SAT Vocabulary Test Online

affidavit

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n. E.g. This is an official affidavit from the court and it is saying that the whole thing was a hoax.

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anger aroused by something unjust
residue by smelting metal ore; dross; waste material from a coal mine; scum that forms on the surface of molten metal
written statement made under oath
mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
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autopsy

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n. E.g. The medical examiner ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

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quality or condition of being humble; low estimate of one's self; self-abasement
unfortunate accident; bad luck
introduction of something new
examination of dead body; post-mortem
concluding part; closing section
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compromise

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v. E.g. Sometimes the presence of a neutral third party can help adversaries compromise their differences.

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position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
shuffle; fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters; wrestle in a rough fashion
unlawfully enter boundaries of some else's property; commit an offense or a sin
adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
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dismantle

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v. E.g. Some analysts speculate that Citigroup is facing pressure to dismantle from the federal government.

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argue about prices; bargain, as over the price of something
seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
achieve or accomplish; gain
set right; correct by calculation or adjustment
take apart; disassemble; tear down
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expedite

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v. E.g. Because we are on a tight schedule, we hope you will be able to expedite the delivery of our order.

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tie with rope; fasten or restrict with rope or chain
sharpen; perfect or make more intense or effective
recover; return to health or strength; recover from financial loss
process fast and efficiently; execute quickly and efficiently
consider; think about carefully; weigh
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hybrid

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n. E.g. The purchase price of a plug-in hybrid is expected to be considerably higher than for a conventional diesel car since the batteries are still expensive.

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something of mixed origin or composition
torn, ragged wound; rough or jagged breach made by rending
severe trial; form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; difficult or painful experience
watching; inspection; close observation of a person or group; supervision
inherent power or ability; body of persons with specific professional powers
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justification

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n. E.g. If such justification is not enough under international law, please explain why you think it is not.

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unreal reflection; optical illusion
rebellion; uprising; rising against civil or political authority
study of prehistoric life; science of former life of the globe
good or just reason; condition or fact of being justified
torn, ragged wound; rough or jagged breach made by rending
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merger

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n. E.g. For Toshiba, the merger is an attempt to distance itself from unprofitable operations by letting Fujitsu effectively oversee its cellphone business.

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law enacted by legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler
complete failure; sudden and violent collapse
combination; union of two or more commercial corporations
government under a single ruler
state of violent agitation; eddying motion; unstable flow of a liquid or gas; state of violent disturbance and disorder
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random

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a. E.g. He used to get super drunk in random places; I don't know where he is now.

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existing in possibility; expected to become or be
without definite purpose, plan, or aim; having no specific pattern
gracious; showing warm and friendliness
loose and not easily controlled; lacking in rigor or strictness
stale in odor or taste; dull; out of date; antiquated; out of use; rusty
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reaper

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n. E.g. If a reaper is wounded at his work, they make the cat lick the wound.

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colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values
one who harvests grain, especially a machine for harvesting grain or pulse crops
ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of tube or gun barrel
emotional closeness; harmony; relationship of mutual trust or emotional affinity
state of being proximate; nearness in place, time, or relation
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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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arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity
ownership interest of shareholders in a corporate; something that is just and fair
moderation, especially regarding indulgence in alcohol; seriousness; gravity in manner or treatment
rebellion; uprising; rising against civil or political authority
firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
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trigger

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v. E.g. Please skip the remarks that will trigger bitter debates again.

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confirm; ratify; declare or make legally valid
cause something happen; set off
dress in finery; cloth to envelop; set out for display or use; place in an orderly arrangement
accuse of a crime or other wrongful act; suggest that someone is guilty
protect or fight for as first place
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