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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. Widespread - abounding - occurring frequently






2. To expose political misconduct






3. Winding - having many curves






4. Extremely intricate or complicated in structure






5. Harmful






6. A secret group of conspirators - a clique






7. Nearsightedness - lacking foresight






8. Whim - an unpredictable action






9. Full-figured - plump






10. Nonchalant - lighthearted - unconcerned






11. Overly sentimental






12. An excellent model - a typical example






13. An omen - a sign of something coming - a foreshadowing






14. A mark of distinction - a quality that 'says' prestige






15. To kill or destroy a large part of






16. Vigor - distinctive - elegant style






17. A quick - witty reply - spirited conversation






18. Extraordinary composure in the face of danger






19. To hide the seriousness of something with excuses or apologies - to ease without curing






20. A system of natural healing






21. Squalid - a slovenly woman






22. A re-establishment of good relations






23. Having one's hands in a bent position on the hips - or figuratively speaking - something slightly out of balance






24. Burdensome - oppressive - troublesome






25. Dishonest - deceitful






26. A temporary suspension of activity






27. Remorse - feeling uneasy after have done something






28. To command or urge solemnly and earnestly






29. Relating to dress or fashion






30. An embankment designed to prevent a river from flooding






31. To punish - chastise - criticize severely






32. Exhausted - lost vitality - overrefined






33. To make better - to ease or improve






34. Vulgar or indecent language






35. A smugly insensitive and ignorant person who has no knowledge of intellectual or artistic subjects






36. All knowing - infinite awareness






37. To move smoothly in a wavelike manner






38. To deviate from the truth






39. A small group that rules a country after a coup d'etat






40. Unique - of its own kind - in a class by itself






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






42. Fertile - productive - fruitful






43. Abandonment of a loyalty or religion






44. Faithless - untrustworthy






45. Slander - deliberate false statements






46. Overly dramatic - theatrical - deliberately affected






47. Severe - exceedingly harsh






48. Heading - title - category






49. To divide into election districts to gain political advantage






50. Shrewd - astute - showing strong powers of discernment