SAT Vocabulary Test Online

alloy

(1)

n. E.g. In its ideal form, the alloy is a crystal with each element occupying specific crystal locations relative to one another.

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mistaken opinion or idea; delusion; illusory perception
mixture; combination of diverse things
long heroic poem, or similar work of art
something hinted at or suggested; act of implying; condition of being implied
weapon that is thrown or projected; rocket carrying instruments or warhead
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assumption

(2)

n. E.g. The young princess made the foolish assumption that the regent would not object to power.

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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; trait of judging wisely and objectively
very strong wind; gust of wind; emotional outburst as laughter or tears
quality or condition of being humble; low estimate of one's self; self-abasement
something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
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comatose

(3)

a. E.g. We would expect a reasonable adult, if a kid is in comatose, to call an ambulance.

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having a good reputation; honorable
fighting or warring; having a combative character; aggressive
in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
emotionally removed; calm and objective; apart from others; separate
relating to man and the planet earth, physical as opposed to spiritual; experienced in human affairs
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egotistical

(4)

a. E.g. Typical egotistical remark: "But enough of this chit-chat about you and your little problems. Let's talk about what's really important: Me!".

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of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
fighting or warring; having a combative character; aggressive
deadly; causing or capable of causing death
excessively self-centered; self-important
fantastic; comically hideous; unnatural in shape or size; abnormal
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fell

(5)

a. E.g. The newspapers told of the tragic spread of the fell disease.

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capable of destroying; lethal
far in space or time; cold in manner
causing horror and repugnance; frightful and shocking
neatly or smartly dressed; neat, trim, and smart
fighting or warring; having a combative character; aggressive
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implement

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v. E.g. The mayor was unwilling to implement the plan until she was sure it had the governor's backing.

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arise; have or take origin or descent
practice trickery or fraud; cheat
put into effect; supply with tools
call upon; ask for; request earnestly
draw back, as with fear or pain; show fear
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lucid

(7)

a. E.g. So in lucid moments, you structure your life to serve your own best interest.

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tending or leaning toward; bent; having preference or tendency
relating to man and the planet earth, physical as opposed to spiritual; experienced in human affairs
easily understood; clear; intelligible
traditional; conservative in belief; adhering to established faith, especially in religion
unique; extraordinary; being only one
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mediocre

(8)

a. E.g. He manages to give solid performances even in mediocre movies.

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moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary; commonplace
unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint
having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
loose and not easily controlled; lacking in rigor or strictness
in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
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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
one that engages in aggression; person who first attacks
one that takes position of another; substitute
one who puts on a false appearance of virtue; one who pretends to hold beliefs
table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
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residue

(10)

n. E.g. The presence of plastic residue is nothing more than an indication of possible doping.

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goodness, moral excellence; good quality
public records; place where public records are kept
severe trial; form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; difficult or painful experience
remainder of something after removal of parts or a part; balance
written agreement between two states or sovereigns; treaty
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therapeutic

(11)

a. E.g. Across the Washington region, enrollment in therapeutic camps soars every year, although they are far more expensive than traditional day camp.

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curative; having or exhibiting healing powers; relating to healing art
expressing low opinion; disparaging; belittling
overconfident; going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward
arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
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yield

(12)

v. E.g. The wounded knight refused to yield to his foe.

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force with the thumb; make a groove in
give in; surrender; give forth a natural product; be productive
stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
gather; store up; amass; acquire
tie with rope; fasten or restrict with rope or chain
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