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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. Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened






2. An act - statement - or gift that is intended to show gratitude - respect - or admiration






3. A comparison between two things - typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification






4. Important or significant






5. To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive






6. Based on observation and experience rather than theory or pure logic; evidence-based






7. Having knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic






8. The act of deceiving someone






9. Average; not too large - severe or intense






10. A refutation or contradiction






11. A burden or impediment; a hindrance






12. An imitation of the style of a particular writer - artist - or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect; a caricature






13. To stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable); to curb






14. Well chosen or suited to the circumstances; apt






15. Slow to reveal emotion or opinions; reticent






16. Bad-tempered - argumentative - and uncooperative; grumpy






17. Fervent; ardent






18. Lightheartedness; humor or frivolity






19. Leaving no doubt; unambiguous






20. Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation - especially by responding only indirectly; equivocal






21. Having a good reputation; respected






22. The use of trickery to achieve a political - financial - or legal purpose; deception






23. Theoretical; existing as an idea but not having a physical existence






24. An activity of a specified kind - especially a recreational or athletic one






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






26. A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions






27. A basic law; a fundamental truth






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






29. Formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling






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






31. Innocent and unsuspecting; naïve






32. Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; equivocal






33. Not interested or involved in politics






34. Comparable in certain respects






35. Exciting; stirring






36. An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for (something)






37. To combine - merge - or unite






38. Believability; plausibility






39. Easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability; suggestible






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






41. Hostile and aggressive; confrontational






42. Showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; heartless






43. To diminish in value over a period of time






44. Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession; renowned






45. Not able to be removed or forgotten; ineradicable






46. To adopt or support (a cause - belief - or way of life); to endorse






47. Intended to be kept secret






48. A recommendation or formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications; an endorsement






49. Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; showy






50. To force or oblige (someone) to do something; to pressure