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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. Pungent - charmingly provocative






2. False - spurious - of doubtful origin






3. Damning - extremely critical - disgraceful






4. Next to last






5. Whim - an unpredictable action






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






7. Disgraceful and dishonorable






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






9. To punish - chastise - criticize severely






10. Personal clothing - accessories - or equipment






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






12. Marked with thin lines or grooves






13. To quibble - to raise trivial objections






14. A drunken reveler or orgy






15. Something that is enormous - or monstrous in size and power






16. Vigor - distinctive - elegant style






17. A dominant or recurring theme






18. Facade - coating - outward appearance






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






20. Scholarly - deeply learned - well read






21. Formidable - fearsome - deserving of respect






22. Sneaky - secret






23. A transition from the illustrious to the commonplace - overdone pathos - triteness






24. To put an end to






25. To compromise - to draw something out in order to gain time






26. To give off - to conceal






27. Power - strength






28. Harmful






29. Hardworking - busy - diligent






30. A sudden outburst






31. To settle in snugly - to hide in a secure place






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






33. Bitingly sarcastic - incisive - caustic in manner






34. A eulogy or expression of high praise






35. One who is continually breaking the law






36. Uncompromising - stubborn






37. Having foresight






38. Situated on opposite sides of the earth - or being exactly opposite






39. Squalid - a slovenly woman






40. Shrewd - astute - showing strong powers of discernment






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






42. To cause to be preoccupied - to influence - positively - in advance






43. Extraordinary composure in the face of danger






44. A scholar - a very knowledgeable person






45. To deviate from the truth






46. Turmoil






47. Preachy - pompous - using wise sayings excessively






48. Empty - lacking intelligence






49. Wise - shrewd






50. Environment - surroundings