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SAT Reasoning Common Words
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logic-and-reasoning
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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. Sharpness or keenness of thought - vision - or hearing
discreet
sate
acuity
tactful
2. Unplanned; spontaneous
enthrall
unpremeditated
sympathy
zealot
3. A subtle distinction - feature - or argument
prescribe
discrete
skeptical
subtlety
4. So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
negligible
hyperbole
aversion
discerning
5. Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large - powerful - intense - or capable
formidable
perpetuate
paraphrase
lamentable
6. Illogical; unintelligible
allegory
grievance
deceitful
incoherent
7. Relating to or acting as a cause
causal
proverb
indignant
didactic
8. To use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself; to be evasive
credence
neglect
elude
equivocate
9. To cause (an undesirable event) to happen suddenly - unexpectedly - or prematurely
precipitate
buoyancy
disrepute
rouse
10. A statement that - despite sound reasoning from facts - leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or illogical; a self-contradiction
implicate
radical
dialect
paradox
11. Better; higher-ranking
superior
obsolete
contemporary
divergent
12. A possibility or likelihood
prospect
skeptical
provocative
implacable
13. To express severe disapproval of (someone or something) - typically in a formal statement; to reprimand
stimulus
superfluous
censure
perfidy
14. A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something; a proclivity
virtuosity
disparage
prominent
penchant
15. To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to fascinate
ascetic
intrigue
emphasize
agitate
16. A ruler who has absolute power; a dictator
unsubstantiated
profusion
autocrat
legitimate
17. The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
disdain
temperate
tyranny
conspicuous
18. An impression of a manner given by someone; an appearance
supercilious
air
laudatory
implication
19. To believe in and follow the practices of
adhere
diligent
aplomb
jocular
20. Bringing strong images - memories - or feelings to mind
diplomatic
cite
evocative
connoisseur
21. Extremely or unusually small; miniscule
complementary
redundant
unverified
diminutive
22. To overwhelm (someone) with things to be dealt with; to besiege
substantiate
concord
aplomb
inundate
23. So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
presumptive
verify
simplistic
subtle
24. A polite expression of praise or admiration
dilatory
robust
compliment
insure
25. To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply
preconception
proliferate
atypical
inept
26. Out of normal character; unusual
determinism
acquisition
uncharacteristic
ingenuous
27. To express disapproval of; to criticize
demeanor
deprecate
subvert
divergent
28. Lacking strength and solidity
insubstantial
receptive
insatiable
indeterminate
29. Poor; destitute
indigent
regale
apathetic
imprudent
30. To think out or plan (an action - especially a crime) beforehand
premeditate
intuition
contemptible
languor
31. Unsophisticated or narrow-minded; parochial
pretentious
rouse
illusion
provincial
32. An indirect expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh when referring to something unpleasant
terminate
euphemism
icon
marginal
33. Feeling opposition or hostility toward something
debilitate
circumvent
antagonistic
obsolete
34. Important; famous
contemporary
ominous
relinquish
prominent
35. Resolutely firm and unwavering; loyal
irreconcilable
emphatic
lamentable
steadfast
36. Hostile and aggressive; confrontational
vexatious
preoccupation
belligerent
unequivocal
37. To address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment; to reprimand
placate
reproach
phlegmatic
anecdote
38. Perfect; most suitable
consecrate
unprecedented
ideal
inclination
39. To insult or belittle; to trivialize - ridicule - or mock
contemporary
magnanimous
disparage
precedence
40. Separately or individually - and in the order already mentioned
compunction
cantankerous
respectively
inducement
41. A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality
appropriate
fabrication
paragon
parody
42. Narrow-mindedness - insularity - or lack of sophistication
intuition
plausible
pugnacious
provincialism
43. Fascinating; enchanting
preconception
laconic
enthralling
incessant
44. To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively; to confront
conception
accost
revere
averse
45. A memory
laconic
recollection
whim
insubstantial
46. Mental calmness - composure - and evenness of temper - especially in a difficult situation; composure
equanimity
disseminate
aristocracy
rhetoric
47. To attempt to explain or justify behavior normally considered irrational or unacceptable by offering an apparently reasonable explanation - even if it is not really true or appropriate
discerning
rationalize
icon
deliberation
48. To overcome (a problem or difficulty) - typically in a clever or sneaky way; to get around
comprehensive
embroil
circumvent
virtuoso
49. Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
futile
hypothesize
aesthete
autonomy
50. Absolutely necessary; essential
averse
indispensable
felicitous
marginal