SAT Vocab

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Perturbation

refers to a disturbance or disruption in a system, process, or state of balance

Emblematic

representing a particular group, person, or idea;symbolic

imperative

hugely important

dearth

absence of a lack of

corroborate

to provide additional evidence of something

enumerate

to count

Negligible

so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention

Supplant

To replace something, often by force or strategy

Burgeoining

Rapidly growing or expanding

Heterogeneity

The quality of being diverse or varied

Fecundity

The ability to produce abundantly(often ideas)

abundance

a large quantity

ambivalence

uncertainty

galvanize

motivate;encourage very quickly

egrigious

shocking, hard to believe or understand

scrutinize

examine closely

abate

to become less active, less intense, or less in amount

Abrupt

sudden and unexpected

Abstract

Existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality

Abysmal

Really bad

Inadverdently

Unintentionally or by accident

Incite

to encourage or stir up

Inconspicious

Not being easily seen or noticed

Indistinct

Not clear or sharply defined

distinguished

Highly accepted and honored due to achievements

cognizant

knowledgeable of something especially through personal experience

Strenuously

in a way that requires great physical exertion

pragmatic

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

practical

of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.

variable

an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

dormant

temporarily inactive or inoperative.

compelling

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

exacerbated

make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

nevertheless

in spite of that; however

frankness

the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.

proliferation

rapid increase in numbers.

facilitate

make (an action or process) easy or easier.

inhibition

a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.

contrary

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

hence

as a consequence; for this reason.

operative

functioning or having effect.

latent

existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.

obtrusive

noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome way

unobtrusive

not conspicuous or attracting attention.

preclude

prevent from happening, make impossible

inconspiciousness

not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous.

discretion

the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

ambiguity

the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

integral

necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.

sanguine

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

recalcitrant

having an uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

misanthropic

disliking humankind and avoiding human society.

earnest

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.

relentless

persistent and determined

semantic

relating to meaning in language or logic.

reverence

deep respect for someone or something.

altruistically

acting with unselfish concern for the welfare of others, often to the point of selflessness

caveat

a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.