SAT Vocabulary Test Online

alias

(1)

n. E.g. Since the alias is already defined in our management pack it should work fine.

Select answer:
corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
the smallest particle of substance, having all the properties of that substance
assumed name; another name; name that has been assumed temporarily
covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
Don't select.

breach

(2)

n. E.g. Jill sued Jack for breach of promise, claiming he had broken his promise to marry her.

Select answer:
extraordinary ability; military bravery; superior skill or ability
breaking of contract or duty
joining two surfaces or edges together along a line by sewing; material used in sewing
extreme edge or margin; border; enclosing boundary; space enclosed by such a boundary
weapon that is thrown or projected; rocket carrying instruments or warhead
Don't select.

commute

(3)

v. E.g. In exchange for cooperating with detectives on another case, criminal tried to commute his charges.

Select answer:
put into effect; supply with tools
question closely; examine by questioning formally or officially
drive or hunt out of hiding; uncover and bring to light by searching
obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; travel regularly from a place of residence to another place
go with light running steps; move about or proceed hurriedly
Don't select.

doctrine

(4)

n. E.g. An essential element to the doctrine is the employer's "continued willingness to employ" the employee.

Select answer:
lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
rebellion; uprising; rising against civil or political authority
length of time spent in particular way; allotted amount; limitation or restriction; fixed amount of work allotted
principles presented for belief, as by religious; principle of law; act of teaching; instruction
doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
Don't select.

farce

(5)

n. E.g. Nothing went right; the entire interview degenerated into a farce.

Select answer:
almost no; very little; deliberate discourtesy
close relationship, connection, or link; secret love affair
broad comedy; ridiculous parade; foolish show
decree; authoritative command or order
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
Don't select.

grovel

(6)

v. E.g. Do we not grovel here long enough, eating and drinking like mere brutes?

Select answer:
act as a patron to; support or sponsor
crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate
urge with a long pointed stick; give heart or courage to
question closely; examine by questioning formally or officially
make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred
Don't select.

lap

(7)

v. E.g. The kitten used to neatly lap up her milk.

Select answer:
pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
accuse of a crime or other wrongful act; suggest that someone is guilty
question severely; torture or afflict
take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently
call upon; ask for; request earnestly
Don't select.

objective

(8)

a. E.g. Even though he was her son, she tried to be objective about his behavior.

Select answer:
closely and firmly united or packed together; briefly giving gist of something
causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront
enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
deadly; causing or capable of causing death
not influenced by emotions; having actual existence or reality
Don't select.

quail

(9)

v. E.g. The Cowardly Lion was so afraid that he would quail in the face of danger.

Select answer:
move heavily or clumsily; cut down timber of
take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently
draw back, as with fear or pain
perceive intuitively; foresee future; have nature of or being a deity
draw back, as with fear or pain; show fear
Don't select.

recount

(10)

v. E.g. A born storyteller, my father loved to recount anecdotes about his early years in New York.

Select answer:
make an energetic, usually hasty search
hang about; wait nearby; remain floating
practice trickery or fraud; cheat
take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
narrate or tell; count over again
Don't select.

stint

(11)

n. E.g. She still plans to work on winning a real Grammy now that her "Dancing" stint is done.

Select answer:
small opening; means of escape or release; outlet; hole for the escape of gas or air
length of time spent in particular way; allotted amount; limitation or restriction; fixed amount of work allotted
excessively modest person; person excessively concerned about correct behavior
guarantee; assurance by seller; authorization or certification
conceited person; someone in love with himself or herself; person full of egoism and pride
Don't select.

vendor

(12)

n. E.g. The main weapon of the vendor is his tongue: his stream of words builds castles in the air, blows up glistening bubbles and silences all doubt.

Select answer:
group of trees smaller than a forest; orchard
criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
seller; provider; vending machine
close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
Don't select.