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SAT Word Power Harder

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 tolerate - to put up with something






2. A stroke resulting from loss of blood to the brain - becoming so angry as to be on the verge of exploding






3. The point at which an orbiting object is farthest from what is being orbited - or the apex of something






4. An excellent model - a typical example






5. False - spurious - of doubtful origin






6. Abandonment of a loyalty or religion






7. An apparition - phantom






8. A poisonous swamp vapor - a harmful influence or atmosphere






9. Able to walk or move about






10. Having a nice - agreeable - melodious sound






11. Someone who wastes - a spendthrift






12. A judge - one who decides






13. Exhausted - lost vitality - overrefined






14. Nearsightedness - lacking foresight






15. Humorous - joking in a somewhat inappropriate or clumsy manner






16. Advancing a point of view - biased






17. To run counter to - to show something as false






18. To run at a steady - easy pace






19. Sweetly flowing






20. Burdensome - oppressive - troublesome






21. Bad breath






22. To take off (usually clothing) as a sign of greeting






23. To weaken - to sap the strength






24. Hermit-like - self-denial - austere






25. Wild - like a wild animal - savage






26. An illegal act especially by a public official






27. Heading - title - category






28. Vigor - distinctive - elegant style






29. Winding - having many curves






30. Talkative






31. Whimsical - fanciful - impulsive






32. Arrogant - overbearing - condescending






33. Lofty praise - eulogistic writing






34. A re-establishment of good relations






35. Burden - blame - obligation






36. A generous giving of gifts - philanthropy






37. A temporary suspension of activity






38. Turmoil






39. A quick - witty reply - spirited conversation






40. To put an end to






41. Careful - cautious - wary






42. A privilege or perk that goes along with a job






43. Hard to understand or grasp






44. Vanishing - happening for the briefest moment






45. Instability caused by an erosion of values or lack of purpose






46. A secret meeting - a tryst - or something assigned






47. To put to flight - to scatter - to cause a huge defeat






48. Corrupt - degenerate - wildly extravagant






49. Faithless - untrustworthy






50. A dabbler - someone with a superficial knowledge (usually of the arts)