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






2. To be a typical example of; to epitomize






3. Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances






4. The ability to understand something immediately - without the need for conscious reasoning; instinct






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






6. Related to the sense of hearing






7. Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous






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






9. Very old or old-fashioned; obsolete






10. A substance or thing that increases activity - interest - or enthusiasm






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






12. Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something






13. Arrogantly superior and disdainful; conceited






14. Unexpected; unanticipated






15. Of little value or importance






16. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned






17. Behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant






18. Having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual; gifted






19. A subject or matter that strongly interests or engrosses someone; an obsession






20. Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior






21. The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future; anticipation






22. Not pleasant to taste; difficult to tolerate or accept






23. Understood or implied without being stated






24. Inflexibility






25. Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something; fame






26. To publicly declare to be wrong or evil






27. To make (someone) weak and infirm; to impair






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






29. Persistence; tenacity






30. Showing a lack of experience - wisdom - or judgment; innocent






31. Inappropriate; unsuitable






32. Feeling opposition or hostility toward something






33. To be aware of beforehand; to predict






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






35. Continuing without pause or interruption






36. Regrettable






37. Not justified or authorized; unnecessary






38. Impossible to satisfy; unquenchable






39. Important or significant






40. A surprising and previously unknown fact - especially one that is made known in a dramatic way






41. To cause (someone) to feel excited - invigorated - or angry






42. Uncalled for; lacking good reason






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






44. Charming and attractive






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






46. Having a good reputation; respected






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






48. Having refined taste or good judgment; discerning






49. A scarcity or lack of something; a paucity






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