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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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1. Excellent; impressively splendid






2. To quote (a passage - book - or author) as evidence for an argument or statement; to mention as an example






3. To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive






4. Doubtfulness






5. Separately or individually - and in the order already mentioned






6. An expert judge in matters of taste






7. Very old or old-fashioned; obsolete






8. A person who performs tricks that deceive the eye; a magician






9. Relevant; applicable






10. Inclined to agree with others or obey rules - especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent






11. Concerned (or overly concerned) with lawsuits or litigation






12. Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant






13. An activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a distraction






14. Polite and restrained; proper






15. To gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power)






16. Agreement or harmony between people or groups; consensus






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






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






19. Full of energy and enthusiasm






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






21. Stated or appearing to be true - but not necessarily so; purported






22. To confirm or give support to (a statement or theory)






23. Gentle; kindly






24. Attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others; appeal allure






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






26. The state of being subject to death






27. To be a perfect example of






28. Not able to be denied or disputed; certain






29. Deliberately cruel or violent; savage






30. Selfless; compassionate






31. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing






32. To stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable); to curb






33. Credibility






34. Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved






35. To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively; to confront






36. An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public






37. Careful consideration






38. To put (a decision - plan - agreement - etc.) into effect






39. To strongly suggest but not explicitly state






40. Done with speed and efficiency






41. Close familiarity or friendship; closeness






42. A subject or matter that strongly interests or engrosses someone; an obsession






43. With no excess fat; elegantly simple






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






45. Existing only on the surface; not deep






46. New - unusual - and experimental - especially as related to the arts; innovative






47. The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration - worthless - or deserving scorn; disdain






48. To feel deep respect or admiration for (something); to honor






49. Based on what is generally done or believed; traditional






50. Larger or more generous than is usual or necessary