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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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1. To give special importance to (something); to stress






2. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned






3. Definite and clear; vehement






4. A view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion






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






6. A belief that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response






7. Showing contempt; scornful






8. Easily shaped or molded; malleable






9. To harm the good reputation of (someone or something)






10. Strictly controlled or enforced






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






12. A dangerous - difficult - or otherwise unfortunate situation






13. Oppression






14. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt






15. A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true






16. Extremely complex and difficult to follow






17. Special importance






18. Related to language or linguistics (the study of language)






19. An incorrect understanding






20. Showing or feeling no interest - enthusiasm - or concern






21. To make a serious or urgent request - typically to the public






22. Sticking together or forming a whole






23. To make use of






24. Freedom from external control or influence; independence






25. The state of being unaware of what is happening






26. Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering






27. Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; brazen






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






29. Puzzling; confusing






30. To omit or decline to take (something pleasant or valuable); to go without






31. To represent or depict artistically






32. A stock of plays - dances - or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform






33. A statement that - despite sound reasoning from facts - leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or illogical; a self-contradiction






34. Not easily convinced; dubious






35. Severe or intense; sharp






36. A factual written account of important or historical events






37. Awkward and hard to use; cumbersome






38. To satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full






39. To totally bewilder or perplex; to puzzle






40. Something that exists only as an idea






41. In low spirits from loss of hope or courage; disheartened






42. To exercise control over; to have a commanding influence on






43. Having or showing no skill; clumsy






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






45. To describe the distinctive nature or features of






46. Not able to be imitated; unique






47. Causing an argument; controversial






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






49. Leaving no doubt; unambiguous






50. Existing only on the surface; not deep