SAT Vocabulary Test Online

abusive

(1)

a. E.g. There has been abusive language on both sides that never want to get agreement from beginning.

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coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
knowledgeable; resulting from deliberation and careful thought
flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
of very large or indefinite number; of ten thousand
being or happening first in sequence of time; original; primary; fundamental
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begrudge

(2)

v. E.g. I begrudge every minute I have to spend attending meetings; they're a complete waste of time.

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shine with a weak or fitful light; glimmer intermittently
report or record in chronological order
get involved; come, appear, or lie between two things
resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
question closely; examine by questioning formally or officially
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defuse

(3)

v. E.g. Police negotiators are trained to defuse dangerous situations by avoiding confrontational language and behavior.

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move heavily or clumsily; cut down timber of
emit odor; be pervaded by something unpleasant
go with light running steps; move about or proceed hurriedly
turn to advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
remove the fuse of bomb; reduce or eliminate threat
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ensemble

(4)

n. E.g. It's hard to tell what color the Second Lady's ensemble is due to the lighting, but we're calling it a deep purple.

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calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
union of parts in a whole; a coordinated outfit or costume; a coordinated set of furniture
utmost height; highest point of a mountain
high cliff; hill, bank, or headland with steep
determination; resolving to do something; formal statement of a decision
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graduated

(5)

a. E.g. Margaret loved her graduated set of Russian hollow wooden dolls; she spent hours happily putting the smaller dolls into their larger counterparts.

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yielding; lenient; forbearing or tolerant
frightfully; terribly; inspiring horror
produced by imagination; characterized by vision or foresight; imaginary; idealistic
intended to attract notice and impress others; making unjustified claims; overly ambitious
having a university degree; having completed training; having steps; arranged by grade, level, degree
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ineffectual

(6)

a. E.g. He called the ineffectual cease-fire a diplomatic initiative that would be first step to end the conflict.

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of an entire group or class; general
suggesting or threatening evil
randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
marked by kindness, mercy, or compassion
insufficient to produce a desired effect; fruitless
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intrude

(7)

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

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begin; originate; admit into membership
put in order; arrange or place something in line
compose, perform, or do something with little or no preparation
put into effect; supply with tools
trespass; enter as an uninvited person
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methodical

(8)

a. E.g. The preparations for attack are always made with a certain methodical deliberation.

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firmly established by nature or habit
conspicuous; immediately noticeable; sticking out; widely known
pertinent; having connection with matter at hand
systematic; arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order
existing or resulting in essence or effect though not in actual fact; existing in mind, especially as a product of imagination
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prowess

(9)

n. E.g. In fact, Asia's exporting prowess is so dominant that Dubai and Rotterdam are the only two ports from outside the region to even make the list.

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similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
act intended to deceive or trick; practical joke
extraordinary ability; military bravery; superior skill or ability
state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
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reprieve

(10)

n. E.g. Many fund managers see the dollar's recent gains as nothing more than a short-term reprieve.

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colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values
temporary relief from harm or discomfort; postponement or cancellation of punishment
extremely poisonous or injurious snake; person regarded as malicious
pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
small cave, usually with attractive features
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sobriety

(11)

n. E.g. For my brother the celebration of his sobriety is as significant as his birthday.

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moderation, especially regarding indulgence in alcohol; seriousness; gravity in manner or treatment
having foresight; fortuneteller
beginner; person new to a field or activity
minor objection or complaint; petty distinction
person who organizes and operates a business; contractor
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wary

(12)

a. E.g. Many teachers remain wary of linking test scores to paychecks.

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very cautious; on guard; watchful
feeling or showing extreme anger; enraged
pertaining to hell; devilish; abominable; awful
marked by kindness, mercy, or compassion
impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
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