SAT Vocabulary Test Online

application

(1)

n. E.g. Pleased with how well Tom had whitewashed the fence, Aunt Polly praised him for his application to the task.

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decree; authoritative command or order
close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
one that refuses to abide or be independent; an unbranded range animal
law enacted by legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler
act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God or a sacred entity
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beneficiary

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n. E.g. In Scrooge's will, he made Tiny Tim his beneficiary, everything he left would go to young Tim.

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end of existence or activity; termination
person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
place of refuge or asylum; shrine; holy place, such as a church, temple, or mosque
original work used as a model; original type
hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
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communal

(3)

a. E.g. When they were divorced, they had trouble dividing their communal property.

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completely lacking; barren or empty
held in common; of a group of people
reddish color; healthy-looking
shining intensely and blindingly; staring with anger or fierceness
causing disapproval or protest; very annoying or objectionable; offensive
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duress

(4)

n. E.g. The hostages were held under duress until the prisoners' demands were met.

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partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
forcible restraint, especially unlawfully
ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of tube or gun barrel
having foresight; fortuneteller
similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
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fathom

(5)

v. E.g. I find his motives impossible to fathom; in fact, I'm totally clueless about what goes on in his mind.

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measure the depth; come to understand
multiply, grow, or expand rapidly
undergo decay; infect, inflame, or corrupt;
make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
tie with rope; fasten or restrict with rope or chain
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indicative

(6)

a. E.g. There are numerous examples, but the most indicative is probably in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

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final; being the last or concluding; fundamental; elemental; extreme
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure
suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
profitable; producing good profit
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magnanimous

(7)

a. E.g. The last area where Obama should be magnanimous is on Defense policy.

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clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence
unintentionally; without knowledge or intention; carelessly
lead-colored; black and blue; discolored, as from a bruise; extremely angry
generous; high-minded; chivalrous
traditional; conservative in belief; adhering to established faith, especially in religion
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pariah

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n. E.g. Shortly Tom came upon the juvenile pariah of the village, Huckleberry Finn, son of the town drunkard.

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one that keeps guard; soldier stationed as a guard
substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
social outcast; person who is rejected from society or home
condition or quality of being completely forgotten; official overlooking of offenses; amnesty
minor crime; ill behavior; evil conduct; misdeed
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pragmatic

(9)

a. E.g. AIDS advocates are now wondering whether pragmatic is just a euphemism for cheap.

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without previous preparation
lively; vigorous; inducing enthusiasm or excitement; stirring
practical as opposed to idealistic; concerned with the practical worth or impact of something
secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
tending to spread aggressively; tending to invade
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salvage

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v. E.g. He doesn't want to admit it yet, but the legacy he's so desperately trying to salvage is already broken down.

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put in order; arrange or place something in line
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use
impose fine or tax; collect payment
move away from each other; cause to separate; cause to become widely known
regard with respect; favorable regard
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theoretical

(11)

a. E.g. His work in theoretical physics, which I will not attempt to explain further here, has advance our understanding of the universe.

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not practical or applied; hypothetical; of or based on theory
causing sadness, compassion, or pity
horrible; inspiring shock; extremely unpleasant or bad
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged with air or gas
charming; tending to draw attention or affections
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worldly

(12)

a. E.g. I have been very fortunate in worldly matters; many men have worked much harder, and not succeeded half so well.

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absence of ceremony; casual
extremely hungry; voracious; eager for prey
morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
relating to man and the planet earth, physical as opposed to spiritual; experienced in human affairs
impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
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