SAT Vocabulary Test Online

apparatus

(1)

n. E.g. When the apparatus is at work, this gas becomes luminous, giving out a white and continuous light.

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a group of parts that work together to perform given function; appliance or device for particular purpose
anger aroused by something unjust
person with exceptional talents or powers; wonder
wise and trusted counselor or teacher
inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
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bloated

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a. E.g. Her bloated stomach came from drinking so much water.

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seek revenge or intended for revenge; showing malicious will
pertaining to hell; devilish; abominable; awful
swollen or puffed as with water or air
not subject to duty or obligation; not subject to taxation
disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
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conundrum

(3)

n. E.g. For this reason, the best way out of this conundrum is a political compromise.

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goal; something worked toward to; intention
riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
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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eulogy

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n. E.g. Instead of delivering a spoken eulogy at Genny's memorial service, Jeff sang a song he had written in her honor.

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combination; union of two or more commercial corporations
special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly; tribute
victim; object of hunt; hunted animal
having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death
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fluke

(5)

n. E.g. If she by some fluke is elected, we'll have a bitterly divided nation for four more devastating years.

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unlikely occurrence; stroke of good luck; accident
person with discriminating taste in food and wine
ornament, hanging from a necklace; one of a matched pair; a companion piece
direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry
homesickness; bittersweet longing for things of past.
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indifferent

(6)

a. E.g. No one can remain indifferent when an orchestra of Palestinian children comes to play for Holocaust survivors and to bring delight to the old people.

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trivial; of little substance; involving a surface only
tending to spread aggressively; tending to invade
having no particular interest or concern; being neither good nor bad
made of or containing inferior material; not genuine; of low rank; poor quality or craft
wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
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invoke

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v. E.g. I again invoke the cooperation of the executive and legislative authorities of the States in this great purpose.

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report or record in chronological order
provide or brighten with light; clear up or make understandable; enlighten
call upon; ask for; request earnestly
think in logical way; offer an excuse
let off hook; relieve of requirement or obligation
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morose

(8)

a. E.g. Though we feel sad at someone's pain and sorrow, feeling morose is difficult while actively wishing the person to be happy.

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slightly obscure; unclear, confused, or uncertain
not lasting forever; limited by time; secular or civil; of material world; worldly
ill humored; sullen; depressingly dark; gloomy; persistent
beyond or outside of immediate interest; coming at a subsequent time or stage
not subject to duty or obligation; not subject to taxation
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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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subtle or slight degree of difference; small difference in meaning
having foresight; fortuneteller
someone who assumes a false identity
slight hint or indication; slight understanding
act or an instance of buying; something bought
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robust

(10)

a. E.g. Those levels are expected to remain robust this year, said the ratings firm, but be somewhat below 2008.

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stocky; short and thick; low and broad
everlasting; continuing without interruption
vigorous; full of health and strength; vigorous
complex; elaborate; having many complexly arranged elements
not subject to duty or obligation; not subject to taxation
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strut

(11)

n. E.g. This country is our closest and only meaningful ally, the main strut of international security.

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supporting bar or rod; proud step or walk, with the head erect; stubbornness
state of being alone; seclusion; lonely or secluded place
extraordinary ability; military bravery; superior skill or ability
authoritative command or instruction; commission of authorizing to administer a territory
right or claim to possession; mark of rank; name of a book or film
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tryst

(12)

n. E.g. Our tryst is the Day of the Festival, and let the people be assembled when the sun is well up.

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secret meeting; agreement, as between lovers, to meet at a certain time and place
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
forewarning; warning in advance
use of force to get someone to obey
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