DSAT Vocabulary Word List from TestNinjas

Flashcards covering the comprehensive DSAT Vocabulary word list, including terms, parts of speech, and definitions for exam preparation.

Abate

V. To reduce in amount, degree, or severity

Abhor

V. To hate or detest

Abstain

V. To refrain or hold back voluntarily

Accretion

N. A gradual buildup or growth by addition

Acerbic

Adj. Sharp, biting, or caustic in tone

Acquire

V. To gain possession of

Acumen

N. Keen insight or judgment

Adhere

V. To stick fast or cleave

Admonish

V. To caution or advise against

Affable

Adj. Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to

Aesthetic

Adj. Relating to beauty or good taste

Alleviate

V. To relieve or make more bearable

Amiable

Adj. Friendly and good-natured

Ample

Adj. More than sufficient in size or scope

Analogous

Adj. Similar or comparable in certain respects

Anomaly

N. Something that deviates from the norm

Antipathy

N. A deep dislike or aversion

Arbitrary

Adj. Chosen at random, without reason

Arrogant

Adj. Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Aspire

V. To strive for or ambition to achieve a goal

Aversion

N. A strong feeling of dislike, distaste, or hostility

Banal

Adj. Lacking originality, freshness, or novelty

Belittle

V. To make someone or something seem unimportant

Belligerent

Adj. Hostile, aggressive, or pugnacious

Benevolent

Adj. Characterized by or expressing goodwill

Bolster

V. To give vital support, reinforce, or strengthen

Bombastic

Adj. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated or pretentious language

Boon

N. A blessing, timely benefit, or assistance

Brevity

N. Concise expression without wasted words

Brusque

Adj. Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; rudely concise

Byzantine

Adj. Very complicated or intricate

Callous

Adj. Showing little sympathy for others; insensitive

Calm

Adj. Free from agitation, disturbance, or tumult; absent of wind

Candor

N. Honesty, frankness, or sincere expression

Capricious

Adj. Characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive; unpredictable

Castigate

V. To punish or criticize severely

Censure

V. Blame or condemn

Character

N. Moral qualities distinctive to an individual; integrity and values

Circumspect

Adj. Cautious or prudent, especially in speech or action

Coarse

Adj. Rough, harsh, or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or elegance

Complex

Adj. Composed of interconnected or complicated parts

Concise

Adj. Expressing much in few words

Conform

To act in accordance with rules, standards, or customs

Conscientious

Guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right; governed by principle

Constant

Remaining unchanged or fixed; showing loyalty or faithfulness

Contemplate

To consider thoughtfully

Contribute

To give or supply along with others

Dearth

Scarcity or lack

Defiant

Boldly resistant to authority or any opposing force

Delicate

Fragile, frail, or vulnerable; requiring gentle handling

Demonstrate

To establish or prove by example; clear explanation

Deride

To ridicule, mock, or scornfully laugh at

Desolate

Depressing, bleak, lifeless; barren

Detach

To separate or disengage from association

Diligent

Characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic application

Disclose

To make known, reveal, or uncover

Dismal

Causing gloom or depression

Disperse

To spread or scatter widely

Dubious

Doubtful or suspect; of uncertain quality or outcome

Dull

Boring, monotonous, lacking sharpness

Eclectic

Deriving ideas or style from a diverse range of sources

Edify

To instruct, improve, or enlighten

Egalitarian

Relating to or believing in equality for all people

Elicit

To draw forth or bring out

Eminent

Prominent, distinguished, or noteworthy

Empathy

The ability to understand another’s perspective, feelings, or difficulties

Enigma

Something or someone puzzling, mysterious, or difficult to understand

Equivocal

Open to more than one interpretation; purposefully vague or ambiguous

Evoke

To summon or call forth

Exact

Precise, accurate, or correct in every detail

Expedient

Suitable for achieving a particular end; pragmatically useful

Explicit

Clearly and directly stated, leaving no room for confusion

Extol

To praise highly or glorify

Extricate

To free or release from a difficult situation or entanglement

Facilitate

To make easier or help bring about

Fathom

To understand something thoroughly

Fatuous

Silly, foolish, smugly ignorant

Feckless

Weak, ineffective, incompetent; irresponsible

Fervor

Great warmth and intensity of feeling

Fickle

Frequently changing, erratic

Flagrant

Glaringly bad or offensive

Flimsy

Thin and easily bent or damaged; lacking plausibility

Flout

To openly disregard rules or conventions

Frugal

Practicing or reflecting economy in use of resources; simple, plain, cost-efficient

Garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters

Germane

Relevant and appropriate for the subject at hand

Grave

Serious; requiring consideration

Gregarious

Sociable, seeking and enjoying the company of others

Gross

Blatant, outrageous, or unambiguous; lacking refinement or dignity

Guile

Cunning, deceitful shrewdness or treachery

Gullible

Easily persuaded to believe something; naive, credulous

Haughty

Arrogantly superior, disdainful, looking down on others

Hesitate

To pause in uncertainty or have difficulty choosing

Hinder

To hamper, obstruct, or delay

Hostile

Having or showing ill will, animosity, opposition

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Iconoclast

One who attacks or undermines traditional conventions or institutions

Idolize

To worship or admire intensely and often excessively

Illuminate

To supply or brighten with light; enlighten

Illusion

Something that deceives or misleads intellectually