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






2. Extreme - chauvinistic patriotism - often favoring an aggressive - warlike foreign policy






3. Conflict within a group






4. Challenged; called into question






5. (adj) given to fighting; active and aggressive in support of a cause; (n) an activist






6. Brief - concise






7. Refusal of any compromise; stubbornness






8. An unsuitable or misleading name






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






10. Made; concocted in order to deceive






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






12. Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct






13. Intended for or understood by only a small group






14. Rash - impulsive






15. Retiring - humble - modest






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






17. Clothing - garments






18. Greatly respected; holy; sacred






19. Existing as an independent entity






20. Difficult to accomplish






21. Various; miscellaneous - various; miscellaneous






22. A puzzle - mystery - or riddle






23. Impartial; calm - free from emotion






24. Intricate; complex






25. All-powerful






26. Quick and skillful in movement






27. Not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding






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






29. Showing excessive emotion; overflowing






30. your usual mood






31. Erroneous - unintelligent - wrong






32. Intended to deceive






33. Very talkative






34. Having a secret or hidden meaning






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






36. Secret - concealed; underhanded






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






38. Made up of a variety of sources or styles






39. Causing disturbance or excitement






40. Concise - using few words






41. Extensive destruction






42. Open to more than one interpretation






43. Eating away gradually - acidlike; bitterly sarcastic






44. yearning; sadly longing






45. Foolish or senseless behavior (noun)






46. Intended to attract notice and impress others






47. Quick - shrewd - and unpredictable






48. Weariness of body or mind - lack of energy






49. Trickery; deception






50. Profound respect