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






2. Existing in something as a permanent - essential - or characteristic attribute; intrinsic






3. Mental calmness - composure - and evenness of temper - especially in a difficult situation; composure






4. Having great knowledge or learning; scholarly






5. To split apart or go in a different direction






6. Fully comprehensive; all-inclusive






7. Freedom from external control or influence; independence






8. The state of being subject to death






9. Having a thick - sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity






10. Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty - danger - or disappointment






11. Deserving contempt; despicable






12. A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between undesirable alternatives; a quandary






13. Not ruled or controlled by others






14. The state of being unaware of what is happening






15. Related to a city or town






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






17. Deception






18. To grow (something); to raise (something)






19. Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence; timorous






20. Careful management of available resources






21. A deep - pensive - and long-lasting sadness






22. Lightheartedness; humor or frivolity






23. Average; not too large - severe or intense






24. Easily made angry; irritable






25. The confidence - enthusiasm - and discipline of a person or group at a particular time; self-esteem






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






27. To irritate or annoy to an extreme degree; to infuriate






28. A strong dislike or disinclination; antipathy






29. To recall and show respect for (someone or something) in a ceremony; to pay homage to






30. Old-fashioned or outdated






31. Lacking thought or intelligence; mindless






32. Using few words; concise






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






34. A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions






35. A supporter of an ideology or system of beliefs - especially someone who is uncompromising and dogmatic






36. Able to be heard






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






38. An optimistic and cheerful nature






39. Oppression






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






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






42. Not feeling or showing emotion






43. To succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something






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






45. Unwilling to believe something; skeptical






46. To make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause






47. Humble submission and respect






48. A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity






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






50. Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind; volatile