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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 blot out leaving no traces - to destroy






2. A blessing - a good wish






3. To stare at in a disrespectful way






4. Self-involved - selfish






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






6. To lie inactive - to stay in one place






7. Fearless - having fortitude and endurance






8. Pleasantly old-fashioned - picturesque






9. A puzzle - a baffling situation - something obscure






10. Mutual - interchangeable - shared






11. Strong and healthy - vigorous






12. Difficult to do - laborious






13. The remains of something that no longer exists






14. To comply passively - to give in






15. Skillful






16. To support with evidence






17. Unoriginal - overused - cliched - commonplace






18. To make evident by showing






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






20. Easily taught - submissive






21. Emotionally moving






22. Concise - clearly expressed with a few words






23. Disrespectful - gently or humorously mocking






24. Lively - spirited






25. To refill - to supply once more






26. To brag publicly - to praise highly






27. Extremely wretched - bottomless






28. Strong or fixed dislike - a feeling of repugnance






29. Gloomy - bad tempered - a sullen disposition






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






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






32. Wordy






33. A break or interruption from work or any other established routine






34. Deserving of blame






35. Loud - harsh - grating






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






37. Lukewarm - unenthusiastic - halfhearted






38. An exclusive group






39. Tasteless - dull






40. The study of God or religion






41. Boisterous - harsh sounding - noisy and disorderly






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






43. Respect - courtesy






44. Instructive - intended to educate






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






46. To forgive or free from blame






47. To grow strong - to grow abundantly - to thrive or prosper - to make broad and sweeping gestures






48. To spread or seep through - to penetrate - to pervade






49. Delicacy of workmanship - subtlety - skillful maneuvering






50. Reverence - respect - an expression of high regard