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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. Relating to the enforcement of a rule; rigid






2. To put forth a hypothesis






3. Fascinating; enchanting






4. A mistaken belief - especially one based on unsound argument






5. Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous






6. Unwilling; reluctant






7. Argumentative; confrontational






8. Relating to or acting as a cause






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






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






11. Unselfish concern for the well-being of others






12. Reasonable; logical






13. To publicly declare to be wrong or evil






14. Having no foundation or basis in fact; groundless






15. To deride and criticize using satire






16. Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant






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






18. Overimaginative and unrealistic; far-fetched






19. A theory; a proposed explanation






20. To destroy completely; to put an end to






21. The people living in a particular country or area






22. To try hard to do or achieve something






23. A scarcity or lack of something; a paucity






24. Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way






25. To force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place






26. Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause; passion






27. Preventing success or development; harmful






28. Increasing or reviving after a period of little activity or popularity






29. Carried or supported






30. Unconfirmed






31. To make use of






32. Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune






33. Prompted by feelings of tenderness - sadness - or nostalgia






34. Original; inventive






35. A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something; a proclivity






36. Believability; plausibility






37. Lacking interest or excitement; dull






38. Heated disagreement






39. Evoking interest - attention - or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way; enthralling






40. Not in harmony with the surroundings or other aspects of something






41. Dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them






42. Selfless; compassionate






43. Important or significant






44. Showing moderation or self-restraint






45. An event or thing that rouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive






46. To make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource) - not necessarily unfairly






47. Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive






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






49. Well balanced and sensible






50. Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas