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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A declaration; a statement






2. To describe (something) as admirable - especially undeservedly; to glamorize






3. To stimulate or cause (a reaction or emotion - typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone; to arouse






4. The expression of dissatisfaction






5. Deliberately cruel or violent; savage






6. A person's character - personality - or nature






7. Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others






8. To totally bewilder or perplex; to puzzle






9. The way in which something is regarded or understood; a general idea






10. Favorably disposed toward (an action - belief - or attitude); having a tendency to do something






11. Having no foundation or basis in fact; groundless






12. Well meaning and kindly; compassionate






13. Self-confidence or assurance - especially when in a demanding situation; poise






14. Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; acute






15. To make or declare (something - typically a church) sacred






16. Continuing without pause or interruption






17. To spend less; to reduce one's expenses






18. To return to a former or less developed state; to go backward






19. Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand






20. Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large - powerful - intense - or capable






21. Long-standing bitterness or resentfulness; spite






22. Not important or significant






23. An earlier event that is regarded as an example or model to be followed in the future






24. Complimentary






25. Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native






26. To insult or belittle; to trivialize - ridicule - or mock






27. Enough; adequate






28. Thinly dispersed or scattered; scarce






29. Wonder; admiration






30. Consisting of parts all of the same kind; uniform






31. New - unusual - and experimental - especially as related to the arts; innovative






32. Humbleness; a modest or low view of one's own importance






33. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing






34. Something that exists only as an idea






35. Incapable of making mistakes; unfailing






36. The use of trickery to achieve a political - financial - or legal purpose; deception






37. Lacking imagination - foresight - or intellectual insight; narrow-minded






38. Bringing strong images - memories - or feelings to mind






39. A false idea or belief; a mirage






40. To make (a statement or assertion) less absolute; to modify - limit - or temper






41. Showing contempt; scornful






42. Not able to be denied or disputed; certain






43. Freedom from external control or influence; independence






44. Sounding harsh and unpleasant






45. Affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching






46. Having an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way; tactful






47. Carried or supported






48. Wishing to do what is right - especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligent






49. Given a great deal of respect - especially because of age - wisdom - or character






50. To strip (something) of its covering - possessions - or assets; to make bare