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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. Sharpness or keenness of thought - vision - or hearing






2. Unplanned; spontaneous






3. A subtle distinction - feature - or argument






4. So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant






5. Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large - powerful - intense - or capable






6. Illogical; unintelligible






7. Relating to or acting as a cause






8. To use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself; to be evasive






9. To cause (an undesirable event) to happen suddenly - unexpectedly - or prematurely






10. A statement that - despite sound reasoning from facts - leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or illogical; a self-contradiction






11. Better; higher-ranking






12. A possibility or likelihood






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






14. A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something; a proclivity






15. To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to fascinate






16. A ruler who has absolute power; a dictator






17. The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt






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






19. To believe in and follow the practices of






20. Bringing strong images - memories - or feelings to mind






21. Extremely or unusually small; miniscule






22. To overwhelm (someone) with things to be dealt with; to besiege






23. So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe






24. A polite expression of praise or admiration






25. To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply






26. Out of normal character; unusual






27. To express disapproval of; to criticize






28. Lacking strength and solidity






29. Poor; destitute






30. To think out or plan (an action - especially a crime) beforehand






31. Unsophisticated or narrow-minded; parochial






32. An indirect expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh when referring to something unpleasant






33. Feeling opposition or hostility toward something






34. Important; famous






35. Resolutely firm and unwavering; loyal






36. Hostile and aggressive; confrontational






37. To address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment; to reprimand






38. Perfect; most suitable






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






40. Separately or individually - and in the order already mentioned






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






42. Narrow-mindedness - insularity - or lack of sophistication






43. Fascinating; enchanting






44. To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively; to confront






45. A memory






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






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






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






49. Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless






50. Absolutely necessary; essential