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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. Not disputable - not open to question






2. Scarcity - smallness in number or amount






3. Strong or fixed dislike - a feeling of repugnance






4. A rule or principle to guide conduct






5. Determination - a state of being convinced






6. To study - to read over leisurely






7. Unceasing - never-ending - flowing without interruption






8. To repeal - cancel - render void






9. To support - or be in favor of






10. A puzzle - a baffling situation - something obscure






11. To dismiss to a less prominent position - to banish






12. Very poor - totally lacking






13. Standard for judging (plural: criteria)






14. Non-conventional - a little kooky






15. To snub - to refuse in a blunt or rude way






16. Reverence - respect - an expression of high regard






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






18. Extravagantly ornate - flamboyant - characterized by bold ornamentation






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






20. One who suffers for a cause - a person who sacrifices for a principle






21. To praise - to applaud - to extol






22. An outcast






23. Extravagant - exceeding what is usual






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






25. Greatly demanding - requiring close attention






26. Suave - sophisticated - polished






27. Boringly scholarly - academic in mode






28. A shortage






29. Cunning duplicity - purposeful deceit






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






31. To cover - to enclose with a dark cover






32. Charming - sweetly engaging






33. A short pleasure trip






34. Useless - hopeless - without effect






35. An opening move - a preliminary offer






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






37. Pleasantly old-fashioned - picturesque






38. To remove from consideration






39. Moral corruption






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






41. Abundant - lavish






42. Easily taught - submissive






43. Clown or fool






44. Yearning - sad longing - a gentle desire






45. (adj.) wordy - not concentrated; (v.) to spread widely






46. Fearless - having fortitude and endurance






47. Abundance - excessive amount






48. The highest point






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






50. Workable - capable of living and growing - able to succeed