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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. Something bought or obtained






2. A person who originates an artistic - political - or intellectual movement






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






4. Hesitant; indecisive






5. Intended to teach - especially in a patronizing way or having moral instruction as a hidden motive






6. Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence; timorous






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






8. To diminish in value over a period of time






9. Deserving contempt; despicable






10. A stock of plays - dances - or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform






11. Credibility






12. Covering or affecting a large area






13. To succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something






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






15. To cause (someone) to feel excited - invigorated - or angry






16. The state of being unaware of what is happening






17. Based on illusion; not real






18. Inspiring respect and admiration






19. To give a satisfactory explanation for (something)






20. Fervent; ardent






21. Tired - bored - or lacking enthusiasm - typically after having had too much of something; apathetic






22. A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions






23. Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette






24. To help to clarify or explain (a subject or matter); to shed light on






25. Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do - without active response or resistance






26. To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly






27. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness






28. To fail or break down - typically as a result of a particular problem or setback






29. A person who creates a chronicle






30. Argumentative; confrontational






31. Showing a great deal of variety; heterogeneous






32. Requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring






33. Having the ability to speak fluently and coherently; eloquent






34. Persistence; determination






35. Formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling






36. Not showing care for the consequences of an action; reckless






37. A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality






38. Not justified or authorized; unnecessary






39. Unplanned; spontaneous






40. To dispute the truth - validity - or honesty of (a statement or motive); to call into question






41. Exciting; stirring






42. Lightheartedness; humor or frivolity






43. To undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution); to destabilize






44. Relating to a violent natural event or disaster; catastrophic






45. Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; flexible






46. Deliberately cruel or violent; savage






47. A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit






48. Humorously critical of oneself






49. To cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged






50. Mental calmness - composure - and evenness of temper - especially in a difficult situation; composure