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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. Unexpected; unanticipated






2. An object or space used to contain or receive something






3. A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans






4. Obsessed; absorbed






5. To pacify or placate (someone) by agreeing to their demands






6. To reduce the danger or tension in (a difficult situation)






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






8. Too generous; lenient






9. Relating to the enforcement of a rule; rigid






10. A concentrated outpouring; a deluge






11. Showing a great deal of variety; heterogeneous






12. An official in a government department; an administrator






13. Using few words; concise






14. To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; to hinder






15. Eager or quick to argue - quarrel - or fight; combative






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






17. To spread or disperse (something - especially information) widely; to promulgate






18. To undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution); to destabilize






19. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned






20. A thing that is granted in response to demands; a compromise






21. Showing care and conscientiousness in one's work; hard-working






22. Difficult to find - catch - or achieve; evasive






23. Causing annoyance - anger - or another strong reaction






24. Consisting of parts all of the same kind; uniform






25. No longer needed or useful; needlessly replicating something already present






26. To depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature; to represent






27. Self-confidence or assurance - especially when in a demanding situation; poise






28. Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas






29. Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions






30. A false idea or belief; a mirage






31. Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances






32. A person who starts - organizes and operates a business






33. To imitate the appearance or character of






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






35. A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly - typically someone who has just died






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






37. Absolutely necessary; essential






38. The avoidance of excess or extremes; self-restraint






39. To tell someone about something; to give an account of an event or experience






40. An event regarded as a prediction or portent of good or evil






41. Acting with care and thought for the future; wise






42. At risk of suffering physical or emotional attack or harm






43. Lightheartedness; humor or frivolity






44. Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness






45. Not pretentious; modest






46. Unselfish concern for the well-being of others






47. Having or showing high moral standards; righteous






48. Having sharp powers of judgment; astute






49. Done with speed and efficiency






50. To overwhelm (someone) with things to be dealt with; to besiege