sat vocab 1-15 complete list

abet

to assist, encourage, or support someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing. It implies a level of complicity in the act.

coerce

to compel or force someone to act in a certain way, often through threats, intimidation, or pressure. It involves using power or influence to achieve compliance against an individual's will

divulge

to make known or reveal information, especially something that was previously kept secret.

dogmatic

Adjective describing a strong adherence to established beliefs or doctrines, often without consideration for evidence or alternative viewpoints. It implies an inflexible or assertive stance on opinions, typically in religious, political, or philosophical contexts.

extraneous

something that is irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand. In various contexts, it can describe information, factors, or elements that do not contribute to the main focus or purpose.

gregarious

Fond of company; sociable.

insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull or bland. Often used to describe food, drinks, or ideas that are unexciting or uninspiring.

jaundiced

a cynical or prejudiced outlook.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

temerity

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

anathema

A person or thing detested or loathed.

banter

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks or light-hearted conversation. It often involves humor and wit, typically among friends or acquaintances.

castigate

To reprimand someone severely; to criticize or punish someone harshly for their actions or behavior.

docile

Easily managed or handled; tame, Readily trained or taught; submissive, Compliant or obedient.

emaciated

Extremely thin and weak, often due to severe malnutrition or illness.

gauche

someone who is socially awkward or lacking grace.

heresy

A belief or opinion that deviates from established religious doctrine, particularly in Christianity. It often refers to teachings that contradict the core tenets of faith and can lead to excommunication or persecution within religious communities.

ignominy

deep personal humiliation and disgrace

libation

act of pouring and/or consuming liquid ceremoniously

motley

made up of many different people or things (color)

avarice

excessive desire for wealth

bacchanalian

characterized by drunken revelry

bastion

a projecting part of a fortification, a fortified position

copious

lavish, abundant, surplus

extradite

to obtain by the surrender of an alleged criminal to a different jurisdiction or trial

furtive

done in stealth, given to acting in secret and to concealing one’s intentions

irascible

easily angered, marked by hot temper

jettison

to omit as part of a plan or result of some other decision

mercenary

serving merely for pay or gain

ostracize

to exclude from a group by common consent

appease

to pacify according to demands, often sacrificing moral principles

argot

the language used by a specific group of people

augment

to make greater, more numerous, larger, or intense

bigot

a person who is obstinately devoted to their opinions and prejudices

candid

marked by honest sincere expression, free from prejudice or bias

chaos

state of utter confusion which chance is supreme

expunge

to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion

jingoism

extreme nationalism marked especially by belligerent foreign policy

negligence

failure to exercise the care in which a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances

strident

characterized as harsh, insistent, and discordant sound

adamant

unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position of opinion

clement

intended to be merciful

cliche

something that has become overly familiar or commonplace

diffident

hesitant in acting or speaking through low self esteem

disparity

a noticeable difference in dissimilarity

extol

to praise highly, to glorify

inexorable

not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped

opus

a work entry, especially a musical composition

ostensible

in a way that is easily perceived, understood, or believed

rancor

bitter, ill will

apathy

lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern

condone

to regard or treat something bad as acceptable

connoisseur

an expert in a specific competent to act as a critical judge

credence

mental acceptance as true or real

cult

a great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work

dilettante

a person having superficial interest in an art or field of study

enigma

something hard to understand or explain

jaunty

sprightly in manner or appearance

nuance

a subtle distinction or variation

officious

volunteering one’s services where they are neither asked nor needed

ambivalent

showing conflicting feelings towards something

concur

to express agreement

culmination

the highest point, the climax

cynical

possessing the attitude of human conduct being solely motivated by self-interest

demagogue

a leader who makes use of popular prejudices, false claims, and promises to gain power

demure

reserved, modest

destitute

lacking something needed or desirable

dilemma

an undesirable situation involving a decision with no positive outcome

erudite

having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying (this better be you!!!)

intrepid

characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance

abate

to decrease force or intensity

abhor

to feel extreme hatred or loathing for

austere

stern or cold in appearance or manner

decorum

propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance

dole

a giving of food, money, or clothing to the needy

droll

having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality

duplicity

contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action

effigy

an especially crude depiction of the human form

extrovert

typically gregarious and unreserved person

gamut

an entire range or series

collaborate

to work jointly with others

contrite

feeling remorse for inappropriate things

emulate

to strive to equal or excel

enhance

to increase, especially in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness

enunciate

to make a definite or systematic statement

evoke

to bring to mind or recollection

expatriate

to withdraw oneself from residence in or allegiance to one’s native country

frowzy

having a slovenly or uncared for appearance

heinous

hatefully or shockingly evil

impeccable

free from fault or blame

impound

to seize and hold in the custody of the law

inane

lacking significance, meaning, or point

magnanimous

showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit

sere

being dried and withered

unctuous

marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality

acrimony

anger and bitterness

balk

to refuse or stop abruptly

cajole

to persuade with flattery and gentle urging

dour

stern, harsh, obstinate, unyielding

expound

to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail