APEL Test Units 1 and 2

preclude

To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.

postulate

To suggest or assume something as a basis for reasoning or belief.

conjecture

To form an opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information.

posit

To put forward a theory, idea, or assumption as a basis for argument.

corroborate

To confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding with additional evidence.

substantiate

To provide evidence that proves or supports a claim.

discern

To perceive or recognize something clearly, often with effort.

surmise

To suppose that something is true without having strong evidence.

concede

To admit that something is true or valid, often reluctantly.

rebut

To refute or contradict a statement or argument with evidence.

recant

To publicly withdraw or renounce a previously held belief or statement.

rescind

To revoke, cancel, or repeal a decision, order, or law.

confound

To cause surprise or confusion by acting against expectations.

copious

Abundant in quantity; plentiful.

plethora

An excessive amount or overabundance.

prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

dearth

A scarcity or lack of something.

paucity

The presence of something in only small or insufficient amounts.

adept

Highly skilled or proficient at something.

affinity

A natural liking for or attraction to someone or something.

assuage

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to soothe or relieve.

contingent

Dependent on certain conditions or circumstances.

cultivate

To develop, improve, or foster growth (literally, as in farming, or figuratively, as in skills or relationships).

galvanize

To shock or excite someone into taking action.

infallible

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; always reliable.

ingenious

Clever, original, and inventive.

innocuous

Harmless and not likely to cause offense or injury.

mitigate

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

exacerbate

To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse.

ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain.

antithetical

Directly opposed or contrasting; mutually incompatible.

cursory

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time.

transitory

Temporary; lasting only a short time.

debacle

A sudden and complete failure or disaster.

disparity

A great difference or inequality.

equivocal

Open to multiple interpretations; intentionally vague or ambiguous.

unequivocal

Clear and unambiguous; leaving no doubt.

immutable

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

mercurial

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

inconsequential

Not important or significant.

nebulous

Vague, unclear, or ill-defined.

tenuous

Very weak, slight, or insubstantial.

vacillate

To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.

contrive

To plan or devise something skillfully or ingeniously, often in a clever or deceitful way.

epitome

A perfect example or embodiment of a particular quality or type.

imminent

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

discriminating

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to see subtle differences.

myriad

A countless or extremely large number.

devoid

Completely lacking or empty of something.