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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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






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






3. Based on observation and experience rather than theory or pure logic; evidence-based






4. To cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate; to alienate






5. The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of something; acuity






6. Slow; sluggish






7. To make a serious or urgent request - typically to the public






8. A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality






9. Extremely dirty and unpleasant - especially as a result of poverty or neglect






10. Demanding - difficult - or extreme conditions






11. Relating to economics or the economy






12. Completing; harmonious






13. Fervent; ardent






14. Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant






15. Calm; peaceful






16. A person who either critiques things or criticizes things






17. Difficult to find - catch - or achieve; evasive






18. To spread or disperse (something - especially information) widely; to promulgate






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






20. To express disapproval of; to criticize






21. Not ruled or controlled by others






22. Contrary to what is usual - traditional - or accepted; unconventional






23. Mental calmness - composure - and evenness of temper - especially in a difficult situation; composure






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






25. To examine (a book - movie - etc.) and suppress or remove unacceptable parts of it






26. To come to an end - or to bring (something) to an end






27. Never ending or changing; perennial






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






29. To come before (something)






30. Making a show of being morally superior to other people; self-righteous






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






32. A spoken word - statement - or vocal sound






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






34. Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; ubiquitous






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






36. Briefly and clearly expressed; concise






37. To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive






38. A thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned; a thing belonging to a different time period






39. To overcome (a problem or difficulty) - typically in a clever or sneaky way; to get around






40. To take (something) for one's own use - typically without the owner's permission; to seize






41. Thrifty; careful not to waste money or resources






42. An optimistic and cheerful nature






43. Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously; disdainful






44. Inflexibility






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






46. Falsification; lie






47. Eager or quick to argue - quarrel - or fight; combative






48. Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances






49. Showing or feeling no interest - enthusiasm - or concern






50. To put forth a hypothesis