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SAT Reasoning Common Words
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logic-and-reasoning
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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
impressionistic
evocative
ornate
reticent
2. To take (something) for one's own use - typically without the owner's permission; to seize
proceed
innovative
appropriate
reminiscent
3. A factual written account of important or historical events
tax
anachronism
chronicle
sentimental
4. Easily persuaded to believe something; naïve
intimacy
gullible
trivial
phenomenon
5. The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
flout
substantive
impassive
scorn
6. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
subordinate
buoyancy
indifferent
recollection
7. A recommendation or formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications; an endorsement
qualify
testimonial
palliate
tact
8. Self-confidence or assurance - especially when in a demanding situation; poise
inherent
aplomb
illusory
indignant
9. Obsessed; absorbed
relinquish
illegitimate
preoccupied
virtuoso
10. Equipped or furnished in a specified way
meticulous
appointed
terse
decry
11. Charming and attractive
superficial
engaging
docile
phlegmatic
12. Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor
irreconcilable
evocative
whimsy
enigma
13. To describe (something) as admirable - especially undeservedly; to glamorize
moral
glorify
mandate
didactic
14. To turn into bone or bony tissue; to become rigid or inflexible
impassive
hypothesize
ossify
debilitate
15. Uncertain; unknown
indeterminate
enthralling
arduous
seclusion
16. To buy - get - or obtain (something)
impassive
acquire
obsequious
evasive
17. An obstruction or obstacle
impediment
solicitous
apprehension
stimulation
18. Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
insight
epitomize
magnitude
complicit
19. Existing in something as a permanent - essential - or characteristic attribute; intrinsic
jaded
egotism
inherent
demur
20. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt
deter
ostensible
convey
sarcasm
21. Not authorized by law; not in accordance with accepted standards
alacrity
illegitimate
adhere
rudiment
22. Relating to the enforcement of a rule; rigid
spare
prescriptive
dominant
charismatic
23. Inappropriate; unsuitable
inapt
self-deprecating
receptacle
debilitate
24. An imitation of the style of a particular writer - artist - or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect; a caricature
portentous
flaunt
contention
parody
25. Kept secret or done secretively - especially because illicit; covert
hyperbole
rhetorical question
clandestine
quizzical
26. Fading; weakening
incoherent
empirical
flagging
exasperate
27. Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; ubiquitous
rigorous
egotism
pervasive
comprehensive
28. Seeming reasonable or probable; credible
unsolicited
glorify
espouse
plausible
29. Done or reached decisively and with authority
definitive
scorn
paragon
flout
30. Doubting; hesitating or uncertain
stature
dubious
ornate
extol
31. Grand and impressive in appearance; dramatic
antiquated
appeal
equivocal
imposing
32. Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large - powerful - intense - or capable
formidable
impugn
subdued
incisive
33. Theoretical; existing as an idea but not having a physical existence
domineering
abstract
indispensable
aversion
34. To strongly suggest but not explicitly state
strident
imply
antiquated
defer
35. Complaining in a petulant or whining manner; peevish
querulous
passive
equivocal
arbitrary
36. Out of normal character; unusual
contemptible
inimitable
tacit
uncharacteristic
37. To cause (someone) to feel excited - invigorated - or angry
rouse
fallible
archaic
casual
38. To stimulate or cause (a reaction or emotion - typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone; to arouse
intuitive
provoke
fanciful
allegory
39. Dangerously high or steep
mundane
precipitous
awe
gratuitous
40. Unwilling; reluctant
disinclined
sanctimonious
mendacious
dispensation
41. To display (something) ostentatiously - especially in order to provoke envy or admiration; to show off
ludicrous
flaunt
trivialize
deterministic
42. To come to an end - or to bring (something) to an end
tyranny
terminate
symbolism
testimonial
43. Consisting of diverse or mixed parts
conception
heterogeneous
melancholy
impetuous
44. Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette
culpable
decorum
receptacle
regal
45. Physical strength and good health; effort - energy - and enthusiasm
vigor
recount
derive
commendable
46. To prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time; to preempt
flippant
cultivate
adroit
forestall
47. Related to the philosophy of determinism
induce
heritage
deterministic
grievous
48. Fervent; ardent
contrived
enthrall
zealous
relinquish
49. Logical and consistent
inconsequential
coherent
compel
render
50. To be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; to be current
apolitical
querulous
prevail
virtuoso