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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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1. Unverified information received from other people; rumor






2. Not easily convinced; dubious






3. Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; cursory






4. Demanding - difficult - or extreme conditions






5. The ability to judge well






6. To regard as perfect or better than in reality






7. A person who studies anthropology






8. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned






9. Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy






10. A mixture or blend






11. To make something more interesting by adding extra details; to exaggerate






12. Instinctive; easy to use and understand






13. Cheerful and full of energy; exuberant






14. Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy






15. To prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence)






16. In agreement; consistent






17. Making something likely or possible; favorable to






18. Strictly controlled or enforced






19. To call people together for (a meeting); to assemble






20. A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty






21. Given or supplied free of charge






22. A person whose power derives from their wealth; a rich person






23. To overcome or bring under control; to quiet (something) down






24. Having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual; gifted






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






26. Resolutely firm and unwavering; loyal






27. Having good judgment or taste; selective






28. Unable to be affected by






29. Deserving contempt; despicable






30. To come before (something)






31. Obsessed; absorbed






32. Lacking interest or excitement; dull






33. A large difference






34. Easily made angry; irritable






35. Collusion; connivance






36. Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical






37. A sudden desire or change of mind - especially one that is unusual or unexplained; an impulse






38. Not able to be removed or forgotten; ineradicable






39. Preventing success or development; harmful






40. Not supported or proven by evidence; unconfirmed






41. Suggesting similarities or comparisons with something else






42. Not typical; unusual






43. Gentle; kindly






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






45. To perceive or recognize (something)






46. Showing a lack of self-control






47. Fit for a monarch - especially in being magnificent or dignified






48. A portrayal; a description






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






50. Not able to be controlled or restrained