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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. To recommend with authority (a substance or action) as something beneficial
simulate
disaffected
prescribe
unmitigated
2. An indirect expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh when referring to something unpleasant
adroit
perplexity
encumbrance
euphemism
3. To cause (an undesirable event) to happen suddenly - unexpectedly - or prematurely
intractable
sentiment
precipitate
profusion
4. The act of deceiving someone
enigma
foresee
naïvete
deception
5. Having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis
superfluous
reiterate
critical
penitent
6. Comparable in certain respects
placid
analogous
reiterate
undaunted
7. The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration - worthless - or deserving scorn; disdain
contempt
terse
acumen
equanimity
8. Behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant
moribund
supercilious
reconstitute
keen
9. Deserving contempt; despicable
apprehension
contemptible
exacerbate
secluded
10. A thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned; a thing belonging to a different time period
anachronism
credence
integrity
deferential
11. Understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge; obscure
esoteric
critique
averse
obsolete
12. A statement that - despite sound reasoning from facts - leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or illogical; a self-contradiction
foster
paradox
idiosyncrasy
autocrat
13. The conclusion that can be drawn from something not explicitly stated
slovenly
grandiose
implication
preoccupied
14. To stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; to placate
complaint
zealot
pursuit
conciliate
15. Obsessed; absorbed
haughty
ingenious
susceptible
preoccupied
16. Showing a lack of experience - wisdom - or judgment; innocent
superb
placate
benign
naïve
17. Having a good reputation; respected
recollection
renown
ossify
reputable
18. A thing that is granted in response to demands; a compromise
ambivalent
clandestine
pretentious
concession
19. To fail to give a true impression of (something); to disguise or contradict
felicitous
devalue
embellish
belie
20. Requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
stratagem
succinct
arduous
adherent
21. To fail or break down - typically as a result of a particular problem or setback
vexatious
incisive
founder
ensure
22. An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; speculation
dialect
conjecture
irreverent
indigent
23. Inclined to agree with others or obey rules - especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent
engage
allusion
compliant
precocious
24. To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
resurgent
cajole
complement
precedent
25. Extremely dirty and unpleasant - especially as a result of poverty or neglect
squalid
bountiful
emphasize
jocular
26. A surprising and previously unknown fact - especially one that is made known in a dramatic way
irrepressible
dominant
revelation
intuitive
27. Inflexibility
rigidity
stimulation
plight
precede
28. The way in which something is regarded or understood; a general idea
regal
perceive
malice
conception
29. Made up of various parts or elements
composite
portentous
neglect
credibility
30. Not influenced by strong emotion; objective - neutral - or impartial
dispassionate
autonomous
divert
provoke
31. To accept and allow bad behavior to continue
contrived
debunk
stimulation
condone
32. To satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full
conscientious
sate
tacit
trenchant
33. Suggesting similarities or comparisons with something else
taciturn
deliberation
reminiscent
antiquity
34. A person's natural tendency to act in a particular way
resurgent
inclination
superficial
premeditate
35. Bringing strong images - memories - or feelings to mind
evocative
renowned
vicarious
euphemism
36. Fervent; ardent
zealous
persevere
reconcile
reticent
37. Making something likely or possible; favorable to
compromise
unequivocal
antagonism
conducive
38. A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
superfluous
antipathy
egotism
anecdote
39. To formally agree that - for a fee - a company will pay compensation in the case of harm or loss
insure
resignation
exemplar
dispel
40. To publicly denounce; to condemn
decry
empirical
receptacle
irrepressible
41. To express complete disapproval of; to criticize
condemn
consensus
hierarchy
bombast
42. Larger or more generous than is usual or necessary
munificent
hypothesis
reminiscent
aesthetic
43. Showing interest or concern; considerate
candor
solicitous
implement
dominant
44. Unexpected; unanticipated
unforeseen
credential
belie
economic
45. To fondly talk or write about events remembered from the past
chronicler
reminisce
moribund
systemic
46. A mixture or blend
amalgam
appropriate
virtuoso
intractable
47. Deep sadness or guilt for a wrong committed
inapt
remorse
depreciate
arduous
48. So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
adhere
temperamental
grating
negligible
49. To overwhelm (someone) with things to be dealt with; to besiege
inundate
eccentric
ossify
impugn
50. Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
apt
discrete
ensure
aesthetics