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SAT Reasoning Common Words
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logic-and-reasoning
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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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1. Affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching
revelation
radical
simulate
profusely
2. Oppression
tyranny
iconoclast
belligerent
plastic
3. Impossible to satisfy; unquenchable
synthesis
penchant
precursor
insatiable
4. A widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
prestige
predecessor
systemic
stereotype
5. To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; to hinder
ascetic
intimate
rigidity
impede
6. Inclined to agree with others or obey rules - especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent
compliant
steadfast
air
deceitful
7. Understood or implied without being stated
counterintuitive
insatiable
tacit
citation
8. To adopt or support (a cause - belief - or way of life); to endorse
espouse
conscientious
incoherent
grating
9. Something that exists only as an idea
thwart
unforeseen
abstraction
articulate
10. Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; confusing
economy
hearsay
profuse
cryptic
11. Special importance
chronicler
testimony
emphasis
appreciate
12. Not easily letting go of or giving up an object - a position - or an idea; not easily dispelled or discouraged
tenacity
tenacious
portray
terse
13. Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor
implacable
whimsy
anecdotal
infelicity
14. Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously; disdainful
machinate
irreverent
imply
heresy
15. Ominous; premonitory
anomaly
progenitor
portentous
simplistic
16. Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless true)
receptive
vicious
counterintuitive
inimitable
17. Deliberately created; artificial
extravagant
proceed
contrived
avuncular
18. Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening
ominous
anecdotal
table
credential
19. A theory; a proposed explanation
perpetual
hypothesis
prestige
ascetic
20. Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous
rigors
naïve
complementary
punctilious
21. Self-confidence or assurance - especially when in a demanding situation; poise
laud
populist
prescribe
aplomb
22. Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
pundit
perplexity
inimical
deride
23. Having or done with good judgment or sense; wise
debilitate
judicious
sedulous
denounce
24. To tell someone about something; to give an account of an event or experience
virtuoso
fabrication
imperious
recount
25. To prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence)
innocuous
tranquil
apathy
avert
26. One's opponent in a contest - conflict - or dispute; a rival
misconception
deceit
impediment
adversary
27. Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause
partisan
forebear
ineffable
consensus
28. Favorably disposed toward (an action - belief - or attitude); having a tendency to do something
adherent
satire
empiric
inclined
29. To annoy or irritate; to vex or exasperate
allusion
aesthete
peeve
skirt
30. To make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true or accurate; to confirm
averse
verify
exacerbate
credible
31. Indicating mild or amused puzzlement; curious
portray
quizzical
extol
oblivious
32. To cause (someone) to believe something that is not true; to trick
deceive
espouse
enigma
appropriate
33. Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
timid
candor
idiosyncrasy
confidential
34. To be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; to be current
atypical
prevail
eminent
impede
35. To describe the distinctive nature or features of
disparage
characterize
fallacy
prejudice
36. A concentrated outpouring; a deluge
palliate
naïvete
barrage
antipathy
37. Sharp or penetrating
lackadaisical
intimacy
renown
keen
38. To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive
tax
suffice
vacillate
appease
39. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time
orthodox
peeve
prevalent
trivial
40. A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly - typically someone who has just died
connoisseur
docile
vicarious
eulogy
41. To openly resist or refuse to obey; to disregard
malicious
laconic
unprovoked
defy
42. To make (a statement or assertion) less absolute; to modify - limit - or temper
rousing
incontrovertible
encumbrance
qualify
43. To cause (someone) to feel excited - invigorated - or angry
foreshadow
rouse
pugnacious
naïvete
44. An indirect reference
discriminating
convoluted
allusion
squalid
45. To make less severe - serious - or painful; to alleviate
mitigate
tranquil
didactic
penchant
46. To establish or originate (an institution or organization)
empathy
found
circumvent
deliberate
47. In agreement; consistent
implicate
invaluable
concordant
preoccupied
48. Not in harmony with the surroundings or other aspects of something
disingenuous
phenomenon
incongruous
zealous
49. Impossible to perceive; unnoticeable
opportune
imperceptible
indiscriminate
vicious
50. Perfect; most suitable
prevalent
conciliate
ideal
apprehension