SAT Vocabulary Test Online

array

(1)

v. E.g. He requested to array the whole regiment on the parade ground.

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move heavily or clumsily; cut down timber of
weaken by wearing away base or foundation; injure or impair; dig a mine or tunnel beneath
give reduction in price on
testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
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bluff

(2)

n. E.g. If only, I thought, he had called our bluff from the start and told us firmly that he knew the figures but wouldn't say.

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goal; something worked toward to; intention
pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy; condition of Buddha
disease communicator; something that poisons one's soul or mind; program for unwanted actions in computer
act of making or arriving at a decision; putting an end to; termination
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cosmic

(3)

a. E.g. Cosmic rays derive their name from the fact that they bombard the earth's atmosphere from outer space.

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having no previous example; novel; unparalleled
pertaining to the universe; vast
easily detected; permitting light to pass through freely
made of or containing inferior material; not genuine; of low rank; poor quality or craft
queer; amusingly odd; comical
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dissertation

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n. E.g. In order to earn a graduate degree from many of our universities, a candidate is frequently required to prepare a dissertation on some scholarly subject.

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formal essay; paper written by candidate for doctoral degree at university
direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry
state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
homesickness; bittersweet longing for things of past.
something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward
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generic

(5)

a. E.g. I typically ask whether another suitable drug is available in a generic form.

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insightful; aware; wise; having the ability to perceive
wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
made of or containing inferior material; not genuine; of low rank; poor quality or craft
of an entire group or class; general
pertinent; having connection with matter at hand
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infiltrate

(6)

v. E.g. They're not going to take any chances to infiltrate from the Afghan side of the border into Pakistan.

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report or record in chronological order
provide or brighten with light; clear up or make understandable; enlighten
pass into or through; penetrate with hostile intent
think in logical way; offer an excuse
let off hook; relieve of requirement or obligation
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lineage

(7)

n. E.g. Amyfw, while everything you state about Jewish law and lineage is correct, George Allen would not be considered a Jew.

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whip used to inflict punishment; severe punishment
substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry
charm to bring good luck and avert misfortune; something that apparently has magic power
one who studies history and science of mankind
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ordinance

(8)

n. E.g. If the ordinance is approved, the community of 20000 people could face a long and costly court battle.

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something originally of little value becomes very valuable; unexpected hit; one that sleeps
slight hint or indication; slight understanding
subtle or slight degree of difference; small difference in meaning
decree; authoritative command or order
someone who assumes a false identity
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provoke

(9)

v. E.g. Today, another American legend, Mark Twain, celebrated for the power of his language and his ability to delight and provoke, is also under attack.

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express, especially forcefully; release or discharge through an opening; rise to surface of water to breathe
endure the effects of weather or other forces; come through safely; survive
cause to be uneasy; wear away
stir to anger; give rise to; stir to action or feeling
multiply, grow, or expand rapidly
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rescind

(10)

v. E.g. To change or rescind is justified only when re-estimate of all of the available facts.

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make sore by abrasion; damage surface friction; annoy
position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
be slow in leaving; continue or persist; stay
cancel; make void; repeal or annul
put clothing on one's body
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thrive

(11)

v. E.g. The easy way for a group to thrive is to have an active web presence getting its message out.

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diminish; undermine the foundations; dig
declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
make steady progress; prosper; flourish
serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
refuse to give; refrain from giving, granting, or permitting; deduct from employee's salary
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yen

(12)

n. E.g. She had a yen to get away and live on her own for a while.

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strong desire or inclination; yearning or craving
loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
use of force to get someone to obey
case of leather or similar material for pistol
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