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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. A deep - pensive - and long-lasting sadness






2. Fading; weakening






3. To praise - compliment - or honor






4. A sudden desire or change of mind - especially one that is unusual or unexplained; an impulse






5. To come to an end - or to bring (something) to an end






6. A burden or impediment; a hindrance






7. A person who starts - organizes and operates a business






8. A possibility or likelihood






9. To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others






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






11. So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant






12. Credibility






13. To make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly; to facilitate






14. Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous






15. To participate or become involved in






16. Very old or old-fashioned; obsolete






17. Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style - especially in a pretentious or excessive way






18. A refusal or unwillingness to change one's views or to agree about something; stubbornness






19. A phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks original thought






20. Theoretical; existing as an idea but not having a physical existence






21. Impossible to satisfy; unquenchable






22. Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise






23. Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile






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






25. To quote (a passage - book - or author) as evidence for an argument or statement; to mention as an example






26. A mixture or blend






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






28. The use of language that seems to be the opposite of the intended meaning; sarcasm






29. To make or declare (something - typically a church) sacred






30. To put forth a hypothesis






31. Intense happiness






32. A thing that is inappropriate - especially a remark or expression






33. The confidence - enthusiasm - and discipline of a person or group at a particular time; self-esteem






34. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time






35. Public support for a particular cause






36. Uncalled for; lacking good reason






37. To attempt to explain or justify behavior normally considered irrational or unacceptable by offering an apparently reasonable explanation - even if it is not really true or appropriate






38. Contrary to what is usual - traditional - or accepted; unconventional






39. To claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false; to deny






40. The state of being unaware of what is happening






41. Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning






42. To raise doubts or objections; to show reluctance






43. Inclined to agree with others or obey rules - especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent






44. Wonder; admiration






45. To begin or continue a course of action; to move forward






46. The way in which something is regarded or understood; a general idea






47. Not ruled or controlled by others






48. Deceitful






49. Not asked for; uninvited






50. A basic law; a fundamental truth