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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. To express severe disapproval of (someone or something) - typically in a formal statement; to reprimand






2. Feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; resentful






3. To waste (something - especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner






4. Inappropriate; unsuitable






5. To make heavy demands on (someone's powers or resources)






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






7. Prompted by feelings of tenderness - sadness - or nostalgia






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






9. Better; higher-ranking






10. Average; not too large - severe or intense






11. Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune






12. A feature regarded as a characteristic part of something; a trait






13. The philosophy that says that all events are predetermined or controlled by external causes






14. To force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place






15. Uncertain; hesitant






16. To postpone the consideration of






17. Important; famous






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






19. A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something; an idol






20. Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something; fame






21. A printed document that advertises or describes a school - commercial enterprise - forthcoming book - etc. - in order to attract or inform clients






22. Lacking interest or excitement; dull






23. Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind






24. Famous; known or talked about by many people






25. Credibility






26. A concentrated outpouring; a deluge






27. To insult or belittle; to trivialize - ridicule - or mock






28. Theoretical; existing as an idea but not having a physical existence






29. Easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability; suggestible






30. To praise highly in speech or writing






31. Very old or old-fashioned; obsolete






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






33. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable






34. Indicating mild or amused puzzlement; curious






35. To assume






36. Heated disagreement






37. Very generous or forgiving - especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself; benevolent






38. Polite and restrained; proper






39. Deep sadness or guilt for a wrong committed






40. Famous or well known - typically for some bad quality or deed; infamous






41. Not justified or authorized; unnecessary






42. Something bought or obtained






43. All the people who are entitled to vote in an election






44. Of little value or importance






45. To attempt to persuade people of the merits of (someone or something); to extol






46. Relating to the enforcement of a rule; rigid






47. Given a great deal of respect - especially because of age - wisdom - or character






48. To take the place of (a person or thing previously in use); to supplant






49. A basic law; a fundamental truth






50. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view