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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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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. To engage in plots and intrigues; to scheme






2. Unlikely; improbable






3. Sticking together or forming a whole






4. A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type






5. Showing interest or concern; considerate






6. To depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature; to represent






7. To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth - idea - or belief); to discredit or disprove






8. Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns; elaborate






9. Not in harmony with the surroundings or other aspects of something






10. A recommendation or formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications; an endorsement






11. Something different from what is standard - normal - or expected; an oddity






12. A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly - typically someone who has just died






13. A large difference






14. To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of






15. Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought






16. A substance or thing that increases activity - interest - or enthusiasm






17. Based on a hypothesis; theoretical






18. Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; brazen






19. To repeat for emphasis or clarity






20. To overcome (a problem or difficulty) - typically in a clever or sneaky way; to get around






21. Not ruled or controlled by others






22. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty






23. Referred to in a proverb or idiom; so well known as to be stereotypical






24. To recall and show respect for (someone or something) in a ceremony; to pay homage to






25. To cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument






26. Never done or known before; unheard of






27. Taking ideas - style - or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources; broad-based






28. Messy and dirty; scruffy






29. Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something






30. To turn into bone or bony tissue; to become rigid or inflexible






31. An opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine or what is generally accepted; blasphemy






32. Definite and clear; vehement






33. Excellent; impressively splendid






34. Individually separate and distinct






35. Failing to take proper care in doing something






36. A statement that - despite sound reasoning from facts - leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or illogical; a self-contradiction






37. Having good judgment or taste; selective






38. The use of language that seems to be the opposite of the intended meaning; sarcasm






39. Dangerously high or steep






40. To make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true or accurate; to confirm






41. Not feeling or showing emotion






42. A thing causing constant trouble or irritation






43. To make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource) - not necessarily unfairly






44. A question asked in order to produce an effect or to make a statement rather than to get information






45. Diplomatic; discreet






46. The feeling - often pleasant - of tiredness or inertia; lethargy






47. An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for (something)






48. Relating to economics or the economy






49. Strong and healthy; vigorous






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