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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. Size - especially the great size - extent - or importance of something






2. Demanding - difficult - or extreme conditions






3. Friendly - lively - and enjoyable; cheerful and jovial






4. To cause (someone) to become angry; to annoy






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






6. Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something






7. Easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability; suggestible






8. Of secondary or minor importance






9. Standing out and clearly visible; attracting attention






10. Not able to be removed or forgotten; ineradicable






11. Narrow-mindedness - insularity - or lack of sophistication






12. An act - statement - or gift that is intended to show gratitude - respect - or admiration






13. Treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are; superficial






14. A sign or warning that something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen; an omen






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






16. To be aware of beforehand; to predict






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






18. Showing contempt; scornful






19. To make use of






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






21. Collusion; connivance






22. To irritate or annoy to an extreme degree; to infuriate






23. A remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a cliche






24. A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament






25. To waste (something - especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner






26. Unwilling; reluctant






27. Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise






28. To repeat for emphasis or clarity






29. Given a great deal of respect - especially because of age - wisdom - or character






30. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view






31. The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable






32. Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening






33. Theoretical; existing as an idea but not having a physical existence






34. Unverified information received from other people; rumor






35. An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property; an inferno






36. The people living in a particular country or area






37. To be a perfect example of






38. To openly disregard (a rule - law or convention); to defy






39. Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull






40. The intention or desire to do evil; ill will






41. Unable to be placated






42. Using few words; concise






43. An official in a government department; an administrator






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






45. To describe incorrectly






46. Careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress - especially by keeping confidences secret; tactful






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






48. So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant






49. To entertain or amuse (someone) with talk






50. Exciting or impressive