SAT Vocabulary Test Online

adage

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n. E.g. After reflecting on how I felt a year ago during the election itself and how I feel now, I do have to say that the old adage is true: governing is harder than campaigning.

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original work used as a model; original type
wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
outward decorations; ornamental covering or harness for horse
descendants collectively; the race that proceeds from a progenitor; future generations
sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
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attentive

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a. E.g. Spellbound, the attentive audience watched the final game of the tennis match, never taking their eyes from the ball.

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grossly improper; indecent; in poor taste
capable of being accomplished or brought about
of, relating to, or composed of matter; concerned with physical, not from intellectual or spiritual
having precise or logical relevance; pertaining or relating
alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
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conundrum

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

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refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
change something into another form; transform
brief, passing odor carried in air; trace to hint; slight, gentle gust of air
amendment or clause added to a legislative bill; one that rides, especially one who rides horses
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exemplary

(4)

a. E.g. But the official Miss America website stresses you performed all your duties in exemplary fashion before you gave up the crown.

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composed, and dignified in character or manner
sticking together; stubbornly unyielding; holding together firmly
lasting for long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
serving as model; outstanding; typical
trivial; of little substance; involving a surface only
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fluke

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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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agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
complete failure; sudden and violent collapse
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
unlikely occurrence; stroke of good luck; accident
blow, especially with fist; great influence, especially political or social
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incumbent

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a. E.g. Voters see the same old candidates year after year and figure that the incumbent is usually a lock in a vast number of congressional districts.

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stubbornly wrongheaded; directed away from what is right or good
open and unrestrained; free from traditional social or moral constraints
imposed as an obligation or duty; currently holding an office
pitiless; cruel; having no compassion or pity; merciless
tearfully sentimental; over-emotional; sickly-sentimental
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masochist

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n. E.g. The simple reality is that anybody who wants to be the leader of this country is some kind of masochist with a massively inflated ego.

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person convicted of crime; evil person
screenplay; outline or model of an expected sequence of events
unlawful taking and removing of another's personal property; theft
long, eventful journey; extended adventurous voyage or trip
one who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
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patent

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a. E.g. It was patent to everyone that the witness spoke the truth.

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open for the public to read; obvious; plain
differing in some characteristics; various
odd; old-fashioned; picturesque; unfamiliar or unusual in character
open to doubt; unsettled; questionable; difficult to solve
apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
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practical

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a. E.g. He was a practical man, opposed to theory.

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based on experience; useful
absence of ceremony; casual
suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
lively; vigorous; inducing enthusiasm or excitement; stirring
being without question; not counterfeit or copied; agreeable to truth or fact
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ruddy

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a. E.g. He came down the steps with his jacket flapping and his cheeks still ruddy from the scraping of the razor.

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gloomy; feeling of thoughtful sadness; affected by depression
disreputable; tired or sick; having many seeds
useless; having no useful result; vain
tiresome by reason of length, slowness, or dullness; progressing very slowly
reddish color; healthy-looking
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symmetry

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n. E.g. A certain symmetry is emerging in Indo-American relations.

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propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity
piece of transplanted tissue; portion of plant inserted in another plant
unthankful; ungrateful; one who rewards favors with enmity
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unmitigated

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a. E.g. He reviews the many attempts made, at various times, to form an Irish party, all of which ended in unmitigated failure.

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tiresome by reason of length, slowness, or dullness; progressing very slowly
unrelieved or immoderate in intensity or severity; without exception; absolute
lasting; surviving; long-suffering; patient
causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront
susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
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