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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. Understood by only a few






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






3. (adj.) invigorating; (v.) to prepare






4. To increase or enlarge






5. Disrespectful - gently or humorously mocking






6. New - original






7. Glowing - bright - emitting light






8. A shortage






9. Extremely bad - flagrant






10. A messenger or representative - an agent






11. Delicacy of workmanship - subtlety - skillful maneuvering






12. To raise high - to glorify






13. Seriousness






14. Loyal - faithful






15. Excessively sweet






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






17. To soothe - to appease with concessions






18. A short pleasure trip






19. Of no matter or consequence - not important






20. Indifferent - a lack of energy - spiritless






21. 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






22. To lie inactive - to stay in one place






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






24. Unceasing - never-ending - flowing without interruption






25. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






26. Winding - twisting - full of curves






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






28. Skillful






29. Concise - clearly expressed with a few words






30. Dull - unimaginative - lacking excitement






31. To support - or be in favor of






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






33. A secret meeting of lovers






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






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






36. An initial venture - to raid in search of plunder






37. Something used as a defense - a strong protection






38. Concise - brief - free of extra words






39. A strong like for something - a predilection






40. To cover - to enclose with a dark cover






41. Greatly demanding - requiring close attention






42. As though asleep - not actively growing






43. Abundance - excessive amount






44. Extremely wretched - bottomless






45. A trick or deceptive scheme






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






47. Raw material for a given end






48. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






49. To describe or picture in words - to detail






50. Unselfish concern with the welfare of others