SAT 4

brocaded

a fabric decorated with raised patterns, often in gold or silver thread. Example: She wore a _ dress that shimmered in the light.

ruse

a clever trick or deception used to achieve a goal. Example: The spy used a clever _ to escape capture.

self-inspection

the act of examining oneself to identify mistakes or areas for improvement. Example: Regular _ helps maintain personal accountability.

palliative

soothing or relieving pain without curing the cause. Example: The doctor prescribed a _ treatment to ease her discomfort.

capitulate

to surrender or give in after resistance. Example: The soldiers had no choice but to _.

suppress

to stop, subdue, or restrain something. Example: He tried to _ his anger during the meeting.

anchoring

a stabilizing or grounding influence. Example: Her family provides emotional _ during tough times.

extort

to obtain something by force or threats. Example: The criminals tried to _ money from the businessman.

imploring

begging or pleading earnestly. Example: She gave him an _ look, hoping for forgiveness.

repine

to feel discontent or complain about something. Example: There’s no use _ over things that cannot be changed.

crucifixion

the act of nailing someone to a cross, especially Jesus. Example: The painting depicted the _ of Christ.

uninhibited

free, expressive, and not restrained. Example: Her _ laughter filled the room with joy.

hallmark

a distinguishing or typical feature. Example: Honesty is the _ of a good leader.

impetuous

acting quickly without thought or care. Example: His _ decision led to unexpected consequences.

ajar

slightly open. Example: The door was left _.

shrewdness

keen insight or sharp judgment. Example: Her business _ helped the company thrive.

configurations

arrangements or shapes of parts or elements. Example: Scientists studied the molecular _ of the compound.

tarry

to linger or delay in leaving. Example: Do not _; the train is about to depart.

incantation

a series of magical words spoken as a charm. Example: The wizard murmured an ancient _.

decadent

luxurious but morally declining. Example: The novel portrays a _ society obsessed with pleasure.

inauspicious

unlucky or unfavorable. Example: They began their journey under _ weather conditions.

punctilious

extremely attentive to detail and etiquette. Example: The _ host ensured every guest felt welcome.

sluggishness

lack of energy, speed, or activity. Example: Economic _ affected the nation’s recovery.

solemn

serious, dignified, and formal. Example: The ceremony had a _ atmosphere.

side-saddle

a way of riding a horse with both legs on one side, traditionally used by women. Example: She rode gracefully _ across the field.

epidermal

related to the outer layer of skin. Example: The doctor examined the _ cells under a microscope.

stratify

to arrange or classify into layers or levels. Example: Society tends to _ based on wealth and education.

pre-malignancy

a medical condition that may develop into cancer. Example: The biopsy revealed signs of _.

endemic

native or restricted to a certain region. Example: This species of bird is _ to Southeast Asia.

avian

relating to birds. Example: Researchers studied the migration patterns of _ species.

portal

a doorway, gateway, or digital entry point. Example: The website serves as a _ to online resources.

titular

holding a title without real power. Example: The king was only a _ ruler under foreign control.

vigilant

watchful and alert to danger. Example: Citizens must remain _ against cybercrime.

egregious

outstandingly bad or shocking. Example: The report exposed an _ error in data handling.

surreptitious

done secretly or stealthily. Example: He took a _ glance at his phone during class.

infiltration

the act of secretly entering or gaining access. Example: The spy’s _ went undetected for months.

genomic

related to genes or DNA. Example: Advances in _ research revolutionized medicine.

amalgamated

combined or merged to form one entity. Example: The two companies _ to expand their market.

idiosyncrasy

an individual peculiarity or unique habit. Example: One of his _ is tapping his pen while thinking.

propitious

favorable or likely to bring success. Example: It was a _ time to start the business.

benignant

kind, gentle, and benevolent. Example: The teacher gave a _ smile to comfort the student.

propagative

able to spread or reproduce. Example: The plant’s _ ability helps it survive harsh climates.

perilous

dangerous or risky. Example: They embarked on a _ climb up the mountain.

heresy

a belief or opinion contrary to accepted doctrine. Example: His radical ideas were condemned as _.

sacrilege

the violation of something sacred. Example: Damaging the temple was considered an act of _.

profundity

great depth of thought or understanding. Example: The philosopher’s words were admired for their _.

abutment

a structure that supports a bridge or arch. Example: The engineers reinforced the bridge’s _.

quandary

a state of uncertainty or confusion. Example: She found herself in a _ about which career to pursue.

relegate

to assign to a lower position or status. Example: The manager decided to _ him to a minor role.

falter

to hesitate or lose strength. Example: His confidence began to _ during the speech.

disparage

to criticize or belittle someone. Example: It’s unfair to _ others for their mistakes.

equivocate

to speak ambiguously to avoid telling the truth. Example: When questioned, he chose to _ rather than confess.

malicious

intending to cause harm or suffering. Example: The hacker spread _ software to damage the system.

reverberate

continue to be heard, or echo repeatedly

to have a strong effect on people for a long time or in a large area.

Eg: Repercussions of the case continued to …. throughout the financial world.

emulate

to copy sth achived by sb else and try to do it as well as they have

Eg: They hope to…. the success of other software companies.

desultory

without a clear plan or purpose, showing little effort or interest

Eg: She made a …. attempt at conversation.

spurious

based on false reasoning or information that is not true

Eg: Some of the arguments in favor of shutting the factory are downright …..

notional

existing only in theory or as a suggestion

repudiate

refuse to obey or accept sth or sb

He …… the claim that he had deceived them.

nefarious

(of activities) morally bad

Eg: The company’s CEO seems to have involved in some….. practices

congenial

pleasant and friendly; producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction

Eg: …..surroundings

duplicitous

deceitful or dishonest

Eg: The press called out the campaign’s….. tactics.

delegate

to give a specific duty, right, job,etc. to sb else so that they do it for you

Eg: He is a politician who tends to …. to subordinates.

vex

bring trouble, distress or agitation to

Eg:A headache… him all morning.

tenuous

weak, unimportant or in doubt

Eg: The [olice has only found a ….connection between the two robberies.

exhaustive

thorough, including all elements

Eg: We will never have an….. account of Ancient Egypt under the female pharaoh, as much evidence of her reign was deliberately destroyed by her successors.

revolt

protest, take action against authority

make people feel unpleasantly shocked or disgusted