SAT Vocabulary Test Online

aloof

(1)

a. E.g. In this age of information and communication, no sector can remain aloof from the revolution in these fileds.

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apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
most favorable or advantageous
causing disapproval or protest; very annoying or objectionable; offensive
pitiless; cruel; having no compassion or pity; merciless
deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
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blatant

(2)

a. E.g. To the unemployed youth from Dublin, the "No Irish Need Apply" placard in the shop window was a blatant mark of prejudice.

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out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
flexible; moving and bending with ease
flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
laughable; completely devoid of wisdom or good sense
too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
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caucus

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n. E.g. At the opening of Congress, the members of the Democratic Party held a caucus to elect the Majority Leader of the House and the Party Whip.

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one celebrated for wisdom, experience, and judgment; various plants of the genus Salvia
comedy characterized by improbable situations; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous
ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of tube or gun barrel
guarantee; assurance by seller; authorization or certification
private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
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dwarf

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v. E.g. The giant redwoods and high cliffs dwarf the elegant Ahwahnee Hotel, making it appear a modest lodge rather than an imposing hostelry.

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practice trickery or fraud; cheat
achieve or accomplish; gain
talk dully; buzz or murmur like a bee; make monotonous low dull sound
recover; find and bring in; get back
cause to seem small; check natural growth or development of
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felon

(5)

n. E.g. CNN reports the felon is already insisting he'll make a comeback and they include this from his plea.

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public records; place where public records are kept
mistaken opinion or idea; delusion; illusory perception
person convicted of crime; evil person
calmness of mind; quietness; stillness; peace
concluding part; closing section
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gusto

(6)

n. E.g. The culture of making learning something to love and engage in with gusto is totally absent.

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nice or keen appreciation or enjoyment; enthusiasm
something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward
any legend; long detailed report; Scandinavian myth
breathing; process of inhaling and exhaling; oxidative process occurring within living cells
private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
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iota

(7)

n. E.g. All this does not take away one iota from the terrible acts committed yesterday.

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beat or speed of music; rate or rhythm of activity; pace
light quick blow or touch
very small amount; a bit; ninth letter of the Greek alphabet
mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
ability to learn and reason; ability to think abstractly or profoundly
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mock

(8)

v. E.g. What we mock is his using that as a catchall excuse for any personal failing or ridiculous policy proposal.

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enrage; infuriate; cause to be extremely angry
stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
provide a refuge for; hide; give shelter to
treat with ridicule or contempt; mimic; frustrate hopes of
rear; promote the growth of; help develop
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prompt

(9)

v. E.g. The accident will prompt a review of school safety policy.

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splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
go with light running steps; move about or proceed hurriedly
question closely; examine by questioning formally or officially
cut or knock down; cause to fall by striking; kill
move to act; incite; give rise to; assist with a reminder
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render

(10)

v. E.g. And from the standpoint of state and local law enforcement, often the best service our federal government can render is to do these things and do them right.

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secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
stand up against; successfully resist; oppose with force or resolution
make longer; draw out; lengthen
quote; adduce as an instance
deliver;give or make available; provide; represent in a drawing or painting
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talisman

(11)

n. E.g. According to the myth, the talisman is the most powerful of all the magical charms.

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one who makes great sacrifices or suffers to further belief or principle; one who endures great suffering
charm to bring good luck and avert misfortune; something that apparently has magic power
breaking of contract or duty
good or just reason; condition or fact of being justified
act of finding oneself position; position or alignment relative to points of directions; course introducing new situation
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wrench

(12)

v. E.g. She had to wrench free of her attacker and land a powerful kick to his kneecap.

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explore with tools; investigate; search
call upon; ask for; request earnestly
make better or more attractive; increase; improve
twist or turn suddenly and forcibly; move, extract, or force free by pulling violently
advertize in strongly positive terms; praise excessively; show off
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