SAT Vocabulary Test Online

amnesty

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n. E.g. If the amnesty is approved by parliament, it will apply to capital stashed in off-shore tax havens up to the end of last year.

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something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
general pardon granted by government, especially for political offenses
very small amount; a bit; ninth letter of the Greek alphabet
rolling, treeless plain in Siberia and arctic North America
over-regulated administrative system
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blasphemy

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n. E.g. By our very nature, every single one of us believes in blasphemy.

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severe trial; form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; difficult or painful experience
plan of trip; guidebook for traveler
physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness; enduring strength and energy
stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; excellent quality used to test excellence or genuineness of others
act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God or a sacred entity
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coincidence

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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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art of representing dances in written symbols; arrangement of dances
unlawful taking and removing of another's personal property; theft
two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
watching; inspection; close observation of a person or group; supervision
one who puts on a false appearance of virtue; one who pretends to hold beliefs
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diagnosis

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n. E.g. In medical school Margaret developed her skill at diagnosis, learning how to read volumes from a rapid pulse.

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broad comedy; ridiculous parade; foolish show
form of government; government in power; administration; prevailing social system or pattern
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; trait of judging wisely and objectively
art of identifying disease; critical analysis of nature of something
dim or intermittent flicker or flash of light; faint glow; shimmer
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ghastly

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a. E.g. It was a kind of ghastly waiting for the jurymen to return; it is so hard to spend.

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stale in odor or taste; dull; out of date; antiquated; out of use; rusty
by effort to the point of exhaustion, especially physical effort
weak; ineffective; lacking physical strength or vigor; incapable of sexual intercourse
deserving blame; admonition; blameworthy
horrible; inspiring shock; extremely unpleasant or bad
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impeccable

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a. E.g. His voting record has been impeccable from a conservative point of view.

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too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
faultless; incapable of sin or wrongdoing
lacking in energy or will; peacefully resistant in response to injustice
fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
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latitude

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n. E.g. Ah, no, a certain latitude is permissible in these matters, you understand.

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ghostly beings that sucks blood of the living; person, such as extortionist, who preys upon others
joining two surfaces or edges together along a line by sewing; material used in sewing
freedom from normal restraints; angular distance north or south of the earth's equator
partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
one who lives in solitude; withdrawn from the world; reclusive
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mushroom

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v. E.g. Between 1990 and 1999, the population of Silicon Valley kept to mushroom; with the rapidly increasing demand for housing, home prices skyrocketed as well.

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use economically; conserve; save
complete; consummate; make perfect
join together, unite; harness a draft animal to; join securely; force into heavy labor
talk dully; buzz or murmur like a bee; make monotonous low dull sound
multiply, grow, or expand rapidly
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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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noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
emotional closeness; harmony; relationship of mutual trust or emotional affinity
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
strong inclination; definite liking
something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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relevant

(10)

a. E.g. The only way for a value brand like ours to remain relevant is to provide innovation that sets us apart.

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generous; high-minded; chivalrous
chief; serving as an essential component
pertinent; having connection with matter at hand
fantastic; comically hideous; unnatural in shape or size; abnormal
no fixed or regular course; wandering
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substantial

(11)

a. E.g. Both the north and south are hoping for substantial progress at that meeting which starts on Tuesday.

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speaking or behaving in artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
fairly large; in essentials; material; true or real; not imaginary; solidly built
stocky; short and thick; low and broad
having precise or logical relevance; pertaining or relating
charming; tending to draw attention or affections
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warrant

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n. E.g. Wiretapping of our citizens without a warrant is against our values and not tolerated by the Democratic Party.

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breathing; process of inhaling and exhaling; oxidative process occurring within living cells
readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
guarantee; assurance by seller; authorization or certification
dwarf; fabled race of dwarflike creatures who live underground
torn, ragged wound; rough or jagged breach made by rending
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