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SAT Reasoning Common Words
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logic-and-reasoning
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1. A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
homogenization
sentimental
antiquated
ego
2. To make something more interesting by adding extra details; to exaggerate
embellish
fanciful
innovate
vivid
3. Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence; timorous
palliative
implausible
diffident
discredit
4. To cause (an undesirable event) to happen suddenly - unexpectedly - or prematurely
precipitate
preoccupation
illuminate
penchant
5. To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; to foil
inherent
presumptuous
austere
thwart
6. Required; compulsory
unorthodox
mandatory
incoherent
indignant
7. A quotation from or reference to a book - paper - or author
citation
sap
futile
confident
8. Able to be defended with logic or justification; valid
legitimate
longevity
defy
condemn
9. An incorrect understanding
misconception
urban
compromise
meticulous
10. Something bought or obtained
plausible
acquisition
to be resigned
insight
11. An inability to deal with or understand something complicated or unaccountable
acquire
callous
pertinent
perplexity
12. To discourage (someone) from doing something - using doubt or fear
profusely
profusion
deter
irreproachable
13. Related to language or linguistics (the study of language)
homogenization
forbear
confidant
linguistic
14. Severe or intense; sharp
itinerant
acute
embellish
verify
15. One's opponent in a contest - conflict - or dispute; a rival
amalgam
impede
humility
adversary
16. An earlier event that is regarded as an example or model to be followed in the future
contentious
contend
precedent
augment
17. Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession; renowned
acuity
regal
eminent
expedite
18. Unwise
candid
injudicious
nonchalant
astute
19. A statement that - despite sound reasoning from facts - leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or illogical; a self-contradiction
paradox
concession
solicit
imperious
20. Hostile and aggressive; confrontational
fallible
moribund
superior
belligerent
21. Concerned (or overly concerned) with lawsuits or litigation
demure
insure
malice
litigious
22. A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen; a remarkable person - thing - or event
buoyancy
phenomenon
jaded
abstruse
23. Having compassion or benevolence; inflicting the minimum of pain
infallible
moderate
humane
disseminate
24. Cleverness - originality - and inventiveness
ingenuity
avert
magnanimity
pertain
25. A phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks original thought
ornate
meticulous
charisma
cliche
26. Charming and attractive
deliberation
engaging
incongruous
spartan
27. Careful consideration
deliberation
anonymous
reconcile
philanthropist
28. Lacking imagination - foresight - or intellectual insight; narrow-minded
felicitous
bolster
myopic
imperious
29. Another term for empirical
empiric
strident
resilient
verify
30. To evade or escape from (a danger - enemy - or pursuer) - typically in a skillful or cunning way
dominate
whimsical
diverge
elude
31. To sense; to become aware or conscious of (something)
perceive
querulous
naïve
keen
32. Conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true
dialect
belie
ambivalent
orthodox
33. The use of trickery to achieve a political - financial - or legal purpose; deception
fiscal
diligent
antagonistic
chicanery
34. The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future; anticipation
momentous
perplexing
obsequious
foresight
35. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
qualify
verbose
confidential
aesthetic
36. A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion
antipathy
rhetoric
fallible
reputable
37. Able to cure something - typically disease; therapeutic
symbolism
illusionist
curative
by virtue of
38. Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
somber
diversion
implicit
inimitable
39. Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously; disdainful
innovative
irreverent
satire
implement
40. To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply
satire
salvage
adroit
proliferate
41. To restore friendly relations between
awe
inherent
reconcile
deception
42. Not supported or proven by evidence; unconfirmed
unsubstantiated
palliate
laconic
unforeseen
43. To insult or belittle; to trivialize - ridicule - or mock
regressive
satirize
disparage
vibrant
44. To be a perfect example of
infallible
epitomize
elude
impediment
45. Extremely useful; indispensable
quarrelsome
sympathy
straightforward
invaluable
46. Ominous; premonitory
arbitrary
fanciful
portentous
exploit
47. Contrary to what is usual - traditional - or accepted; unconventional
humility
unorthodox
methodology
linguistic
48. Feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; resentful
implication
mendacious
indignant
deceitful
49. Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; showy
ostentatious
effusive
oblivious
bureaucracy
50. The confidence - enthusiasm - and discipline of a person or group at a particular time; self-esteem
revelation
morale
populace
flagging
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