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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. Larger or more generous than is usual or necessary






2. Playfully quaint or fanciful - especially in an appealing and amusing way






3. To make (a doubt - feeling - or belief) disappear; to drive (something) away






4. Related to the whole system - not just parts






5. A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans






6. Persistence; determination






7. Wanting or devouring great quantities of food






8. To remember (something); to call to mind






9. To manage without; to get rid of






10. A recommendation or formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications; an endorsement






11. Something different from what is standard - normal - or expected; an oddity






12. Size - especially the great size - extent - or importance of something






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






14. The use of humor - irony - exaggeration - or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices






15. To get or obtain something from specified source






16. The conclusion that can be drawn from something not explicitly stated






17. Complete; all-inclusive






18. Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns; elaborate






19. No longer needed or useful; needlessly replicating something already present






20. To serve as evidence or proof of something






21. Taking ideas - style - or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources; broad-based






22. Causing great public interest and excitement; shocking






23. Leaving no doubt; unambiguous






24. A remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a cliche






25. To make (someone) feel annoyed - frustrated - or worried - especially with trivial matters






26. To cause (someone) to feel completely baffled; to puzzle






27. Favorably disposed toward (an action - belief - or attitude); having a tendency to do something






28. Unwise






29. Sounding harsh and unpleasant






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






31. Deceitful






32. To combine - merge - or unite






33. Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise






34. Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless true)






35. To put off (an action or event) to a later time; to postpone






36. Poor; destitute






37. Involving conflict or opposition






38. A result or effect of an action or condition






39. A person or thing that comes before another; a forerunner






40. Close familiarity or friendship; closeness






41. Producing many works






42. A person who either critiques things or criticizes things






43. A possibility or likelihood






44. To quote (a passage - book - or author) as evidence for an argument or statement; to mention as an example






45. To totally bewilder or perplex; to puzzle






46. An impression of a manner given by someone; an appearance






47. A subject or matter that strongly interests or engrosses someone; an obsession






48. Not authorized by law; not in accordance with accepted standards






49. Lacking thought or intelligence; mindless






50. Most important; main