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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. Giving a broad subjective picture or general idea rather than an exact - systematic description






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






3. A factual written account of important or historical events






4. Easily persuaded to believe something; naïve






5. The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt






6. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned






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






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






9. Obsessed; absorbed






10. Equipped or furnished in a specified way






11. Charming and attractive






12. Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor






13. To describe (something) as admirable - especially undeservedly; to glamorize






14. To turn into bone or bony tissue; to become rigid or inflexible






15. Uncertain; unknown






16. To buy - get - or obtain (something)






17. An obstruction or obstacle






18. Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing






19. Existing in something as a permanent - essential - or characteristic attribute; intrinsic






20. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt






21. Not authorized by law; not in accordance with accepted standards






22. Relating to the enforcement of a rule; rigid






23. Inappropriate; unsuitable






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






25. Kept secret or done secretively - especially because illicit; covert






26. Fading; weakening






27. Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; ubiquitous






28. Seeming reasonable or probable; credible






29. Done or reached decisively and with authority






30. Doubting; hesitating or uncertain






31. Grand and impressive in appearance; dramatic






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






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






34. To strongly suggest but not explicitly state






35. Complaining in a petulant or whining manner; peevish






36. Out of normal character; unusual






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






38. To stimulate or cause (a reaction or emotion - typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone; to arouse






39. Dangerously high or steep






40. Unwilling; reluctant






41. To display (something) ostentatiously - especially in order to provoke envy or admiration; to show off






42. To come to an end - or to bring (something) to an end






43. Consisting of diverse or mixed parts






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






45. Physical strength and good health; effort - energy - and enthusiasm






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






47. Related to the philosophy of determinism






48. Fervent; ardent






49. Logical and consistent






50. To be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; to be current