SAT Vocabulary Test Online

antiseptic

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n. E.g. Regular washing with antiseptic is often enough to heal a skin infection.

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slope; mobile staircase; inclined surface or roadway connecting different levels
destruction of life; savage and excessive killing of many people
homesickness; bittersweet longing for things of past.
extent; greatness of rank, size, or position
substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
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august

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a. E.g. Visiting the palace at Versailles, she was impressed by the august surroundings in which she found herself.

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very wicked; infamous by being extremely wicked
faultless; incapable of sin or wrongdoing
separated; caused to be unloved
impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
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chisel

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n. E.g. With his hammer and chisel, the sculptor chipped away at the block of marble.

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real being; something that exists as a particular and discrete unit; fact of existence
kingdom; domain ruled by a king or queen
minor crime; ill behavior; evil conduct; misdeed
right or claim to possession; mark of rank; name of a book or film
metal tool with a sharp edge, used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
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entrance

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v. E.g. Shafts of sunlight on a wall could entrance her and leave her spellbound.

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make a firm decision about; find a solution to
pay attention to; listen to and consider
make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
express disapproval or disappointment; bring shame upon; disgrace
fill with delight or wonder; put into a trance; attract
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expedite

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v. E.g. Because we are on a tight schedule, we hope you will be able to expedite the delivery of our order.

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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred
move heavily or clumsily; cut down timber of
process fast and efficiently; execute quickly and efficiently
provide or brighten with light; clear up or make understandable; enlighten
handle with skill; exercise effectively; have power over; rule or manage
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impartial

(6)

a. E.g. You know, you've got to remain impartial in all of this, Sheriff.

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suggesting or threatening evil
not correctable; difficult or impossible to control or manage
clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence
not biased; fair; showing lack of favoritism
no longer useful; outmoded; antiquated
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manifesto

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n. E.g. But his advisers said that the detailed response to the issue in the manifesto is a sign that Mr. Brown now understands its significance.

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public declaration of principles; statement of policy
items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
extended scolding; long angry or violent speech
additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
temporary relief from harm or discomfort; postponement or cancellation of punishment
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mortician

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n. E.g. That's the job of the mortician is to put them so that they look like they did in life.

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utmost height; highest point of a mountain
proposition upon which an argument is based; assumption; land and the buildings on it
closeness, often affectionate; privacy; familiarity
nice or keen appreciation or enjoyment; enthusiasm
funeral director; one whose business is the management of funerals
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purchase

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n. E.g. Rules can differ depending whether the purchase is a residence or an investment.

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act or an instance of buying; something bought
examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
beginning; forming of an idea; act of conceiving
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reprehensible

(10)

a. E.g. What's reprehensible is to say one thing, then say another, then claim when you said the first thing you didn't actually say it.

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deserving blame; admonition; blameworthy
kindly; favorable; not malignant
obligatory; required or commanded by authority
multi-colored; mixed; having elements of great variety
previously unknown; strikingly new, unusual, or different; young
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shroud

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v. E.g. Fog would shroud Dracula's castle, hiding the ruined tower beneath sheets of mist.

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pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
cut or knock down; cause to fall by striking; kill
take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
hide from view; wrap for burial; shut off from sight; shelter
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touchy

(12)

a. E.g. When I rejected that as nonsense, he accused me of being touchy.

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tending to take offense with slight cause; oversensitive; requiring special tact or skill in handling
offering fun and gaiety; joyous; celebratory
questionable; filled with doubt
easily broken; having little elasticity
open for the public to read; obvious; plain
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