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SAT Reasoning Common Words
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sat
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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. A deep - pensive - and long-lasting sadness
acute
abstract
melancholy
superior
2. Fading; weakening
ensure
mercurial
epitomize
flagging
3. To praise - compliment - or honor
whimsical
credulity
commend
egotism
4. A sudden desire or change of mind - especially one that is unusual or unexplained; an impulse
whim
jaded
conspicuous
pretentious
5. To come to an end - or to bring (something) to an end
terminate
portray
constitute
impressionistic
6. A burden or impediment; a hindrance
encumbrance
heresy
mortality
strident
7. A person who starts - organizes and operates a business
resignation
entrepreneur
felicity
altruistic
8. A possibility or likelihood
incoherent
robust
prospect
malice
9. To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
confide
impose
loquacious
unpretentious
10. To omit or decline to take (something pleasant or valuable); to go without
humanitarian
satire
eclectic
forgo
11. So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
contrived
insatiable
prudent
negligible
12. Credibility
reminiscent
confidant
credence
prominent
13. To make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly; to facilitate
attribute
indispensable
expedite
decry
14. Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous
fallible
skeptical
morale
urban
15. To participate or become involved in
hearsay
aesthete
to be resigned
engage
16. Very old or old-fashioned; obsolete
proximity
antiquity
archaic
articulate
17. Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style - especially in a pretentious or excessive way
grandiose
confide
cohesive
philanthropist
18. A refusal or unwillingness to change one's views or to agree about something; stubbornness
diminutive
intransigence
pugnacious
espouse
19. A phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks original thought
diligent
unverified
punctilious
cliche
20. Theoretical; existing as an idea but not having a physical existence
abstract
counterintuitive
hypothesis
respectively
21. Impossible to satisfy; unquenchable
insatiable
tact
amalgam
disposition
22. Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
meticulous
dispel
anachronism
scrutinize
23. Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
inimical
irrational
systematic
ossify
24. A lack of experience - wisdom - or judgment; innocence or unsophistication
passive
naïvete
cynic
simplistic
25. To quote (a passage - book - or author) as evidence for an argument or statement; to mention as an example
negligent
receptive
epitomize
cite
26. A mixture or blend
deceive
cultivate
didactic
amalgam
27. The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
discern
scorn
buoyancy
benevolent
28. The use of language that seems to be the opposite of the intended meaning; sarcasm
convoluted
irony
criticize
languor
29. To make or declare (something - typically a church) sacred
simplistic
steadfast
consecrate
superficial
30. To put forth a hypothesis
hypothesize
succinct
enthrall
acquisition
31. Intense happiness
felicity
encumbrance
testimonial
deceitful
32. A thing that is inappropriate - especially a remark or expression
satirize
unmitigated
complaint
infelicity
33. The confidence - enthusiasm - and discipline of a person or group at a particular time; self-esteem
wistful
levity
morale
emphasize
34. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time
preoccupation
implacable
prevalent
intimidate
35. Public support for a particular cause
nonchalant
mendacious
multifarious
advocacy
36. Uncalled for; lacking good reason
utter
querulous
irrefutable
gratuitous
37. 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
compliment
preoccupation
rationalize
auditory
38. Contrary to what is usual - traditional - or accepted; unconventional
dominate
uncharacteristic
demure
unorthodox
39. To claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false; to deny
rebut
belligerent
dialect
concur
40. The state of being unaware of what is happening
oblivion
provincial
complaint
reiterate
41. Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
ambiguous
orthodox
contention
aesthetic
42. To raise doubts or objections; to show reluctance
characterize
demur
stimulant
fallacy
43. Inclined to agree with others or obey rules - especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent
appeal
compliant
cite
defer
44. Wonder; admiration
awe
seclusion
superfluous
abstract
45. To begin or continue a course of action; to move forward
mundane
proceed
elusive
alienate
46. The way in which something is regarded or understood; a general idea
enigma
itinerant
intuition
conception
47. Not ruled or controlled by others
prospective
resurgent
autonomous
stratagem
48. Deceitful
perpetual
longevity
duplicitous
perspective
49. Not asked for; uninvited
demure
intricate
unsolicited
altruism
50. A basic law; a fundamental truth
infelicity
deceit
fervent
principle