SAT VOCAB

anomaly

something that is different from what is expected, normal, or typical

archaeological

relating to the study of ancient societies through their physical remains

censure

to express strong disapproval or harsh criticism toward someone or something

chronological

presented in order of time or events

concise

brief and to the point, expressing much in few words without unnecessary detail

conflate

to combine 2 or more things, often confusing their meanings

consequence

the result or outcome of an event or action

corroborate

to confirm or support a claim with evidence

empirical

based on evidence, experiments, or observations rather than theory

exaggerate

to make something seem larger or more important than it really is

interdisciplinary

involving 2 or more academic disciplines or fields of study

morphology

study of forms, structures, or shapes in organisms or language

paradigm

a standard model, pattern or way of thinking about something

phenomenon

an observable event or fact, often something unusual or noteworthy

repudiate

to reject or deny something strongly and publicly

resilience

the ability to quickly recover from challenges or difficulties

scrutinize

to examine something very carefully in order to notice details or errors

simulate

to imitate or replicate the appearance or behavior of something

speculate

to make a guess or theory based on limited evidence

virtuosity

great skill or talent in a creative or artistic area