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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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1. Floating debris (from a ship)






2. Not supported or proven by evidence






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






4. Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness






5. Refusal of any compromise; stubbornness






6. Eating away gradually - acidlike; bitterly sarcastic






7. Foolish or senseless behavior (noun)






8. Existing as an independent entity






9. Retiring - humble - modest






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






11. Various; miscellaneous - various; miscellaneous






12. your usual mood






13. The trait of being generous in behavior and temperament






14. Intricate; complex






15. Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude






16. Profound respect






17. Reducing staff or forces; conserving resources






18. Reluctant to draw attention to yourself






19. Made; concocted in order to deceive






20. Impulsive and unpredictable






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






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






23. Conflict within a group






24. Erroneous - unintelligent - wrong






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






26. Quick - shrewd - and unpredictable






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






28. Weariness of body or mind - lack of energy






29. Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction






30. Impartial; calm - free from emotion






31. Perfectly clear; leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding






32. Made up of a variety of sources or styles






33. Encouraged






34. Easily angered






35. Prevent progress






36. Tending to spread; spread over






37. Secret - concealed; underhanded






38. Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct






39. Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice






40. Obsolete - out of fashion - no longer usable






41. Fresh and clean; uncorrupted






42. Having a secret or hidden meaning






43. Simultaneously feeling opposing feelings; uncertain






44. yearning; sadly longing






45. Undamaged; uninjured






46. Forcibly expressive






47. Lacking either stimulating or irritating characteristics






48. Wordy - very talkative






49. Brief - concise






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