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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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1. To postpone the consideration of






2. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time






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






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






5. Easily made angry; irritable






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






7. The expression of dissatisfaction






8. Hostile and aggressive; confrontational






9. The combining of things to form a whole or something new






10. To destroy completely; to put an end to






11. A scheme






12. To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply






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






14. Understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge; obscure






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






16. To make (someone) weak and infirm; to impair






17. Exciting or impressive






18. Showing great knowledge - perception - or insight






19. Causing great public interest and excitement; shocking






20. A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions






21. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned






22. Lax in morals; licentious






23. To show (someone) to be involved in a crime






24. Looking or sounding sad and dismal; mournful






25. To make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly; to facilitate






26. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt






27. Slow; sluggish






28. To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of






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






30. A system or organization in which people are ranked one above the other according to status or authority






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






32. Not easily convinced; dubious






33. Doubtfulness






34. To represent (a quality or concept) by a figure in human form; to epitomize






35. To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to declare






36. An ancestor






37. Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances






38. Relaxed and informal






39. A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning






40. A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance






41. Original; inventive






42. A thing that is inappropriate - especially a remark or expression






43. To repeat for emphasis or clarity






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






45. A thing that completes or brings to perfection






46. To diminish in value over a period of time






47. Wishing to do what is right - especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligent






48. A feature regarded as a characteristic part of something; a trait






49. Famous or well known - typically for some bad quality or deed; infamous






50. At the point of death; in terminal decline