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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. Having a nice - agreeable - melodious sound






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






3. A gentle breeze






4. A scholar - a very knowledgeable person






5. A quick - witty reply - spirited conversation






6. A generous giving of gifts - philanthropy






7. Uncompromising - stubborn






8. To command or urge solemnly and earnestly






9. A society in which distinct groups function together - but retain their identities






10. Hostile - aggressive - savage






11. A blissful - painless state - a supreme happiness according to Buddhism when the soul is no longer in need of purification of hatred - deceit - etc.






12. To confuse - deceive






13. Deception or trickery






14. A flatterer - a self-serving yes-man






15. Boastful - pompous






16. To deny - to speak or act against






17. Fashionable - trendy - aristocratic






18. Turmoil






19. Meticulously attentive to detail - exacting






20. Boldness - rashness - audacity






21. Winding - having many curves






22. To kill or destroy a large part of






23. To make uneasy






24. A moment - a short period of time






25. Honesty - uprightness






26. Bitingly sarcastic - incisive - caustic in manner






27. Slander - deliberate false statements






28. Pungent - charmingly provocative






29. Exceptional skill or strength - military valor






30. Harmful






31. A thick or sticky consistency of a liquid






32. To run at a steady - easy pace






33. Hermit-like - self-denial - austere






34. To bewilder - to puzzle






35. An order for a prisoner to stand before a judge to determine the legality of his sentence






36. Dishonest - deceitful






37. Fertile - productive - fruitful






38. Hard to understand or grasp






39. Scheming activity for an evil purpose






40. Marked with thin lines or grooves






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






42. A difficult and confused situation - a complicated disagreement






43. Fearful - easily frightened






44. Jaunty - sporty - disreputable - vulgar - characterized by a careless unconventionality






45. Ill-tempered - cranky - angry






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






47. An intimate group of people with a common interest






48. To divide into election districts to gain political advantage






49. Esoteric - interesting to only a few






50. Preachy - pompous - using wise sayings excessively