SAT Vocab

pomp

pedagogy

subverts

integration

abritrary

fleeting

revered

precarious

titular

adept

facade

appropbation

discourse

idyllic

substantiated

abate

abysmal

advent

ambivalence

mixed or conflicting feelings

ameliorate

make better

analogous

similar, but not identical, like me and p

anomaly

smth diffy from normy

antipathy

dislike

arcane

mysterious, known by few

austere

extremely plain OR stern and forbidding OR relating to self-denial

buttress

support or strengthen

calibrate

adjust for precision

candid

direct, blunt

circumvent

find a way around

commercialization

process of making smth a business

concede

admit or yield

conflated

to combine two things to form a whole

reproachfully

in a way that expreses blame, dissaproval, or criticism

impede

hinder or obstruct progress or movement

augument

Make something bigger by adding to it (increase)

rudimentary

basic, elementary, early, introductory, primary in the earliest stage of development or understanding

conspicous

easily noticeable: smth that stands out

Sentence: My gray vintage BMW is conspicious as it is different from other cars.It attracts attention due to its uniqueness.

Contentious

controversial. something that sparks disagreement or debate.

EX: abortion rights are contentious as some claim that they are unethical and should not be allowed while others deem it as healthcare.

Contingent

Depending on smth else. This term often refers to circumstances or conditions that must be met for something to occur. EX: the ski trip is contingent on weather.

Contrived

artificial, deliberately created rather than being natural or spontaneous. EX: the ending of that book was so contrived.

corroborate

To provide evidence for, to back up a claim, conform to or give support to a theory or finding

counteract

To act against something to reduce its force or neutralize its effects. This term is often used in contexts such as medication effects or opposing forces.

Defunct

No longer existing or functional.

Delegate meaning

TO assign tasks or authority to someone else

Demarcate

To demarcate is to set the boundaries or limits of or to distinguish. An example sentence would be I was asked to demarcate the property lines between the two individuals

Desultory

lacking a clear plan or enthusiasm.Characterized by inconsistency or a lack of purpose. A lot of people are desultory with their work and engagement in TOK

Disconcerting

Causing discomfort or confusion. My boyfriend’s sudden change in texting is disconcerting.

disparate

essentially different or unconnected. An example of a sentence using “disparate” would be “the different results of the study are due to the disparate methodologies used”

disparage

to belittle or speak negatively about.

I disparaged Roro, which is why that mofo hates me.

Discretion

One’s ability to make responsible choices.

Discord

disagreement