SAT vocab

must know words for SAT

Succinct

short and to the point

allude

to hint at something without mentioning it specifically

Impartial

fair, even, just

frivolous

lacking in seriousness or importance (not important)

subvert

overturn or overthrow something

laud

praise or admiration (usually in a public setting)

analogous

comparable in a specific way

corroberated

to confirm something or support a theory (mostly with evidence)

diverge

going in two different directions (to split in 2 directions)

concurred

to agree or have the same opinion

concede

to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly

transcend

to go beyond the limits of something, surpassing it.

dissent

to disagree or hold a differing opinion (extreme dissapproval)

equivocating

to use ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid commitment.

elicit

to draw out a response or reaction from someone.

corollary

a proposition that follows from one already proven; a related concept or idea.

viability

the ability for something to work, function, or succeed

inherent

something that naturally exists as part of something else. ("any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers")

interpolated

inserted or introduced into a text or conversation, often between other parts.

bolster

to support or strengthen something, often providing additional assistance or encouragement.

abate

to decrease the intensity of something (something becomes less intense or widespread)

synergy

the combined effect of different elements that is greater than the sum of their individual effects, often seen in teamwork or collaboration.

articulate

to express ones feelings, thoughts, ideas clearly and effectively into words.

paradox

a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself but when you really look at it, it speaks a deeper truth

consternation

sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion

inseccant

never stopping; especially in an annoying way

correlation

a connection or relationship between two things, where one might affect the other

arduous

extremely difficult or requiring a lot of effort

moniker

a name or nickname

juvenile

young or immature person, animal, or thing

sanguine

cheerful or optimistic even in tough situations

desultory

lacking a clear plan or enthusiasm

garner

to gather

conflate

to mix up two things as if they are the same thing

artifact

an old or histroically significant object

spurious

fake or misleading

repudiated

to reject or refuse to accept

contentious

likely to cause an arguement

confer

to discuss or grant something

discernable

noticeable or detectable

intrinsic

naturally belonging to something (intrinsic in my nature to procrastinate then panic last minute)

digress

to go off topic or stray from main subject

dwindle/diminish

gradually shrink or decrease

robust

strong, healthy, or full of favor (STRONG)

initiative

the ability to start and take charge or something

adamant

stubbornly refusing to change ones mind or stance

assiduous

showing great care, effort, persistance in completing a task

congruous

harmony and agreement

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time (opposite of eternal)

exacerbated

make a bad situation worse

ineffable

to extreme, it cannot be described in words

mitigate

make something less severe

benevolent

well meaning, kind, showing good-will

elicidate

to make something clear (lucid)

discor

chaos

nuance

a slight detail

pragmatic

practical,

obsolete

outdated

alltruistic

an unselfish concern for others

skeptical

attitude of doubt

innocuous

harmless

abysmal

hopelessly bad or severe

animosity

hatred

affluent

rich

eccentric

strange/odd

eloquent

classy language, someone who knows how to use language well, expressing him or herslef beautifully and with class

lamented

deeply regret

stark

empty, no extra, boring etc

ubiquitous

super common not specialy, there everywhere

palpable

something tangible- that can be touched or felt; something that is so big you can feel is (bass at a rock concert)

ambivalent

unsure, on the fence

hindered

to hold back and prevent

tenuous

weak and flimsy, little strength

lucrative

producing wealth; profitable

oblivious

to be completely unaware

prudently

in a way that shows care and thought for the future

overtly

very open (w/o secrecy)

Cordially

friendly and positive

inadvertently

to do something unintentionally; an accidental action

trenchant

vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

insouciant

showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent

Quixotic

some one or something that is idealistic but unrealistic and impractical

Sycophantic

of, relating to, or characteristic of a sycophant : fawning, obsequious (flattery to get something)