SAT Vocabulary Test Online

adhere

(1)

v. E.g. That is why the claying is necessary; it makes the grain adhere to the earth, otherwise it would float.

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put in order; arrange or place something in line
speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
hide from view; wrap for burial; shut off from sight; shelter
express, especially forcefully; release or discharge through an opening; rise to surface of water to breathe
stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
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arrogant

(2)

a. E.g. He often speaks in an arrogant tone, which doesn't encourage others to discuss with him.

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arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
close in time; about to occur; approaching
suitable for servant; having low nature
tiresome by reason of length, slowness, or dullness; progressing very slowly
unrelieved or immoderate in intensity or severity; without exception; absolute
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component

(3)

n. E.g. I wish this component like all others of my stereo system is working at the same time.

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element; ingredient; abstract part of something
wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness
ceremony of crowning queen or king
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entourage

(4)

n. E.g. She told her friends, the ambassador and his entourage from the Emperor, her husband would come back.

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religious image; idol; important and enduring symbol
a group of attendants or associates; one's environment
seller; provider; vending machine
quality of being novel; newness; something new and unusual
something that holds one back; state of being legally obliged and responsible
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exposure

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n. E.g. Peterson's investment has paid off both in exposure from the media and, more importantly, attention from many members of Congress.

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privilege; unquestionable right; exclusive power to command
risk, particularly of being exposed to disease; unmasking; act of laying something open
having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; excellent quality used to test excellence or genuineness of others
slap; blow with fist; blast of wind; meal at which guests serve themselves
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hover

(6)

v. E.g. He held the aircraft to hover on the lake and listened over his headset.

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draw back, as with fear or pain; show fear
attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
hang about; wait nearby; remain floating
have desire for something or someone; yearn; grieve or mourn for
stop motion; curb or restrain
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irony

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n. E.g. That most of us miss the irony is a vivid demonstration of our blindness.

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expression by deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; witty language used to insult
slap; blow with fist; blast of wind; meal at which guests serve themselves
art of identifying disease; critical analysis of nature of something
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; trait of judging wisely and objectively
deep, inconsolable grief; affliction; suffering; deep distress or misery, as from grief
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minute

(8)

a. E.g. The twins resembled one another closely; only minute differences set them apart.

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inclined to cruelty; deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on another
counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
highly excited with strong emotion; disordered or nervous activity
extremely small; short note
relating to foundation or base; elementary; primary; essential
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rail

(9)

v. E.g. You may rail at him all you want; you will never change him.

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give reduction in price on
obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; travel regularly from a place of residence to another place
be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
provide extensive explanation for words or phrases
scold; express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language
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rustic

(10)

a. E.g. Schulz says the team of researchers will spend weeks at a time living and working in rustic conditions in the Mexican village.

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without an equal; being the only one of its kind
spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
full of life; animated; necessary to continued existence; living or breathing
typical of country life or country people; awkwardly simple and provincial; lacking refinement or elegance
impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
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sluggish

(11)

a. E.g. Technological advance is also a major factor in sluggish wage growth in the United States.

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stocky; short and thick; low and broad
generous in providing aid to others; charitable
lazy; with little movement; very slow
having no motion; being at rest; fixed; stationary
pertinent; having connection with matter at hand
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unravel

(12)

v. E.g. The problem I am trying to unravel is more complex than any others.

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pierce with numerous holes; perforate; permeate or spread throughout
undo or ravel knitted fabric of; separate and clarify; solve
display in order to impress others; swagger; walk with a lofty proud gait
give in respectfully; submit or yield to another's wish or opinion
move or act clumsily and in confusion
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