SAT Prep expert

Dexterity

Skill

Retrospect

Past

Inane

Silly

Impudent

Lack of respect

Invigorate

Energize

Disparage

Belittle

Impartial

Fair

Prosaic

Ordinary, dull

Ratify

Approve

Elusive

Evasive

Candor

Honest

Renounce

Give up

Prudent

Careful

Abstain

Refrain

Perceptive

Discerning

Fortuitous

By chance

Tenuous

Fragile

Hackneyed

Overused/ lacking significance

Aberration

Abnormal

Frugal

Careful with money

Wary

Cautious

Juvenile

Young

Tangible

Concrete

Rhetoric

Persuasive speaking or writing

Fanciful

Overimaginative and unrealistic

Condescending

Looking down on

Transient

Temporary

Circuitous

Indirect

Inexplicable

Unexplainable

Censure

Disapprove

Harbinger

Precursor

Brazen

Bold

Stately

Majestic

Adhere

Stick to

Contrite

Regretful, remorseful

Pretentious

Flashy

Superficial

External, surface

20th Century

1900s

Adversity

Hardship

Porous

Permeable

Profound

Deep

Rudimentary

Basic, fundamental

Capitulate

Surrender

Dynamic

Energetic

Vigor

Energy/ fitness

Aboriginal

Indigenous

Inconsequential

Trivial

Whimsical

Playful

Chronicle

Record

Infamy

Disgrace

Facetious

Witty

Intrigue

Synonym: Fascination

Definition: Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate

Concede

Synonym: Admit

Definition: Admit that something is true after first denying or resisting it

Disengage

Synonym: Detach

Definition: Separate or release from something to which they are attached

Decipher

Synonym: Interpret

Definition: Convert a text written in code into normal language

Ambivalent

Synonym: Conflicted

Definition: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

Arid

Synonym: Dry

Definition: Having little or no rain; too dry or barren

Diligent

Synonym: Industrious

Definition: Having or showing care in one's work or duties

Surmise

Synonym: Speculate

Definition: To make an educated guess or inference based on limited evidence or intuition

Institution

Synonym: Establishment

Definition: An established organization, society, or establishment, typically with a specific purpose

Indigenous

Synonym: Native

Definition: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Assess

Synonym: Evaluate

Definition: Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality

Thwart

Synonym: Hinder

Definition: To prevent or hinder the accomplishment of something

Adulation

Synonym: Flattery

Definition: Excessive admiration or praise

Repudiate

Synonym: Reject

Definition: To reject, disown, or refuse to accept something, often due to disagreement or disapproval

Altruistic

Synonym: Selfless

Definition: Acting or behaving in a manner that seeks to benefit others

Intrepid

Synonym: Fearless

Definition: Fearless or courageous in the face of danger, challenges, or difficult situations

Hierarchical

Synonym: Ranked

Definition: Arranged in order of rank

Passive

Synonym: Inactive

Definition: Not actively participating or involved in a particular activity

Myriad

Synonym: Numerous

Definition: A countless or extremely great number

Grapple

Synonym: Wrestle

Definition: Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle

Insidious

Synonym: Stealthy

Definition: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

Concerted

Synonym: Collective

Definition: Jointly arranged or carried out

Provoke

Synonym: Incite

Definition: To incite or stimulate a response, often deliberately

Posit

Synonym: Postulate

Definition: Assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument

Vindicate

Synonym: Exonerate

Definition: To clear from blame, suspicion, or doubt, proving one's innocence or correctness

Conceive

Synonym: Imagine

Definition: Form a mental representation of; imagine

Recant

Synonym: Retract

Definition: To officially withdraw or renounce a statement previously made

Materialism

Synonym: Consumerism

Definition: A tendency to consider material possessions as more important than spiritual values

Underscore

Synonym: Emphasize

Definition: To emphasize or highlight the importance or significance of something

Refute

Synonym: Disprove

Definition: To prove a statement, argument, or belief to be false or incorrect

Obfuscate

Synonym: Confuse

Definition: Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible

Obscure

Synonym: Unclear

Definition: Difficult to understand, ambiguous, or vague

Distinct

Synonym: Unique

Definition: Recognizably different from something else of a similar type

Excavate

Synonym: Dig

Definition: Make a hole or channel by digging

Fastidious

Synonym: Meticulous

Definition: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Expend

Synonym: Spend

Definition: Spend or use up a resource such as money, time, or energy

Linguist

Synonym: Language Expert

Definition: A person who studies or is skilled in languages, especially the structure, history, and usage

Induce

Synonym: Cause

Definition: To persuade, influence, or convince someone to do something or adopt a certain course of action

Culminate

Synonym: Peak

Definition: Reach a climax or point of highest development

Disperse

Synonym: Scatter

Definition: Distribute or spread over a wide area

Refugee

Synonym: Exile

Definition: A person who has been forced to leave their home country due to war, persecution, or disaster

Oblige

Synonym: Require

Definition: Make legally or morally bound to do something

Constitute

Be a part of

Laudatory

praise

Rebut

Refute

Immutable

Unchangeable

Credence

Credibility

Benign

Harmless

Nebulous

Vague