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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 self-control






2. A plan or scheme - especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve a goal






3. Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous






4. Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources






5. The state of being subject to death






6. A subtle distinction - feature - or argument






7. Done with speed and efficiency






8. Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering






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






10. A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest - especially unfair treatment; an injustice






11. The people living in a particular country or area






12. The ancient past






13. Impossible to subdue or defeat; invincible






14. To prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time; to preempt






15. Doubting; hesitating or uncertain






16. To begin or continue a course of action; to move forward






17. To put an end to the validity or operation of (a decree - decision - or promise); to cancel






18. No longer needed or useful; needlessly replicating something already present






19. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing






20. Favorably disposed toward (an action - belief - or attitude); having a tendency to do something






21. Complaining in a petulant or whining manner; peevish






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






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






24. Completing; harmonious






25. Unconditional; without reservation or limitation






26. Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand; honest






27. Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas






28. Not able to be removed or forgotten; ineradicable






29. Oppression






30. A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter






31. A member of the highest class of society






32. To serve as evidence or proof of something






33. A factual written account of important or historical events






34. To weaken or put into danger; to undermine






35. Related to the philosophy of determinism






36. Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances






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






38. Tired - bored - or lacking enthusiasm - typically after having had too much of something; apathetic






39. To take (something) for one's own use - typically without the owner's permission; to seize






40. A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans






41. An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public






42. In low spirits from loss of hope or courage; disheartened






43. To restrict (something) within limits; to surround






44. Failing to take proper care in doing something






45. Having a large population; densely populated






46. To examine (a book - movie - etc.) and suppress or remove unacceptable parts of it






47. Exuberantly plentiful; abundant






48. To ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone; to request






49. To confirm or give support to (a statement or theory)






50. A memory