. Wordy






30. Dull - unimaginative - lacking excitement






31. To open up a subject for discussion






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






33. Standard for judging (plural: criteria)






34. A denunciation - a biting speech






35. Unoriginal - overused - cliched - commonplace






36. An official pardon for a group of people who violate a law






37. Happening by chance - lucky or fortunate






38. To brag publicly - to praise highly






39. To give notice of - to hail or greet






40. Able to get along well






41. To decline - to recede






42. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






43. To comply passively - to give in






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






45. Something that is unchangeable - permanent






46. An immense indefinite number - multitude






47. Commonplace - trite - unoriginal






48. Native - produced or living in a particular area






49. Sluggish - laziness - indolence






50. Abundant - lavish