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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In agreement; consistent






2. To go around or past the edge of






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






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






5. To involve (someone) deeply in an argument - conflict - or difficult situation; to entangle






6. Done or reached decisively and with authority






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






8. Unwilling; reluctant






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






10. Tending to be different or develop in different directions






11. A quotation from or reference to a book - paper - or author






12. Having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis






13. A comparison between two things - typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification






14. Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession; renowned






15. A thing that completes or brings to perfection






16. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned






17. Strictly controlled or enforced






18. To express complete disapproval of; to criticize






19. Having sharp powers of judgment; astute






20. Something that serves as a sign or evidence of a fact; proof






21. Friendly - lively - and enjoyable; cheerful and jovial






22. Someone who supports a particular set of ideas - party - or person






23. The use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy - in order to provoke public interest or excitement






24. Causing annoyance - anger - or another strong reaction






25. The ancient past






26. Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; cursory






27. A person's natural tendency to act in a particular way






28. A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality






29. An idea formed before having all the facts or evidence; an assumption






30. To think out or plan (an action - especially a crime) beforehand






31. Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities






32. To cause (an activity or event) to become political in character






33. A formal statement given in a court of law






34. To strip (something) of its covering - possessions - or assets; to make bare






35. A mixture or blend






36. An activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a distraction






37. A lack of experience - wisdom - or judgment; innocence or unsophistication






38. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another






39. Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations






40. New - unusual - and experimental - especially as related to the arts; innovative






41. Failing to take proper care in doing something






42. To regard as perfect or better than in reality






43. A strong dislike or disinclination; antipathy






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






45. A declaration; a statement






46. To feel or express strong disapproval of (something); to abhor






47. An ancestor






48. An opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine or what is generally accepted; blasphemy






49. Fervent; ardent






50. An unorthodox or independent-minded person; a nonconformist