Y2 DSAT Vocabulary — Section 1

For Y2 DSAT HW Prior To Class

Buoyant

Cheerful, hopeful, and optimistic

Resigned

Accepting a bad situation because it cannot be changed

Attentive

Paying close attention; thoughtful toward others

Defeatist

Expecting failure and giving up hope

Reserve

Something saved for later; also emotional quietness or distance

Demeanor

A person’s outward behavior or manner

Fatalism

The belief that events are controlled by fate and cannot be changed

Blasé

Unimpressed or unconcerned because something feels too familiar

Overbearing

Too controlling, bossy, or domineering

Sedate

Calm, quiet, and controlled

Outspoken

Openly and directly expressing opinions

Whimsical

Playful, imaginative, or unusually creative

Mores

A society’s accepted customs and moral rules

Audacious

Extremely bold or daring

Dynamic

Energetic, active, or constantly changing

Fanaticism

Extreme and unreasonable devotion to a belief or cause

Spurious

False or fake, although it may appear believable

Antipathy

A strong feeling of dislike

Tenacity

Determination and refusal to give up

Ascetic

Living simply and avoiding comfort or pleasure

Tenacious

Determined and unwilling to give up

Cantankerous

Easily annoyed, argumentative, and difficult

Stoic

Not showing pain or strong emotion

Resentment

Lasting anger caused by unfair treatment

Doctrinaire

Stubbornly following beliefs without considering evidence or practicality

Frigid

Extremely cold; sometimes emotionally unfriendly

Willful

Intentional; also stubbornly doing what one wants

Exhilarating

Extremely exciting and energizing

Impiety

Lack of respect for religion or sacred beliefs

Apathy

Lack of interest, concern, or emotion

Frivolous

Silly, unimportant, or not serious

Effete

Weak, worn out, or no longer effective

Enduring

Lasting for a long time

Revulsion

A very strong feeling of disgust

Introvert

A person who prefers solitude or small groups

Arrogance

Excessive pride and belief that one is superior

Sectarian

Strongly loyal to one religious or political group, often against others

Reticence

Unwillingness to speak or reveal information

Homage

Respect or honor shown to someone

Delirious

Confused and unable to think clearly

Fitful

Irregular and happening in stops and starts

Headstrong

Stubbornly determined to do things one’s own way

Presentiment

A feeling that something, usually bad, is about to happen

Sobriety

Seriousness and self-control; also not being intoxicated

Pall

To become boring or less enjoyable over time

Aloof

Emotionally distant or unfriendly

Compliant

Willing to follow rules or instructions

Submissive

Allowing others to control you without resisting