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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. The state of being subject to death






2. Talkative; garrulous






3. An opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine or what is generally accepted; blasphemy






4. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing






5. Fervent; ardent






6. Copiously






7. To read thoroughly and carefully






8. Not able to be denied or disputed; certain






9. To imitate the appearance or character of






10. Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement






11. Extremely or unusually small; miniscule






12. An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; speculation






13. Not supported or proven by evidence; unconfirmed






14. Imperceptible; undetectable






15. A sign or warning that something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen; an omen






16. Causing great public interest and excitement; shocking






17. Impossible to subdue or defeat; invincible






18. To overcome or bring under control; to quiet (something) down






19. Existing in something as a permanent - essential - or characteristic attribute; intrinsic






20. Having many varied parts or aspects; diverse






21. 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






22. To make (someone) feel annoyed - frustrated - or worried - especially with trivial matters






23. A thing causing constant trouble or irritation






24. To make legitimate






25. Able to recover or spring back quickly after being bent or compressed - or after difficult conditions






26. To stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; to placate






27. A thing that is inappropriate - especially a remark or expression






28. To make (something) seem less important - significant - or complex than it really is; to minimize






29. Uncertain; unknown






30. Deceptive






31. Expressing feelings of gratitude or pleasure in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner; gushing






32. Relatively moderate - limited - or small






33. A sudden desire or change of mind - especially one that is unusual or unexplained; an impulse






34. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities






35. Feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; resentful






36. An exemption from a rule or usual requirement






37. Dull - tedious - and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest






38. Liable to unreasonable changes of mood; volatile






39. A person who promotes the welfare of others - especially by the generous donation of money to good causes






40. Exciting; stirring






41. Sumptuously rich - elaborate - or luxurious






42. To be generally said or believed to do or be (something)






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






44. To hold and use (a weapon - a tool - power - or influence)






45. Deep sadness or guilt for a wrong committed






46. Showing a great deal of variety; heterogeneous






47. Clever - original - and inventive






48. A person who cultivates an area of interest - such as the arts - without real commitment or knowledge; an amateur






49. Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind; volatile






50. Asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way; overbearing