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SAT Reasoning Common Words

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1. A detailed analysis and assessment of something






2. To express severe disapproval of (someone or something) - typically in a formal statement; to reprimand






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






4. A concentrated outpouring; a deluge






5. Not having professional qualifications or expert knowledge - especially in law or medicine; nonspecialist






6. Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement






7. To show (someone) to be involved in a crime






8. The state of being subject to death






9. Suave - courteous - and refined in manner; sophisticated






10. An impression of a manner given by someone; an appearance






11. The ability to judge well






12. Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures






13. Incapable of making mistakes; unfailing






14. Extremely dirty and unpleasant - especially as a result of poverty or neglect






15. To go around or past the edge of






16. Based on observation and experience rather than theory or pure logic; evidence-based






17. Based on random choice or personal whim - rather than any reason or system; capricious






18. A qualification or aspect of a person's background - used to indicate that they are suitable for something






19. Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile






20. To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing; to deviate






21. The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt






22. Using few words; concise






23. Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy






24. The act of deceiving someone






25. Definite and clear; vehement






26. Credibility






27. Relating separately to each of several people or things






28. To return to a former or less developed state; to go backward






29. A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true






30. Uncertain; unknown






31. Wishing to do what is right - especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligent






32. Showing great knowledge - perception - or insight






33. Made up of various parts or elements






34. To make legitimate






35. Briefness; conciseness






36. Liable to unreasonable changes of mood; volatile






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






38. Not telling the truth; lying






39. To put off (an action or event) to a later time; to postpone






40. A cruel and oppressive ruler






41. Believability; plausibility






42. Sticking together or forming a whole






43. A bad public opinion; disgrace






44. To make a serious or urgent request - typically to the public






45. Doubtfulness






46. Comparable in certain respects






47. A spoken word - statement - or vocal sound






48. Dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them






49. Hesitant; indecisive






50. Having sharp powers of judgment; astute