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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 arouse suddenly - to stimulate - spur to action






2. Stern in manner or appearance - strict in morals






3. An official pardon for a group of people who violate a law






4. Emotionally moving






5. Clearly stated - precisely shown






6. Abundant - lavish






7. To transport - to conduct - to communicate






8. The principal front of a building - a false appearance






9. Conversational - used in informal speech






10. Marked by abundant production or offspring






11. Limited in outlook - narrow in ideas






12. A denunciation - a biting speech






13. Clown or fool






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






15. Not disputable - not open to question






16. As though asleep - not actively growing






17. Ill will - active dislike






18. To place side by side






19. To make worse or more severe






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






21. Excessive pride - arrogance - exaggerated self-confidence






22. A state of being faithful - loyal






23. To lie inactive - to stay in one place






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






25. Shameful wickedness - evil - depravity






26. Disrespectful - gently or humorously mocking






27. Useless - hopeless - without effect






28. Moral corruption






29. To bungle - to foul up






30. Native - produced or living in a particular area






31. Pleasant to the taste - agreeable in feeling






32. To step down from a position of power






33. Something used as a defense - a strong protection






34. Immoral - lewd - deliberate maliciousness - having no regard for others






35. A refreshing drink - something that invigorates






36. A shortage






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






38. Habitual moderation - the avoidance of excess






39. An ability to recover from - or adjust easily






40. Wise - showing judgment - cautious






41. Cowardly






42. Abundance - excessive amount






43. A messenger or representative - an agent






44. Stationary - not changing or moving






45. Concise - clearly expressed with a few words






46. To criticize or reprimand sharply






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






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






49. Fearless - having fortitude and endurance






50. To swarm - to be inundated - to become full to overflowing