SAT Vocabulary Test Online

antidote

(1)

n. E.g. They believe that because this anti-heroin antidote is what finally worked with some of the victims.

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cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; form of humor by mocking with irony
proposition upon which an argument is based; assumption; land and the buildings on it
medicine to counteract a poison or disease; agent that relieves or counteracts
female operatic singer or star
district or division of city; place or enclosure by definite limits
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carat

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n. E.g. He gave her a three carat diamond mounted in a gold band.

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something invented, made up; imaginary thing
soul; mind; spirit or soul
goal; something worked toward to; intention
unit of weight for precious stones; measure of fineness of gold
specialized knowledge; expert skill
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compress

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v. E.g. She has to compress the package under her arm.

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enrage; infuriate; cause to be extremely angry
operate with one's hands; control or play upon people, forces artfully
combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
close; squeeze or press together; contract
put in order; arrange or place something in line
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document

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v. E.g. She kept all the receipts from her business trip in order to document her expenses for the firm.

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provide written evidence; record in detail
advertize in strongly positive terms; praise excessively; show off
refrain from buying or using
turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
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expertise

(5)

n. E.g. Although she was knowledgeable in a number of fields, she was hired for her particular expertise in computer programming.

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operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
act or an instance of buying; something bought
great happiness; pleasing and appropriate manner or style
essential quality; reputation; honor
specialized knowledge; expert skill
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gruesome

(6)

a. E.g. Rader seemed to proudly relive his crimes as he recounted his killings in gruesome detail, right in front of the victims' families.

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incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable
complex; elaborate; having many complexly arranged elements
not able to be entered; beyond understanding
causing horror and repugnance; frightful and shocking
restricted; having the appropriate qualifications for an office, position, or task
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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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causing sadness, compassion, or pity
extremely hungry; voracious; eager for prey
easily understood; clear; intelligible
harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
obligatory; required or commanded by authority
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narrative

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n. E.g. The reason I tried to write it in narrative, is I found this to be much more honest way to present the facts of this story.

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story; art, technique, or process of telling story
good fortune; financial success; physical well-being
written statement made under oath
small cave, usually with attractive features
clients of professional person; body of customers or patrons
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prevail

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v. E.g. I hope the country is finally turning a corner where common sense will once again prevail over the insanity of the last 30 years.

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induce; be greater in strength or influence; triumph; win out
urge with a long pointed stick; give heart or courage to
process fast and efficiently; execute quickly and efficiently
perceive intuitively; foresee future; have nature of or being a deity
crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate
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rudimentary

(10)

a. E.g. One teacher is assigned for four years to the homeroom class, which combines lessons in rudimentary social skills with those in computer and civics.

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without previous preparation
relating to basic facts or principles; being in the earliest stages of development; incipient
having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
like an emperor; related to an empire; ruling over extensive territories
impartial; not supporting one side over another
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smirk

(11)

n. E.g. A smirk is really a terrible habit for any politician.

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end of something in time or space; result or outcome; conclusion
smile expressing scorn instead of pleasure; smile in affected, often offensively self-satisfied manner
act of finding oneself position; position or alignment relative to points of directions; course introducing new situation
defamation; false and malicious statement or report about someone
one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
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viable

(12)

a. E.g. Whether the industry can remain viable is a "broader and more complex question," he said.

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pertaining to hell; devilish; abominable; awful
of or relating to money; nation's currency; financial
seek revenge or intended for revenge; showing malicious will
offering fun and gaiety; joyous; celebratory
practical or workable; capable of maintaining life; capable of continuing effectiveness
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