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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 praise - to applaud - to extol






2. To make worse or more severe






3. To cover - to enclose with a dark cover






4. To increase or enlarge






5. Program - things to be done






6. Exposure to danger - peril






7. Scarcity - smallness in number or amount






8. Difficult to see through - unclear - dark






9. A subtle distinction - a slight difference in definition






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






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






12. To bungle - to foul up






13. Strong or fixed dislike - a feeling of repugnance






14. A blessing - a good wish






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






16. Constant - lasting a long time






17. A principle - doctrine or belief held as so by a group






18. To compete - to contest






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






20. Non-conventional - a little kooky






21. Unceasing - never-ending - flowing without interruption






22. Easily deceived






23. Careful - cautious






24. Commanding - lordly - arrogant






25. To prevent from being accomplished - to frustrate - to hinder






26. A powerful argument to defend a thesis






27. The study of God or religion






28. Careless - too relaxed






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






30. To erase - to strike out






31. To make impossible - to shut out - to bar






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






33. Fearless - having fortitude and endurance






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






35. To hurt or rile the feelings of someone - irritate






36. Concise - brief - free of extra words






37. Showy - self-important - make unjustifiable claims to excellence






38. To repeal - cancel - render void






39. A tiny or insignificant amount - meager - scant






40. Understood by only a few






41. Of no matter or consequence - not important






42. Difficult to do - laborious






43. Disposition towards mercy - mildness






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






45. To make clear






46. Unfeeling and insensitive






47. Truthfulness - great honesty - frankness






48. A long and angry speech






49. Careless - remiss






50. Unoriginal - overused - cliched - commonplace