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SAT Reasoning Vocab

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. Lasting a very short time






2. Very talkative






3. Troubled; distressed






4. Instructing and improving spiritually or morally






5. Erroneous - unintelligent - wrong






6. Easily angered






7. Stubbornly insistent on theory without regard for practicality or suitability






8. Made up of a variety of sources or styles






9. Forcibly expressive






10. Impulsive and unpredictable






11. Creating conflict






12. Foolish or senseless behavior (noun)






13. Slow - sluggish - listless - weak






14. Not supported or proven by evidence






15. Incapable of being expressed






16. Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness






17. Prevent progress






18. Ill-tempered and quarrelsome; disagreeable






19. Challenged; called into question






20. Wordy - very talkative






21. Floating debris (from a ship)






22. Sorry; showing regret






23. Retiring - humble - modest






24. The trait of being generous in behavior and temperament






25. Fresh and clean; uncorrupted






26. Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch - denomination - or sect).






27. (adj.) appearing true - reasonable - or fair






28. An unsuitable or misleading name






29. (adj.) subject to odd ideas - notions - or fancies; playful; unpredictable






30. Quick - shrewd - and unpredictable






31. The art of presenting ideas in a clear - effective - and persuasive manner






32. Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice






33. Difficult to accomplish






34. Extreme - chauvinistic patriotism - often favoring an aggressive - warlike foreign policy






35. Characterized by arrogant assertion of unproved or unprovable principles






36. Intended to deceive






37. Set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior - habits - or beliefs






38. (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty - careless






39. Obsolete - out of fashion - no longer usable






40. Open to more than one interpretation






41. Intended to teach or instruct






42. Clothing - garments






43. Conflict within a group






44. Having a secret or hidden meaning






45. Intended to attract notice and impress others






46. Superiority to all others






47. Weariness of body or mind - lack of energy






48. (adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas






49. Encouraged






50. Very careful; diligent; requiring great care; meticulous