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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To describe (something) as admirable - especially undeservedly; to glamorize






2. Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect; impertinent






3. Out of normal character; unusual






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






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






6. To take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force






7. The ability to understand something immediately - without the need for conscious reasoning; instinct






8. Illogical; unintelligible






9. Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing






10. Purposeful - determined - and unwavering; adamant






11. Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style - especially in a pretentious or excessive way






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






13. To cause (someone) to feel excited - invigorated - or angry






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






15. To hold down or subdue (something) by force






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






17. A factual written account of important or historical events






18. Related to the whole system - not just parts






19. A concentrated outpouring; a deluge






20. A dangerous - difficult - or otherwise unfortunate situation






21. The ancient past






22. Falsification; lie






23. To make (someone) less angry or hostile; to pacify






24. To cause (an activity or event) to become political in character






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






26. Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette






27. Something that exists only as an idea






28. Feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; resentful






29. Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind






30. Agreement or harmony between people or groups; consensus






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






32. Deep sadness or guilt for a wrong committed






33. To make legitimate






34. Intimidating; seeming difficult to deal with






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






36. Argumentative; confrontational






37. To turn into bone or bony tissue; to become rigid or inflexible






38. Having or done with good judgment or sense; wise






39. Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness






40. To postpone the consideration of






41. To destroy completely; to put an end to






42. A firmly held belief or opinion






43. To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing; to deviate






44. Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations






45. To feel or express strong disapproval of (something); to abhor






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






47. Very skilled or proficient at something; adroit






48. To build up again from parts; to reconstruct






49. Enough; adequate






50. Involving conflict or opposition







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