SAT Vocabulary Test Online

absolve

(1)

v. E.g. I absolve you from this responsibility.

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beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
enrage; infuriate; cause to be extremely angry
make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
let off hook; relieve of requirement or obligation
cut or knock down; cause to fall by striking; kill
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betray

(2)

v. E.g. The two spies betray their country by selling military secrets to the enemy.

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protect or fight for as first place
move to act; incite; give rise to; assist with a reminder
regard with respect; favorable regard
obtain for services of; arrange for the use of; pledge or promise, especially to marry
be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
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coincidence

(3)

n. E.g. Was it just a coincidence that John and she had chanced to meet at the market, or was he deliberately trying to seek her out?

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two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
something justly deserved; recompense; compensation; punishment for offenses
ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy; condition of Buddha
physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness; enduring strength and energy
secret meeting; agreement, as between lovers, to meet at a certain time and place
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equilibrium

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n. E.g. A society which remains in equilibrium is termed static, that which is changing is called dynamic.

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expanse of land or water; system of organs that perform a specialized function; leaflet or pamphlet
any legend; long detailed report; Scandinavian myth
mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
extraordinary ability; military bravery; superior skill or ability
seller; provider; vending machine
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gist

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n. E.g. The legends vary in detail but the gist is the same.

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efficient use of resources; reduction in cost; specific type of economic system
person with exceptional talents or powers; wonder
most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; central idea
mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
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hypocritical

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a. E.g. It was a protest against the hypocritical policies of the United States, which has supported Mubarak despite his autocratic rule.

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swollen or puffed as with water or air
of or relating to a monarch; royal; magnificent; splendid
not obligatory; left to choice; not compulsory or automatic
pretending to be virtuous; deceiving
easily detected; permitting light to pass through freely
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intrude

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v. E.g. The pressures that would intrude from the galaxy would defeat our purpose.

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shrivel; decay; lose freshness, vigor, or vitality; loss of moisture
trespass; enter as an uninvited person
hug; adopt or espouse; accept readily; hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection
pretend; put on false appearance of; feign
put at disadvantage; prevent progress or free movement of
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menial

(8)

a. E.g. Although some exiles struggled in menial jobs in the West, they at least enjoyed the benefits of a peaceful society.

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driving away; unattractive; inspiring aversion or distaste; resistant or impervious to something
wasteful; reckless with money
extremely small; short note
suitable for servant; having low nature
typical of country life or country people; awkwardly simple and provincial; lacking refinement or elegance
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rapport

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n. E.g. But their rapport is increasing as they spend more time together, some aides say.

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emotional closeness; harmony; relationship of mutual trust or emotional affinity
surrender of prisoner by one state to another; delivery by one state to another
beginner; person new to a field or activity
act of making conscious choice; power or faculty of choosing
good fortune; financial success; physical well-being
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recourse

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n. E.g. What other recourse is there for him in such a conflict than to flee or to die in the attempt?

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time between one event, process; interval of time
one who makes great sacrifices or suffers to further belief or principle; one who endures great suffering
condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
naturalness; freedom from constraint; happening or arising without external cause; self-generated
one that is turned or applied to for aid or security; resort for help or protection; access or admittance
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theoretical

(11)

a. E.g. His work in theoretical physics, which I will not attempt to explain further here, has advance our understanding of the universe.

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pertinent; having connection with matter at hand
like an emperor; related to an empire; ruling over extensive territories
following in time or order; succeeding; later
not practical or applied; hypothetical; of or based on theory
fairly large; in essentials; material; true or real; not imaginary; solidly built
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volition

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n. E.g. The claim that volition is and should be based on cognition is not particularly controversial.

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prescribed diet and habits; a systematic plan for therapy; governmental rule or control
act of making conscious choice; power or faculty of choosing
partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
kingdom; domain ruled by a king or queen
translation, often interpretive; performance of a musical or dramatic work
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