Digital SAT Vocabulary – chapter 15

50 vocabulary flashcards extracted from the “Digital SAT – Big and Strong” lecture notes to reinforce key terms and their meanings.

Large : substantial adj.

large or considerable, esp. in worth, size, or amount; solid, firm, or tangible in character or quality

Large : sizeable adj.

fairly large

Large : hefty adj.

large in size or stature; heavy or significant

Large : voluminous adj.

great in size or volume; lengthy, ample, or full

Huge : immense adj.

remarkably large; huge

Huge : colossal adj.

of a huge power or size

Huge : gargantuan adj.

extremely large in size or volume

Tough,Durable : durable adj.

able to exist or last for a long time

Tough,Durable : resilient adj.

quickly recovering from or withstanding a negative event or shock

Tough,Durable: robust adj.

sturdy and healthy, esp. of a person or plant

Tough,Durable : hardy adj.

able to withstand very difficult or harsh conditions

Tough,Durable : rugged adj.

physically strong and able to withstand harsh conditions

To Persist, Last : withstand (v.)

to be unaffected by something

To Persist, Last : endure (v.)

to remain firm and unchanging

Energy, Endurance : stamina (n.)

the ability to endure

Energy, Endurance : vigor (n.)

enthusiasm, liveliness, or strength

Energy, Endurance : vitality (n.)

great physical or emotional energy

Strong : potent adj.

having great power or influence

Size : extent (n.)

the size, scale, or degree of something

Size : magnitude (n.)

the extent or importance of something

Quality : caliber (n.)

the quality or level of someone’s ability or character

Quality: merit (n.)

the quality of being particularly good or worthy

Not worried : nonchalant adj.

calm or casual in attitude or behavior

Not worried : undaunted adj.

not frightened or discouraged by danger or opposition

Not worried : unflappable adj.

calm and composed, especially in a crisis

Not worried: unflinching adj.

showing no fear or hesitation; determined

Confidence: composure (n.)

the state of being calm and in control of oneself, even in difficult situations

Confidence: equanimity (n.)

the quality of being calm and composed, esp. in difficult situations

Confidence: aplomb (n.)

self-confidence, especially during demanding or difficult situations

Independent : autonomous adj.

independent; able to exist, function, or work without outside help or influence

Commanding : dominant adj.

more important or powerful than others

Commanding: authoritative adj.

having or suggesting authority

To Overshadow: eclipse (v.)

to outshine or surpass something in importance, quality, or popularity

To Overshadow : surpass (v.)

to exceed; be greater than

To Lead : spearhead (v.)

To lead; to be the first to act

Influence : sway (v.)

to influence or persuade someone to change their opinion, belief, or course of action

Complete, without reservation: unqualified adj.

not limited or restricted; total

Complete, without reservation: unmitigated adj.

having no limits or exceptions

Unbeatable : indomitable adj.

unable to be defeated or overcome

Intimidating: formidable adj.

Causing fear or apprehension, esp. through size, strength, or power

Intimidating: imposing adj.

impressive and commanding respect

Wild & violent : ferocious adj.

fierce and possibly violent

Wild & violent : fierce adj.

strong and uncontrolled or wild, like an animal

Astonishing : staggering adj.

deeply shocking; astonishing

Threatening: foreboding adj.

suggesting that something bad is about to happen

Threatening: ominous adj.

suggesting that something bad is coming in the near future

Threatening: menacing adj.

signaling the presence of danger; threatening

Threatening: disquieting adj.

causing worry or distress

Grand in scale : epic adj.

very large and impressive

Godlike : omnipotent adj.

possessing unlimited power