Core dSAT Vocabulary_Set 22

Recondite

Definition: Not known about by many people and difficult to understand.

Synonyms: abstruse, arcane, esoteric, cryptic.

Pithy

Definition: (of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive.

Synonyms: succinct, terse, laconic, compact.

Zealous

Definition: Eager, enthusiastic, and devoted to a cause or goal.

Synonyms: fervent, ardent, impassioned, enthusiastic.

Whimsical

Definition: Unusual and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying.

Synonyms: fanciful, quirky, capricious, eccentric.

Wane

Definition: To gradually decrease in size, amount, or intensity.

Synonyms: diminish, dwindle, decline, ebb.

Vociferous

Definition: Expressing opinions or feelings loudly and forcefully.

Synonyms: clamorous, vehement, outspoken, strident.

Vitiate

Definition: To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of something.

Synonyms: corrupt, undermine, impair, invalidate.

Virulent

Definition: Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Synonyms: poisonous, malignant, acrimonious, caustic.

Verisimilitude

Definition: The appearance of being true or real.

Synonyms: plausibility, realism, authenticity, credibility.

Verbose

Definition: Using or expressed in more words than needed.

Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, prolix, verbose.

Veracity

Definition: The quality of being true, honest, or accurate.

Synonyms: truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, candor.

Venerate

Definition: To regard with great respect; revere.

Synonyms: admire, honor, esteem, reverence.

Vacillate

Definition: To waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute.

Synonyms: hesitate, equivocate, oscillate, fluctuate.

Urbane

Definition: Suave, courteous, and refined in manner.

Synonyms: polished, sophisticated, suave, cultured.

Upbraid

Definition: To criticize or reproach severely; find fault with.

Synonyms: rebuke, reproach, admonish, chastise.

Underscore

Definition: To emphasize or make more noticeable.

Synonyms: emphasize, accentuate, highlight, underscore.

Umbrage

Definition: A feeling of being offended or resentful.

Synonyms: offense, resentment, displeasure, suspicion.

Ubiquitous

Definition: Seeming to be everywhere or in several places at the same time; very common.

Synonyms: omnipresent, pervasive, universal, widespread.

Turpitude

Synonyms: depravity, corruption, wickedness, immorality.

Trenchant

Definition: (of a comment, criticism, or style of speaking) vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

Synonyms: penetrating, cutting, incisive, sharp.