Digital SAT Vocabulary

speculates

form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence. "my colleagues speculate about my private life"

impartial

treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. "independent and impartial advice"

circumvents

find a way around (an obstacle). "if you come to an obstruction in a road you can seek to ____ it"

eclipses

an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination. "an eclipse of the sun"

discernible

able to be discerned; perceptible. "the scandal had no discernible effect on his career"

inconclusive

not leading to a firm conclusion; not ending doubt or dispute. "the medical evidence is inconclusive"

unbiased

showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial."his assessment of the benefits and drawbacks was unbiased"

sychronization

the operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate. "lack of synchronization between the dancers made it look clumsy"

hibernation

the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state. "grizzly bears gorge on seeds to prepare for _____"

repudieates

refuse to accept or be associated with. "she has ____ policies associated with previous party leaders" deny the truth or validity of. "the minister repudiated allegations of human rights abuses"

foretells

predict (the future or a future event). "a seer had foretold that she would assume the throne"

recants

"say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical. "heretics were burned if they would not ____"

nonetheless

in spite of that; nevertheless. "it was the barest of welcomes, but it was a welcome nonetheless"

moreover

as a further matter; besides. "moreover, glass is electrically insulating"

skeptical

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. "the public were deeply skeptical about some of the proposals"

disconcerting

causing one to feel unsettled. "he had a ____ habit of offering jobs to people he met at dinner parties"

imperceptible

impossible to perceive or notice. "his head moved in an almost imperceptible nod"

substanitial

of considerable importance, size, or worth. "a substantial amount of cash"

beneficially

in a favorable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect. "we are privileged to ____ affect the lives of tens of thousands of children every day"

interjected

say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption. "she _____ the odd question here and there"

prescribed

recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial. "marriage is often ____ as a universal remedy"

prevail

prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious. "it is hard for logic to ____ over emotion"

succumb

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. "he has become the latest to succumb to the strain"

diverge

(of a road, route, or line) separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction. "the flight path diverged from the original flight plan"

innocuous

not harmful or offensive. "it was an ____ question"

novel

new or unusual in an interesting way. "he hit on a ____ idea to solve his financial problems"

impractical

(of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic. "impractical high heels"

unobtrusive

not standing out or attracting attention. "corrections should be neat and unobtrusive"

peripheral

relating to or situated on the edge or limits of something. "the peripheral areas of Europe"

renounce

reject and stop using or consuming. "he ____ drugs and alcohol completely"

catastrophic

involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. "a catastrophic earthquake" extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve. "success will become ever more ____"

abrupt

sudden and unexpected. "I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject"

imminent

about to happen. "they were in ____ danger of being swept away"

predetermined

established or decided in advance. "a predetermined level of spending"

latent

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. "discovering her ____ talent for diplomacy"

replicable

able to be copied or reproduced exactly. "we think the model is easily replicable to all sorts of projects"

waive

refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim). "he will waive all rights to the money"

refute

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove. "these claims have not been convincingly ____"

overshadowed

tower above and cast a shadow over. "an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage"

disorienting

causing a feeling of confusion. "a disorienting collage of sound and image"

tenuous

very weak or slight. "the ____ link between interest rates and investment"

nuanced

characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression. "Lowe's work has gradually grown more nuanced"

characterization

a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

commercialization

the process of managing or running something principally for financial gain. "the escalating commercialization of athletics"

collaborative

produced or conducted by two or more parties working together. "collaborative research"

resilient

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. "babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize"

inadequate

lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. "these labels prove to be wholly inadequate"

dynamic

(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. "a dynamic economy"

invalidate

deprive because of contravention of a regulation or law. "a technical flaw in her papers invalidated her nomination"

predatory

to make invalid especially : to weaken or destroy the cogency of

obscure

not discovered or known about; uncertain. "his origins and parentage are obscure"

inexplicable

unable to be explained or accounted for. "for some ____ reason her mind went completely blank"

mystifying

utterly bewildering or puzzling. "a _____ phenomenon"

infrequent

not occurring often; rare. "her visits were so ____"

ensured

make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case. "the client must ____ that accurate records be kept"

implement

a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose. "agricultural ____"

presume

suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. "I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building"

mimic

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule. "she mimicked Eileen's voice"

grapple

engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. "passersby ____ with the man after the knife attack"

indecipherable

not able to be read or understood. "____ scrawls"

ornamental

serving or intended as an ornament; decorative. a thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine. "an ornamental fountain"

obscure

not discovered or known about; uncertain. "his origins and parentage are obscure"

intricate

very complicated or detailed. "an intricate network of canals"

contrived

created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic. "the ending of the novel is too pat and ____"

interchangeable

apparently identical; very similar. "the cast includes a lot of interchangeable faces"

paucity

small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity. "a ____ of information"

verisimilitude

the appearance of being true or real. "the detail gives the novel some ____"

quarrel

a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms. "she made the mistake of picking a _____ with John"

convey

make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone. "the real virtues and diversity of America had never been conveyed in the movies"

depict

show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. "paintings ____ Old Testament scenes"

beneficially

in a favorable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect. "we are privileged to beneficially affect the lives of tens of thousands of children every day"

perceive

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. "his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth"

ambivalence

the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. "the law's ____ about the importance of a victim's identity"

renunciation

the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action. "a renunciation of violence"

nevertheless

in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same. "statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading"

evaluate

form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess. "when you evaluate any hammer, look for precision machining"

reveal

make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. "Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie's whereabouts"

consequently

as a result. "flexible workers find themselves in great demand, and consequently earn high salaries"

regardless

without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances. "they were determined to carry on regardless"

irregardless

without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances. "they were determined to carry on regardless" yes, same as regardless

conceptualize

form a concept or idea of (something). "we can more easily conceptualize speed in miles per hour"

neglect

fail to care for properly. "the old churchyard has been sadly neglected"

infallible

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. "doctors are not ____"

atypical

Not normal. Describes a state, condition, or behavior that is unusual or different from what is considered normal.

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit. "a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian"

tedious

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. "a ____ journey"

validated

demonstrate or support the truth or value of. "in a healthy family a child's feelings are validated"

proponent

a person who supports a theory, proposal, or project. "a collection of essays by both critics and proponents of graphology"

annotate

add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment. "documentation should be annotated with explanatory notes"

buttress

Support, strengthen, or reinforce. It can be used as a noun to refer to a structure that provides support

a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.""the cathedral's massive buttresses"""

reciprocate

respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one. "the favor was reciprocated"

disengage

separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected. "I ____ his hand from mine"

indeed

used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point. "the idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women"

proponent/advocate

One who argues in support of something

beneficiary

one who benefits from something; a person who is left money or other property in a will or the like

advance

to move forward / can be used like "make a claim"

assert

(v.) to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully

conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information