SAT Vocabulary Test Online

absolve

(1)

v. E.g. I absolve you from this responsibility.

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dress in finery; cloth to envelop; set out for display or use; place in an orderly arrangement
let off hook; relieve of requirement or obligation
speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
weaken by wearing away base or foundation; injure or impair; dig a mine or tunnel beneath
move heavily or clumsily; cut down timber of
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betray

(2)

v. E.g. The two spies betray their country by selling military secrets to the enemy.

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be better than; defeat; gain the advantage over
float in air ,especially by magical means
be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
fail completely; sink below the surface of the water
begin; originate; admit into membership
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coincidence

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n. E.g. Was it just a coincidence that John and she had chanced to meet at the market, or was he deliberately trying to seek her out?

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animal or plant living on another
close relationship, connection, or link; secret love affair
one that keeps guard; soldier stationed as a guard
two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly; tribute
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equilibrium

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n. E.g. A society which remains in equilibrium is termed static, that which is changing is called dynamic.

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two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
storage place for military equipment; stock of weapons
beginner; person new to a field or activity
area of theater or concert hall where audience sits
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gist

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n. E.g. The legends vary in detail but the gist is the same.

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a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
victim; object of hunt; hunted animal
examination of dead body; post-mortem
most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; central idea
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hypocritical

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a. E.g. It was a protest against the hypocritical policies of the United States, which has supported Mubarak despite his autocratic rule.

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pretending to be virtuous; deceiving
slightly obscure; unclear, confused, or uncertain
fatigued dulled by surfeit; exhausted; worn out; wearied
having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in form of cartoon
secretive, not openly shown
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intrude

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v. E.g. The pressures that would intrude from the galaxy would defeat our purpose.

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accuse of a crime or other wrongful act; suggest that someone is guilty
criticize harshly; wash in pan; cook in pan
make an energetic, usually hasty search
arise; have or take origin or descent
trespass; enter as an uninvited person
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menial

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a. E.g. Although some exiles struggled in menial jobs in the West, they at least enjoyed the benefits of a peaceful society.

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experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby; aged or processed
greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
suitable for servant; having low nature
tiresome by reason of length, slowness, or dullness; progressing very slowly
grossly improper; indecent; in poor taste
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rapport

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n. E.g. But their rapport is increasing as they spend more time together, some aides say.

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case of leather or similar material for pistol
animal that lives by preying on other animals; person who robs or exploits others
emotional closeness; harmony; relationship of mutual trust or emotional affinity
small body revolving around a larger one; subordinate
written order to require appearance in court to give testimony
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recourse

(10)

n. E.g. What other recourse is there for him in such a conflict than to flee or to die in the attempt?

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one that is turned or applied to for aid or security; resort for help or protection; access or admittance
explosion; violent release of energy caused by chemical or nuclear reaction
anxiety disorder by extreme and irrational fear; dislike
utmost height; highest point of a mountain
extended scolding; long angry or violent speech
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theoretical

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a. E.g. His work in theoretical physics, which I will not attempt to explain further here, has advance our understanding of the universe.

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close in time; about to occur; approaching
restricted; having the appropriate qualifications for an office, position, or task
queer; amusingly odd; comical
complex; elaborate; having many complexly arranged elements
not practical or applied; hypothetical; of or based on theory
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volition

(12)

n. E.g. The claim that volition is and should be based on cognition is not particularly controversial.

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lack of sound judgment; lack of discretion
act of making conscious choice; power or faculty of choosing
emotional closeness; harmony; relationship of mutual trust or emotional affinity
gift giver; person who gives people or institutions with financial help
small body revolving around a larger one; subordinate
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