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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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1. Lower in rank or position






2. The conclusion that can be drawn from something not explicitly stated






3. To portray in words; to describe






4. Not supported or proven by evidence; unconfirmed






5. A subtle distinction - feature - or argument






6. Definite and clear; vehement






7. A thing that completes or brings to perfection






8. Not harmful or offensive; safe






9. Exuberantly plentiful; abundant






10. The result of a sudden impulse - without planning






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






12. Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical






13. A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation






14. New - unusual - and experimental - especially as related to the arts; innovative






15. Incapable of making mistakes; unfailing






16. Easily made angry; irritable






17. Important; famous






18. Open; honest






19. A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons






20. Unwilling; reluctant






21. Referred to in a proverb or idiom; so well known as to be stereotypical






22. Not typical; unusual






23. A way in which something is usually done; a custom






24. Fervent; ardent






25. A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past - typically for a period or place with happy personal associations






26. Ominous; premonitory






27. To satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full






28. To try hard to do or achieve something






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






30. Concerned (or overly concerned) with lawsuits or litigation






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






32. Something bought or obtained






33. Showing interest or concern; considerate






34. An indirect reference






35. Sharpness or keenness of thought - vision - or hearing






36. To publicly declare to be wrong or evil






37. Having or showing no skill; clumsy






38. To split apart or go in a different direction






39. A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity






40. Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless true)






41. Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette






42. Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style - especially in a pretentious or excessive way






43. Vigorous or incisive; penetrating






44. Producing many works






45. Self-confidence or assurance - especially when in a demanding situation; poise






46. A mixture or blend






47. To make legitimate






48. 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






49. A belief that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response






50. Producing powerful feelings or strong - clear images in the mind







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