Sat Words Quiz 27 (60 MCQs)

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1. The ..... horse was eliminated from therace when he refused to obey the jockey
2. At the ..... of her career, she was given a great encouragement by his marrying her.
3. The president may not concur with the Senate, but he must concede that we can no longer condone (continue) with age discrimation. As used in the line above, the word concur most nearly means.
4. What word means "to decrease in force or intensity" ?
5. To act as a go-between in settling conflicts
6. Frenzied; frantic
7. A person who is new to, or inexperienced in a particular skill or situation.
8. A feeling of not belonging or having no clear purpose.
9. If you lie under oath, you commit:
10. Viciousness and/or violence
11. Refractory definition
12. The most powerful ..... we have is our skilled, dedicated workforce.
13. Warn or reprimand someone firmly.
14. What part of speech is "tout" ?
15. A long, angry speech meant to criticize.
16. To adjust or reset something to a more accurate state.
17. Definition:excessive praise or admiration
18. Synonyms:active, bustling, busy, diligent ..... Antonyms:idle, inactive, unbusy, unemployed ..... The word is .....
19. To strike back after being attacked.
20. A few crumbs were the ..... left by the hungry diners.
21. He was like a large, beautiful cat, ..... and motionless, but prepared to leap.
22. Think deeply about something; to chew the cud.
23. Polish by rubbing
24. Many idioms are ..... and used too often.
25. BONUS:having knowledge or skill
26. Shining brightly; radiant.
27. What does "abolish" mean?
28. We don't know all the circumstances, so it would be pointless to .....
29. A person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators.
30. Which word would fit into this list?hinder, obstruct, hamper, .....
31. My mom keeps ..... me to do the dishes and clean my room.
32. Having unlimited power; able to do anything
33. What does billowing mean?
34. Existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
35. Support or strengthen; prop up
36. Extremely tiring and demanding.
37. Is this the right definition for fuse?To mix or to join (usually by melting)
38. Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
39. Make (a problem bad situation or negative feeling) worse.
40. This term would be used to describe someone who was quick to recover or bounce back, such as after an injury.
41. A bird that cannot fly is an .....
42. I am learning how to ..... an inanimate object in mid-air for 20 seconds.
43. The instructions were obscure, so they were .....
44. Always on alert, as if danger is constantly coming.
45. What word is an antonym for hindrance?
46. Comport means .....
47. A deep sense of worry or emotional unease.
48. After being bit by the Zombie, the costumer was rushed to the .....
49. A ..... a term or category that encompasses a variety of different elements.
50. The diplomat's imperturbable demeanor under pressure earned him the respect of both allies and adversaries. As used in the passage, "imperturbable" most nearly means:
51. Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
52. A tenacious person does not .....
53. In the modern era, religion was ..... in a negative way.
54. Showing off; gaudy
55. A feeling of resentment at insult
56. Fashion experts suggest you should find a few pieces to add to your wardrobe that that will ..... the seasons and styles.
57. Will discovers how to use the Subtle Knife of the title, an ..... instrument that allows one to cut holes in the fabric between adjacent universes-the deeper the cut, the farther the universe you enter is from our own.
58. Differentiating; mentally quick and observant; having insight
59. Because he was a slow reader, he decided to take a course in ..... reading.
60. This is a term for a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing.