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SAT Reasoning Common Words

Instructions:
  • 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. Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy






2. Clam and peaceful; not easily upset or excited






3. Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; confusing






4. The practice of pursuing ideals - especially unrealistically






5. To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly






6. To omit or decline to take (something pleasant or valuable); to go without






7. Becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state






8. Excessively interested in obtaining money or material things






9. A member of the highest class of society






10. Cheerful and full of energy; exuberant






11. Lacking strength and solidity






12. Persistence; tenacity






13. A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning






14. An official in a government department; an administrator






15. Lacking interest or excitement; dull






16. To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; to hinder






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






18. Lacking imagination - foresight - or intellectual insight; narrow-minded






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






20. Narrow-mindedness - insularity - or lack of sophistication






21. A particular form of a language that is unique to a specific region or social group






22. The state of being subject to death






23. Showing a lack of self-control






24. Not showing a serious or respectful attitude; frivolous






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






26. Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious






27. Most important or powerful






28. To praise - compliment - or honor






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






30. Average; not too large - severe or intense






31. Unconventional and slightly strange; abnormal






32. To be a warning or indication of (a future event)






33. The ancient past






34. Feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; resentful






35. To make something more interesting by adding extra details; to exaggerate






36. To insult or belittle; to trivialize - ridicule - or mock






37. Not able to be removed or forgotten; ineradicable






38. To make (someone) weak and infirm; to impair






39. An event or thing that rouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive






40. Relating to financial matters






41. Showing dedication and diligence; meticulous






42. Acting with care and thought for the future; wise






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






44. Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty - danger - or disappointment






45. Expressing feelings of gratitude or pleasure in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner; gushing






46. Attempting to impress people by pretending to have greater importance - talent - culture - etc. - than is actually possessed; affected






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






48. Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull






49. The ability to understand something immediately - without the need for conscious reasoning; instinct






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