SAT Vocabulary Test Online

arbitrator

(1)

n. E.g. Claimants in these cases would choose a single public arbitrator from a list of qualified individuals.

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mildness; quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case
someone chosen to judge and decide disputed issue; one having power to make authoritative decisions
small section of filmed or filed material
ghostly beings that sucks blood of the living; person, such as extortionist, who preys upon others
state of being alone; seclusion; lonely or secluded place
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buffet

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n. E.g. Please convey them on the tray to the buffet.

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extreme edge or margin; border; enclosing boundary; space enclosed by such a boundary
colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values
ray of light; long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; trait of judging wisely and objectively
table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
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definitive

(3)

a. E.g. And finally, the utility of the skeleton would be mostly likely to aid in definitive identification.

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humorously sarcastic or mocking
final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
being or happening first in sequence of time; original; primary; fundamental
dangerous; reckless; daring; inclined to run risks
exact; clearly expressed; accurate or correct
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espionage

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n. E.g. In a statement, the families admit the hikers apparently strayed into Iran by accident, but say: "The allegation that our loved ones may have been engaged in espionage is untrue."

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spying; secret observation
outward decorations; ornamental covering or harness for horse
understanding and entering into another's feelings
ornament, hanging from a necklace; one of a matched pair; a companion piece
file of documents on a subject; a bundle of writings or documents relating to one matter or subject
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formidable

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a. E.g. What makes it even more formidable is that there is no vaccine yet for the disease though work is going on to develop one.

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counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
mild and pleasant; fragrant
arousing fear; threatening; difficult to undertake or defeat
faultless; incapable of sin or wrongdoing
unique; extraordinary; being only one
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impromptu

(6)

a. E.g. So there's certain impromptu nature to a lot of these questions and the responses.

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disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
relating to marriage; relating to husband
inclined; lying face downward; having a tendency
enormous scope, power, or influence; huge or colossal
without previous preparation
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maudlin

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a. E.g. One moment he was in maudlin tears and the next he was cracking some miserable joke about the disaster.

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practical as opposed to idealistic; concerned with the practical worth or impact of something
illegal; unlawful; not authorized or permitted
feeling or showing extreme anger; enraged
tearfully sentimental; over-emotional; sickly-sentimental
uncorrupted by civilization; primitive; remaining free from dirt or decay
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neutral

(8)

a. E.g. Edwards will remain neutral until after "Super Tuesday", then he will endorse Hillary.

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impartial; not supporting one side over another
quiet and obedient; showing patience and humility
swollen or puffed as with water or air
coming from side; situated at or extending to the side
produced by imagination; characterized by vision or foresight; imaginary; idealistic
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premonition

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n. E.g. He knew with the sick and certain premonition of disaster.

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change something into another form; transform
special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly; tribute
having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
forewarning; warning in advance
authority to act for another; agent or substitute
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recant

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v. E.g. She'll also be badgered to recant her 12 year affiliation with the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund.

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append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred
drive or hunt out of hiding; uncover and bring to light by searching
retract a previous statement; sing over again; utter repeatedly in song
diminish; undermine the foundations; dig
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squat

(11)

a. E.g. The man with the bottle was an Ossetian, like Stalin - squat and dark, with the same sort of brows, mustache and beetle eyes.

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not harmed or damaged in any way; untouched
of very large or indefinite number; of ten thousand
enormous scope, power, or influence; huge or colossal
deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
stocky; short and thick; low and broad
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unrequited

(12)

a. E.g. I can just see Amy pining for Barack, while Jon Stewart suffers in unrequited love.

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being of vital or central importance; crucial
relating to foundation or base; elementary; primary; essential
unanswered; not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid
typical of country life or country people; awkwardly simple and provincial; lacking refinement or elegance
dried out by heat; toasted or roasted slightly
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