DSAT Vocabulary Set #4

overt

adj- open, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized

palpable

adj- able to be touched, felt, or perceived

paucity

n- the presence of something in insufficient amounts or quantities

peripheral

relating to the edge of something.

perpetual

adj- never ending

pragmatic

adj- practical or realistic, dealing with problems in a sensible and logical way

precariousness

adj- dangerousness or uncertainty

preclude

v- to prevent or make impossible

promulgate

v- to make known or spread widely

prudent

adj- wise, careful, cautious

recant

v- to take back or withdraw a statement or belief previously held