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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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1. Perfect; most suitable






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






3. A harsh - discordant mixture of sounds






4. The philosophy that says that all events are predetermined or controlled by external causes






5. Not able to be imitated; unique






6. To say (something) aloud






7. To instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually; to enlighten






8. To totally bewilder or perplex; to puzzle






9. Extremely thorough - exhaustive - or accurate; strictly applied or adhered to






10. Overused; unoriginal






11. Average; not too large - severe or intense






12. To accept and allow bad behavior to continue






13. Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive






14. To believe in and follow the practices of






15. Not supported or proven by evidence; unconfirmed






16. An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; speculation






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






18. Uncertain; unknown






19. To postpone the consideration of






20. Not influenced by strong emotion; objective - neutral - or impartial






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






22. A phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks original thought






23. To prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time; to preempt






24. To absorb and integrate (people - ideas - or culture) into a wider society or culture






25. To make (something) seem less important - significant - or complex than it really is; to minimize






26. A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious - political - or other ideals; an extremist






27. To raise doubts or objections; to show reluctance






28. Too generous; lenient






29. To make less severe - serious - or painful; to alleviate






30. Causing an argument; controversial






31. To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery






32. To give a satisfactory explanation for (something)






33. To deride and criticize using satire






34. An activity of a specified kind - especially a recreational or athletic one






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






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






37. Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas






38. Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous






39. Not able to be controlled or restrained






40. Bad-tempered - argumentative - and uncooperative; grumpy






41. To get or obtain something from specified source






42. To make someone troubled - nervous - or disturbed; to upset or perturb






43. To grow (something); to raise (something)






44. To participate or become involved in






45. Severe or intense; sharp






46. A person who promotes the welfare of others - especially by the generous donation of money to good causes






47. Most important; main






48. An unorthodox or independent-minded person; a nonconformist






49. The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable






50. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another