SAT Vocabulary Test Online

alien

(1)

a. E.g. If you think about it, that's totally alien to what a drug company might be expected to do, because if you eradicate a disease, there's no need for that drug at all.

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causing sadness, compassion, or pity
fatigued dulled by surfeit; exhausted; worn out; wearied
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure
dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
clearly apparent to understanding; obvious
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cache

(2)

n. E.g. The detectives followed the suspect until he led them to the cache where he had stored his loot.

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quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
dwarf; fabled race of dwarflike creatures who live underground
residue by smelting metal ore; dross; waste material from a coal mine; scum that forms on the surface of molten metal
hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
beat or speed of music; rate or rhythm of activity; pace
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conviction

(3)

n. E.g. Even her conviction for murder did not shake Peter's judgment that Harriet was innocent of the crime.

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unlawful taking and removing of another's personal property; theft
judgment that someone is guilty of crime; strongly held belief
formal essay; paper written by candidate for doctoral degree at university
prescribed diet and habits; a systematic plan for therapy; governmental rule or control
payment, usually of an amount fixed by contract
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demeanor

(4)

n. E.g. It'll be interesting to see what her demeanor is and what kind of witness she is.

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long heroic poem, or similar work of art
gain information about enemy; inspection or exploration of an area
conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
general pardon granted by government, especially for political offenses
partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
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finale

(5)

n. E.g. It is not until we reach the finale of this play that we can understand the author's message.

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public records; place where public records are kept
small opening; means of escape or release; outlet; hole for the escape of gas or air
concluding part; closing section
propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
state of being alone; seclusion; lonely or secluded place
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imply

(6)

v. E.g. Why does the word imply male siblings and not female as well?

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refrain from buying or using
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
express or indicate indirectly; signify
offer formally; extend; propose a payment
utter suddenly and impulsively
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lumber

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v. E.g. After its long hibernation, the bear was hard to lumber through the woods.

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use economically; conserve; save
move heavily or clumsily; cut down timber of
admit as valid; keep in existence; lengthen or extend in duration or space
stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
wander or stray; turn aside sharply; climb or move upward
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nostalgia

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n. E.g. We've been there for a couple weeks now and the nostalgia is there, but we are trying to keep everything fresh.

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explanatory list of symbols on a map; unverified story handed down from earlier times
wreck; scene or condition of complete disorder or ruin
group of trees smaller than a forest; orchard
homesickness; bittersweet longing for things of past.
dilemma; state of uncertainty or perplexity
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predator

(9)

n. E.g. The penguins eat krill and small fish, and their main predator is the seal which can take them by surprise.

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fundamental reasons; basis; exposition of principles or reasons
lack of consistency; difference
token; reminder of past; hint, suggestion, notice, or memorial to awaken memory
animal that lives by preying on other animals; person who robs or exploits others
proverb; formulation of fundamental principle or general truth
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scale

(10)

v. E.g. We scale the model to be one tenth of actual size.

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correct inconsistencies; become friendly after a quarrel; become compatible or consistent
climb up or over; alter according to a standard; estimate or measure; remove in layers
abstain from; resist; hold oneself back
stir up; urge; goad to action; incite
move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
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severity

(11)

n. E.g. The condition ranges in severity from a mild degree of poor functioning to complete kidney failure.

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pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
extreme rigor; strictness; rigidity; harshness
in time past; long ago; in old time
condition or state, especially a bad state or condition
token; reminder of past; hint, suggestion, notice, or memorial to awaken memory
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trespass

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v. E.g. After meeting Thailand's foreign minister, Cambodia's prime minister, said armed clashes would erupt if Thai troops continued to trespass over the border.

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correct inconsistencies; become friendly after a quarrel; become compatible or consistent
unlawfully enter boundaries of some else's property; commit an offense or a sin
abstain from; resist; hold oneself back
arise; have or take origin or descent
provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
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