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SSAT Vocab

Subjects : ssat, english
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. (v.) - to slander - to smear - to libel - to defame - to speak evil of






2. (adj.) - with hands on hips and elbows extending outward






3. (adj.) - of the most miserable or contemptible kind






4. (adj.) - hurtful - critical






5. Pro - (n. - latin) - a mutually beneficial exchange






6. (v.) - to coax through flattery






7. (adj.) - extravagant






8. (adj.) - experienced through another's actions






9. (adj.) - deserving criticism






10. (v.) - to displace and substitute for another






11. (adj.) - old-fashioned






12. (adj.) - overly sweet






13. (v.) - to make up or invent






14. (n.) - a meaning or association suggested by a word beyond its definition






15. (n.) - one who practices restraint as a means of self-discipline - usually religious






16. (n.) - a trusted follower - goon






17. (adj.) - kind - good - caring






18. (adj.) - short - abrupt - dismissive






19. (adj.) - gloomy or sullen






20. (adj.) - heavenly - exceptionally delicate or refined






21. (v.) - to stimulate - promote - encourage






22. (adj.) - without shape or borders






23. (adj.) - rich - wealthy






24. (n.) - the sky - the heavens






25. (v.) - to enjoy






26. (adj.) - sleepy






27. (adj.) - indistinct - hazy






28. (v.) - to spread out - to pervade






29. (n.) - agreement - often of sound






30. (v.) - to make more keen - stimulate






31. (adj.) - unlucky






32. (v.) - to be idle - to be still






33. (adj.) - defiant






34. (v.) - to imitate - to copy






35. (adj.) - obliging - helpful






36. (v.) - to satisfy (an appetite) fully.






37. (n.) - model of perfection






38. (adj.) - joyful - happy






39. (v.) - to construct - to raise






40. (v.) - to shorten - reduce






41. (adj.) - excessive - over-the-top






42. (n.) - total devastation - the end of the world






43. (adj.) - significant - conspicuous






44. (n.) - a conscious choice or decision






45. (v.) - to reject - turn down






46. (v.) - to force






47. (v.) - to gather - amass






48. (v.) - to live - exist






49. (v.) - to frustrate






50. (adj.) - rude - improper