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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. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






2. A parody - an imitation that makes crude fun of something






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






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






5. To blot out leaving no traces - to destroy






6. An ability to recover from - or adjust easily






7. Careless - remiss






8. An immense indefinite number - multitude






9. A denunciation - a biting speech






10. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






11. To forgive or free from blame






12. Extremely poisonous - malignant - full of hate






13. Constant - lasting a long time






14. To speak in praise of someone - to pay written or spoken tribute






15. To eject - to banish - to expel






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






17. Tasteless - dull






18. Primitive - rural - lacking city comforts






19. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






20. A long and angry speech






21. To deduct - to disregard






22. To lie inactive - to stay in one place






23. Determination - a state of being convinced






24. Loud - harsh - grating






25. To show excessive affection - to be overly flattering in return for favor






26. A state of being faithful - loyal






27. To keep from free activity or expression - to restrain or even forbid






28. An exclusive group






29. A specialized vocabulary of a group - an obscure language






30. Unoriginal - overused - cliched - commonplace






31. Indifferent - a lack of energy - spiritless






32. To be indecisive or inconstant - to fluctuate in opinion






33. A long difficult journey marked by changes in fortune






34. Extravagant - exceeding what is usual






35. False idea - mistaken belief - an implausible argument






36. Habitual moderation - the avoidance of excess






37. Pleasantly old-fashioned - picturesque






38. To weaken the support of - to injure in a slow or sneaky way






39. To soothe - to appease with concessions






40. Extremely bad - flagrant






41. Cowardly






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






43. Excessive pride - arrogance - exaggerated self-confidence






44. Present but not visible or apparent - dormant - potential






45. To move to a new country - to move to a new place






46. A place of meeting or joining - a linkup






47. Clear - easily understood






48. Biting in humor






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






50. Keenly perceptive - shrewd