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Jurisdiction means
The definition of the word stringent is...
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The definition of the word stringent is...
different
demanding
flexible
2
Jurisdiction means
beliefs
control
advice
3
The word for "well proportioned; balanced; the same on both sides" is...
superficially
germane
symmetrical
plight
4
The definition of plight is...
an unfortunate situation
an unlikely situation
a delayed situation
5
The word for, "clearly expressed; easily understood" is...
plight
contrite
lucid
verbose
6
The SAT word that means to set free from slavery, captivity, or oppression
inclusive
emancipate
jurisdiction
impede
7
Verbose most closely means...
self-important
loud
wordy
8
Legal documents are worded in such __ language that most people need a lawyer to translate.
grotesque
esoteric
austere
provocative
9
A native of Kansas, Randy was ____ by the skyline in New York City.
metamorphosis
perfunctory
austered
mesmerized
10
Germane most closely means...
danagubg
foreign
related
11
The word entrepreneur most closely means...
an overconfident person
a conformist
a business investor
12
Common ways to make ads ___ are the use of humor and famous singers.
perfunctory
austere
provocative
notorious
13
The definition of perfunctory is...
uninterested
enthusiastic
exaggerated
14
The trial was a _________ of justice because several of the juror had been bribed.
perfunctory
notorious
travesty
metamorphosis
15
Nancy has tried to __ the ants in her kitchen, but no matter how she sprays, they reappear.
encompassed
presumptuous
eradicate
adept
16
In writing, it is actually easier to be __ than make the effort to cut out unnecessary words.
superficially
lucid
verbose
contrite
17
The word travesty most closely means...
a joking, disrespectful imitation
a simple version
an extra copy
18
My grandpa help many jobs during his life; he even did a ___ in the circus.
sordid
homogeneous
standardize
stint
19
The SAT word that means "a strong dislike or distaste; hatred"
preposterous
antipathy
advocate
emancipate
20
"Since the robbery involved crossing state lines, the federal government had ___ in the case"
jurisdiction
idiosyncrasy
advocate
impede
21
The definition of antipathy is?
a preference
a strong dislike
a lack of concern
22
Chet refuses a cell phone. For most this __ would certainly __ their attempts at a social life.
inclusive;precarious
idiosyncrasy; impede
advocate;inclusive
idiosyncrasy;imminent
23
The word that means, "too bold; overly confident" is...
eradicate
persumptuous
homogeneous
adept
24
The word that means to "include; contain" is...
encompass
sordid
presumptuous
adept
25
When my dog is scolded, her drooping tail and sad eyes make it seem that she's ___.
contrite
connoisseur
lucid
distraught
26
"For someone allergic to insect bites, beekeeping would be a ________ occupation."
antipathy
precarious
impede
imminent
27
The definition of the word sordid is...
ugly
natural
proud
28
Connoisseur most closely means...
a doubter
an authority
a leader
29
The definition of contrite is...
sorry
confused
angry
30
To be known widely but unfavorably; having a bad reputation
provocative
travesty
notorious
esoteric
31
Nutritionists today _____ a diet low in fats and high in fiber.
precarious
impede
advocate
antipathy
32
Lining the music school's hallway are ___s of handwritten pages of music by great composers.
facsimile
austere
notorious
mesmerize
33
To argue fairly, stick to the topic and don't bring up old points that aren't ___ to the issue.
lucid
germane
plight
distraught
34
Sam is a __of Native Amer. crafts. She can identify the tribe after examining a piece only __.
connoisseur;germanely
germane; contritely
connoisseur;superficially
germane; superficially
35
When the little boy said there was a frog in his milk, everyone laughed at his _____ idea.
precarious
preposterous
advocate
impede
36
The SAT word that means "about to happen" is
advocate
idiosyncrasy
antipathy
imminent
37
The word adept most closely means...
skillful
awkward
profitable
38
A __ of Asian art told me that my Chinese vase is very old, quite rare, and valuable.
connoisseur
verbose
contrite
germane
39
Idiosyncrasy means...
a personal habit
a selfish habit
a dangerous habit
40
The word homogeneous most closely means...
of high quality
the same throughout
strictly controlled
41
The definition of grotesque is...
hard to understand
charming
strange looking
42
It takes years of study and practice to become ___ at acupuncture.
adept
sordid
presumptuous
stringent
43
A SAT word that means "to speak or write in favor of; support"
advocate
precarious
imminent
impede
44
Intended for or understood by only certain group; beyond the understanding of most people
notorious
austere
esoteric
metamorphosis
45
Austere most closely means...
very ugly
very plain
very youthful
46
On hot days in our town, you can see young ___ operating their own lemonade stands.
standardize
stints
sordid
entrepreneur
47
The definition of impede is...
to oppress
to include
to slow down
48
The word that means "to make consistent; cause to conform to a model" is...
sordid
standardize
encompass
stringent
49
During Nate's __ at military school, he felt the __ rules impeded his flexible approach.
stint; eradicate
sordid; adept
stint; stringent
standardized;stringent
50
The word for "a secret plot by two or more people, especially harmful" is...
distraught
lucid
connoisseur
conspiracy
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To hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound
metamorphosis
grotesque
austere
mesmerize
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The definition of preposterous is...
ridiculous
risky
exciting