2024 UGS SAT Verbal School -- Week 3 (copy)

converge

to come together

impartial

treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. "independent and impartial advice"

circumvents

find a way around (an obstacle). "if you come to an obstruction in a road you can seek to circumvent it"

eclipses

an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination. "an eclipse of the sun"

discernible

able to be discerned; perceptible. "the scandal had no discernible effect on his career"

inconclusive

not leading to a firm conclusion; not ending doubt or dispute. "the medical evidence is inconclusive"

unbiased

showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial."his assessment of the benefits and drawbacks was unbiased"

sychronization

the operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate. "lack of synchronization between the dancers made it look clumsy"

hibernation

the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state. "grizzly bears gorge on seeds to prepare for hibernation"

mull over

think carefully about something over a period of time

foretells

predict (the future or a future event). "a seer had foretold that she would assume the throne"

rebut

to offer arguments or evidence that contradict an assertion; to refute

nonetheless

in spite of that; nevertheless. "it was the barest of welcomes, but it was a welcome nonetheless"

moreover

as a further matter; besides. "moreover, glass is electrically insulating"

ruminate about

think deeply about something

disconcerting

causing one to feel unsettled. "he had a disconcerting habit of offering jobs to people he met at dinner parties"

imperceptible

impossible to perceive or notice. "his head moved in an almost imperceptible nod"

substanitial

of considerable importance, size, or worth. "a substantial amount of cash"

beneficially

in a favorable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect. "we are privileged to beneficially affect the lives of tens of thousands of children every day"

interjected

say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption. "she interjected the odd question here and there"

prescribed

recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial. "marriage is often prescribed as a universal remedy"

succumb

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. "he has become the latest to succumb to the strain"

proponent

a person who supports a theory, proposal, or project. "a collection of essays by both critics and proponents of graphology"

posit

to put forth; assert

impractical

(of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic. "impractical high heels"

dearth

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

peripheral

relating to or situated on the edge or limits of something. "the peripheral areas of Europe"

grapple with

to struggle with, to deal with

catastrophic

involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. "a catastrophic earthquake" extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve. "success will become ever more elusive"

abrupt

sudden and unexpected. "I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject"

tedious

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. "a tedious journey"

predetermined

established or decided in advance. "a predetermined level of spending"

latent

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. "discovering her latent talent for diplomacy"

replicable

able to be copied or reproduced exactly. "we think the model is easily replicable to all sorts of projects"

waive

refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim). "he will waive all rights to the money"

refute

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove. "these claims have not been convincingly refuted"

overshadowed

tower above and cast a shadow over. "an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage"

disorienting

causing a feeling of confusion. "a disorienting collage of sound and image"

profusion

an abundance or large quantity of something

nuanced

characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression. "Lowe's work has gradually grown more nuanced"

characterization

a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something. "she rejected that characterization of her film"

commercialization

the process of managing or running something principally for financial gain. "the escalating commercialization of athletics"

collaborative

produced or conducted by two or more parties working together. "collaborative research"

resilient

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. "babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize"

inadequate

lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. "these labels prove to be wholly inadequate"

dynamic

(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. "a dynamic economy"

invalidate

deprive because of contravention of a regulation or law. "a technical flaw in her papers invalidated her nomination"

predatory

to make invalid especially : to weaken or destroy the cogency of

inexplicable

unable to be explained or accounted for. "for some inexplicable reason her mind went completely blank"

mystifying

utterly bewildering or puzzling. "a mystifying phenomenon"

infrequent

not occurring often; rare. "her visits were so infrequent"

ensured

make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case. "the client must ensure that accurate records be kept"

implement

a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose. "agricultural implements"

presume

suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. "I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building"

mimic

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule. "she mimicked Eileen's voice"

grapple

engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. "passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack"

indecipherable

not able to be read or understood. "indecipherable scrawls"

ornamental

serving or intended as an ornament; decorative. a thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine. "an ornamental fountain"

bolster

support; prop up

intricate

very complicated or detailed. "an intricate network of canals"

contrived

created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic. "the ending of the novel is too pat and contrived"

interchangeable

apparently identical; very similar. "the cast includes a lot of interchangeable faces"

paucity

small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity. "a paucity of information"

disparate

fundamentally different; entirely unlike

quarrel

a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms. "she made the mistake of picking a quarrel with John"

convey

make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone. "the real virtues and diversity of America had never been conveyed in the movies"

depict

show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. "paintings depicting Old Testament scenes"

perceive

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. "his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth"

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit. "a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian"

renunciation

the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action. "a renunciation of violence"

nevertheless

in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same. "statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading"

evaluate

form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess. "when you evaluate any hammer, look for precision machining"

reveal

make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. "Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie's whereabouts"

consequently

as a result. "flexible workers find themselves in great demand, and consequently earn high salaries"

regardless

without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances. "they were determined to carry on regardless"

conceptualize

form a concept or idea of (something). "we can more easily conceptualize speed in miles per hour"

neglect

fail to care for properly. "the old churchyard has been sadly neglected"

infallible

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. "doctors are not infallible"

atypical

Not normal. Describes a state, condition, or behavior that is unusual or different from what is considered normal.