(#12) SAT Vocabulary Study

analogy

Definition: a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.
Synonym: affinity, similitude, resemblance, likeness, comparison

annihilate

Definition: to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence; destroy utterly.
Synonym: to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence; destroy utterly.

criterion

Definition: a standard of judgment or criticism; a rule or principle for evaluating or testing something.
Synonym: yardstick, touchstone, measure

emanate

Definition: to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate.
Synonym: flow, spring, arise

holistic

Definition: incorporating the concept of holism, or the idea that the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts, in theory or practice.
Synonym: comprehensive

placebo

Definition: ta substance having no pharmacological effect but given merely to satisfy a patient who supposes it to be a medicine.
Synonym: effect

proficient

Definition: well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled.
Synonym: accomplished, experienced, competent, adept, finished, able

staunch

Definition: firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person.
Synonym: faithful, true, constant

subversive

Definition: a person who adopts subversive principles or policies.
Synonym: none

vindicate

Definition: to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.
Synonym: exonerate

(-cian, -ian)

Definition: "belonging to," "relating to," "resembling," or "originating from" a person, place, or thing.
Words: electrician, librarian

(dec-)

Definition: ten or a factor of ten.
Words: decade, decimal

(duc, duct)

Definition: "lead," "conduct," or "draw".
Words: abduct, conduct, produce, introduce

(-en)

Definition: "to make" or "become”.
Words: happen, weaken, sharpen

(homo-)

Definition: "same," "equal," or "similar".
Words: homosexual (faggot)

(oct-, octo-)

Definition: “eight”.
Words: octagon, octopus

(-ous)

Definition: "full of," "possessing," "having the quality of," or "characterized by" a given trait.
Words: dangerous, poisonous

(phil, -phile)

Definition: "dear," "beloved," or "loving".
Words: pedophile, audiophile

(sur-)

Definition: over, above, beyond, upon, or in addition to.
Words: surpass, surplus, surround

(vol)

Definition: "wish," "will," "want," or "desire”.
Words: volunteer, voluntary