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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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1. Affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching






2. Oppression






3. Impossible to satisfy; unquenchable






4. A widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing






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






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






7. Understood or implied without being stated






8. To adopt or support (a cause - belief - or way of life); to endorse






9. Something that exists only as an idea






10. Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; confusing






11. Special importance






12. Not easily letting go of or giving up an object - a position - or an idea; not easily dispelled or discouraged






13. Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor






14. Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously; disdainful






15. Ominous; premonitory






16. Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless true)






17. Deliberately created; artificial






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






19. A theory; a proposed explanation






20. Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous






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






22. Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile






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






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






25. To prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence)






26. One's opponent in a contest - conflict - or dispute; a rival






27. Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause






28. Favorably disposed toward (an action - belief - or attitude); having a tendency to do something






29. To annoy or irritate; to vex or exasperate






30. To make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true or accurate; to confirm






31. Indicating mild or amused puzzlement; curious






32. To cause (someone) to believe something that is not true; to trick






33. Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened






34. To be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; to be current






35. To describe the distinctive nature or features of






36. A concentrated outpouring; a deluge






37. Sharp or penetrating






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






39. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time






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






41. To openly resist or refuse to obey; to disregard






42. To make (a statement or assertion) less absolute; to modify - limit - or temper






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






44. An indirect reference






45. To make less severe - serious - or painful; to alleviate






46. To establish or originate (an institution or organization)






47. In agreement; consistent






48. Not in harmony with the surroundings or other aspects of something






49. Impossible to perceive; unnoticeable






50. Perfect; most suitable