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SAT Reasoning Common Words
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1. Sounding harsh and unpleasant

2. Average; not too large - severe or intense

3. To remember (something); to call to mind

4. Charming and attractive

5. To bring to mind

6. A subtle distinction - feature - or argument

7. Not authorized by law; not in accordance with accepted standards

8. To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; to hinder

9. A harsh - discordant mixture of sounds

10. Bad-tempered - argumentative - and uncooperative; grumpy

11. An object or space used to contain or receive something

12. Complaining in a petulant or whining manner; peevish

13. Absolute; unqualified

14. Done with speed and efficiency

15. To read thoroughly and carefully

16. Relating to a violent natural event or disaster; catastrophic

17. An indirect expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh when referring to something unpleasant

18. To pacify or placate (someone) by agreeing to their demands

19. Having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis

20. Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement

21. In agreement; consistent

22. A person who creates a chronicle

23. Argumentative; confrontational

24. To make (someone) weak and infirm; to impair

25. Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little