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






2. A powerful argument to defend a thesis






3. Secret - done by stealth - sly






4. The remains of something that no longer exists






5. Loud - harsh - grating






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






7. Wordy






8. Extremely bad - flagrant






9. To gently criticize






10. Intense - forceful - marked by strong feeling






11. To decline - to recede






12. Lively - spirited






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






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






15. To make clear






16. An outcast






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






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






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






20. To erase - to strike out






21. Noble in spirit - generous - giving






22. Dull - unimaginative - lacking excitement






23. Difficult to see through - unclear - dark






24. A hiding place - something hidden in a secret place






25. A state of being faithful - loyal






26. A powerful rival - a usually unconquerable opponent






27. Lacking power - helpless - unable to perform sexual intercourse






28. Without a permanent home - constantly wandering






29. Hateful - evil - vile






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






31. Similar - of the same kind - uniform in nature






32. Making sense - organized and logical






33. To repeal - cancel - render void






34. Freely given - unnecessary - uncalled for - unwarranted






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






36. Careless - remiss






37. Unclear - vague partially hidden - hard to understand






38. To cancel - to repeal






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






40. Uncertain - temporary not fully worked out






41. To make faster or easier - to carry our promptly






42. Abundance - excessive amount






43. Constant - lasting a long time






44. Charming - sweetly engaging






45. To lessen in value - to belittle






46. Insignificant - unimportant






47. An external appearance






48. The most perfect example of






49. Unselfish concern with the welfare of others






50. A rule or principle to guide conduct