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SAT Reasoning Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Existing as an independent entity






2. Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch - denomination - or sect).






3. Lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude






4. Not supported or proven by evidence






5. Extensive destruction






6. Brief - concise






7. Pushing - demanding attention - showy






8. Greatly respected; holy; sacred






9. Open to more than one interpretation






10. Showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction






11. Characterized by arrogant assertion of unproved or unprovable principles






12. (adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas






13. Easily angered






14. Able to heal or cure






15. your usual mood






16. An unsuitable or misleading name






17. Incorrect - containing mistakes






18. Secret - concealed; underhanded






19. Intended to deceive






20. Prevent progress






21. Thin - slender - not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis - poorly supported






22. Made; concocted in order to deceive






23. Floating debris (from a ship)






24. Showing excessive emotion; overflowing






25. Incapable of being expressed






26. Calm; sluggish; unemotional






27. Troubled; distressed






28. Reducing staff or forces; conserving resources






29. (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty - careless






30. Strict - severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste






31. Foolish or senseless behavior (noun)






32. (adj.) subject to odd ideas - notions - or fancies; playful; unpredictable






33. Mournful - dismal - or gloomy - especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree






34. Very careful; diligent; requiring great care; meticulous






35. The art of presenting ideas in a clear - effective - and persuasive manner






36. The trait of being generous in behavior and temperament






37. Causing disturbance or excitement






38. Retiring - humble - modest






39. Having authority or ascendancy or influence






40. Weariness of body or mind - lack of energy






41. Instinctive - untaught






42. Creating conflict






43. Set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior - habits - or beliefs






44. Stubbornly insistent on theory without regard for practicality or suitability






45. Fresh and clean; uncorrupted






46. Encouraged






47. Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice






48. Reluctant to draw attention to yourself






49. A forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation






50. (adj.) appearing true - reasonable - or fair