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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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1. Implied but not plainly expressed






2. Experienced and sophisticated; cosmopolitan






3. Never done or known before; unheard of






4. The expression of dissatisfaction






5. Filled a lively energy and excitement; ebullient






6. Impossible to subdue or defeat; invincible






7. To postpone the consideration of






8. A bad public opinion; disgrace






9. To confirm or give support to (a statement or theory)






10. Of little value or importance






11. To read thoroughly and carefully






12. A ruler who has absolute power; a dictator






13. A dangerous - difficult - or otherwise unfortunate situation






14. The people living in a particular country or area






15. Showing moderation or self-restraint






16. An optimistic and cheerful nature






17. Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing






18. Tired - bored - or lacking enthusiasm - typically after having had too much of something; apathetic






19. Having or showing no skill; clumsy






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






21. Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen; disquiet






22. The process of making something homogeneous






23. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind - used to make a description more emphatic or vivid






24. To rise in value or price






25. Deception






26. Inflexibility






27. Something that serves as a sign or evidence of a fact; proof






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






29. To make something more interesting by adding extra details; to exaggerate






30. Impossible to understand or interpret; enigmatic






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






32. Not literal; metaphorical






33. Not easily letting go of or giving up an object - a position - or an idea; not easily dispelled or discouraged






34. Beyond criticism; faultless






35. To publicly denounce; to condemn






36. The use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy - in order to provoke public interest or excitement






37. Attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others; appeal allure






38. So foolish - unreasonable - or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous






39. The avoidance of excess or extremes; self-restraint






40. A report or description of an event or experience






41. Credibility






42. Lacking comfort or luxury; austere






43. Lightheartedness; humor or frivolity






44. To cause (someone) to become angry; to annoy






45. Charming and attractive






46. Not able to be denied or disputed; certain






47. Living or occurring at the same time as (something else)






48. The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration - worthless - or deserving scorn; disdain






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






50. An indirect reference