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SAT Reasoning Common Words

Instructions:
  • 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. Lacking thought or intelligence; mindless






2. Of considerable importance - size - or worth; significant






3. A spoken word - statement - or vocal sound






4. A factual written account of important or historical events






5. Copiously






6. Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning






7. Commonplace; lacking poetic beauty






8. A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something; a proclivity






9. Involving conflict or opposition






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






11. An optimistic and cheerful nature






12. To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to fascinate






13. Careful management of available resources






14. Not typical; unusual






15. Conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true






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






17. To sense; to become aware or conscious of (something)






18. To display (something) ostentatiously - especially in order to provoke envy or admiration; to show off






19. To discourage (someone) from doing something - using doubt or fear






20. Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull






21. Having no foundation or basis in fact; groundless






22. A lack of variety; tedium






23. To admit that something is true after first denying or resisting it; to grant






24. To reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of; to belittle






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






26. To be of the same opinion; to agree






27. Having a good reputation; respected






28. Inflexibility






29. To spend less; to reduce one's expenses






30. Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession; renowned






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






32. A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation






33. To try hard to do or achieve something






34. Not easily convinced; dubious






35. To hold and use (a weapon - a tool - power - or influence)






36. Having knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic






37. To follow (someone or something); to seek to attain or accomplish (a goal)






38. General agreement






39. An indirect expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh when referring to something unpleasant






40. A result or effect of an action or condition






41. Uncertain; hesitant






42. A lack of self-control






43. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time






44. Well balanced and sensible






45. Fading; weakening






46. To force or oblige (someone) to do something; to pressure






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






48. Polite and restrained; proper






49. Referred to in a proverb or idiom; so well known as to be stereotypical






50. To be aware of beforehand; to predict