SAT Vocabulary Test Online

aptitude

(1)

n. E.g. The counselor gave him an aptitude test before advising him about the career he should follow.

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public declaration of principles; statement of policy
inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
perceptiveness; intellectual activity; delicacy; quality or state of being subtle
original work used as a model; original type
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attribute

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n. E.g. His outstanding attribute was his kindness.

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written statement made under oath
lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters
government under a single ruler
essential quality; reputation; honor
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
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celebrated

(3)

a. E.g. Thanks to their race to break Roger Maris's home-run record, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire are two of America's most celebrated baseball players.

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illegal; unlawful; not authorized or permitted
famous; well-known; having illustrious past
interested in making money; profit oriented; hired for service in foreign army
outstanding; principal; of or consisting of stars
unimportant; of little significance or value; ordinary; commonplace
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ensemble

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n. E.g. It's hard to tell what color the Second Lady's ensemble is due to the lighting, but we're calling it a deep purple.

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very small object or creature; very small contribution or amount of money
union of parts in a whole; a coordinated outfit or costume; a coordinated set of furniture
group of trees smaller than a forest; orchard
value; benefit or advantage in general sense
study of prehistoric life; science of former life of the globe
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generate

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v. E.g. Their primary concern is not the health of the American people it is to maximize the revenue they can generate from the American people.

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spend wastefully; fail to take advantage of; lose a chance for
dislike intensely; regard with contempt or scorn
make a firm decision about; find a solution to
bring into being; give rise to; produce
speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
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incur

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v. E.g. Today when a corporation loses a court decision the universal punishment they incur is that they are made to pay a fine.

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make steady progress; prosper; flourish
bring upon oneself; become liable to; acquire or come into
climb up or over; alter according to a standard; estimate or measure; remove in layers
criticize harshly; wash in pan; cook in pan
acquit; free from blame; discharge from duty
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mandatory

(7)

a. E.g. These instructions are mandatory, any violation will be severely punished.

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dangerous; reckless; daring; inclined to run risks
being without question; not counterfeit or copied; agreeable to truth or fact
obligatory; required or commanded by authority
reddish color; healthy-looking
notoriously bad; having exceedingly bad reputation
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missile

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n. E.g. U.S. defense officials say they believe the missile is a long-range Taepodong-2.

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puzzle; difficult problem
weapon that is thrown or projected; rocket carrying instruments or warhead
refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
emotional closeness; harmony; relationship of mutual trust or emotional affinity
unit of weight for precious stones; measure of fineness of gold
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predicament

(9)

n. E.g. In our hearts we really should realize that the major underlying cause of this predicament is the American lifestyle, our excessive, wasteful habits.

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gap; interruption in duration or continuity; pause
something producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor
having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma; troublesome
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reconcile

(10)

v. E.g. Nothing could ever again reconcile him to his enemy.

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correct inconsistencies; become friendly after a quarrel; become compatible or consistent
imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
help bring about; make less difficult
delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
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temper

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v. E.g. They begin to temper the portfolio to match investor's needs.

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make steady progress; prosper; flourish
moderate; tone down or restrain; bring to a desired consistency; adjust finely
remove or get rid of something unwanted; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify
glide or slide like reptile; slip and slide, as on a loose or uneven surface
diminish; undermine the foundations; dig
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typhoon

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n. E.g. The most important thing about when a typhoon is approaching, it's a lot like when a hurricane is approaching in the U.S.

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moderation, especially regarding indulgence in alcohol; seriousness; gravity in manner or treatment
tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific; violent whirlwind
quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness
token; reminder of past; hint, suggestion, notice, or memorial to awaken memory
written statement made under oath
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