SAT vocab

resignation

The acceptance of something unpleasant or undesirable that cannot be avoided

pertubed (adjective)

Anxious, worried, or upset as a result of being disturbed or unsettled; thrown into a state of agitated confusion.

pertubed (verb)

Caused to become anxious, worried, or upset.

mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull or ordinary

apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

myriad (adjective)

Countless, extremely numerous.

myriad (noun)

A countless or extremely great number.

appurtenance

An accessory, attachment, or piece of equipment that belongs to or accompanies something larger or more important.

convene

To call together or summon people for a formal meeting / to come together or assemble

begrudge

To envy someone for possessing or enjoying something / To envy someone for possessing or enjoying something

sagacity

Acute mental discernment, soundness of judgment, and farsighted wisdom.

virulent

Extremely poisonous, infectious, or harmful; capable of causing severe illness. / Bitterly hostile or antagonistic; marked by acrimony or malice.

zealous

Showing great energy, enthusiasm, and dedication toward a cause, objective, or ideal.

reproach (noun)

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; criticism or blame.

reproach (verb)

To express disapproval of; to criticize or blame.

feign

To pretend or fake something, especially an emotion, illness, or injury.

enervate

To weaken or drain of energy, strength, or vitality.

acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, especially in a particular field or situation

depose

To remove from a position of power or authority, especially to dethrone or remove from office. / To testify or take testimony under oath, typically in a legal proceeding.

complacent

Showing a smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often without awareness of potential dangers or problems.

dilatory

Tending to delay or cause delay; designed to create postponement. / slow to act

avocation

A hobby or activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation, typically for enjoyment. / uncommon in modern usage

obfuscate

To deliberately make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand, often to hide the truth or mislead.

forbore

Refrained or abstained from doing something, especially through self-restraint. / patient or tolerant about something / refrain from enforcing something

bellicose

Inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; warlike.

urbane

Elegant and refined in manner; polished and courteous.

banal

So lacking in originality as to be predictable lacking in novelty.

vilify

To speak or write about someone or something in an abusively disparaging manner; to defame or slander.

raze

To completely demolish or destroy (for example, a building or settlement) so that it no longer exists or is recognizable.

quixotic

Exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical; foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.

noisome

Offensive or disgusting, especially referring to an unpleasant smell.

formidable

Inspiring fear, respect, or awe due to size, power, strength, difficulty, or capability.

ramify

To spread or extend into multiple areas, becoming more complex. / To branch out or divide into branches.

vehement

Showing strong feeling, conviction, or intensity; forceful and passionate.

paradigm

A pattern, model, or framework that serves as an example or theoretical foundation.

imbibe

To drink or take in a liquid. / To absorb or assimilate ideas, knowledge, or attitudes.

apocryphal

Of doubtful authenticity; false or fabricated, though widely believed.

diabolical

Extremely evil or cruel, as though inspired by the devil. / extremely difficult, frustrating, or clever in a negative way

parch

To make extremely dry; to dry out completely with heat.

covet

To yearn to possess something, especially something that belongs to another person.

subtle

Not obvious or easily detected; delicate and understated; requiring careful observation to notice or understand.

perfidy

Deliberate breach of faith or trust; calculated betrayal or treachery.

vex

To annoy, frustrate, or worry someone.

undermine

To weaken or damage something gradually or insidiously, especially from within or by secret means.

insidious

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects; stealthy and treacherous.

circumvent

To find a way around (an obstacle); to cleverly avoid or get around something, especially a rule, problem, or difficulty.

irate

extremely angry/ furious

laconic

Using very few words; expressing much in few words; brief and to the point.

garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially in an annoying or tedious way.

ameliorate

To make something better, less painful, or more tolerable; to improve a bad or unpleasant situation.

tenuous

Very weak, slight, or flimsy; having little substance or strength.

draconian

Extremely harsh, severe, or cruel, especially in terms of laws, rules, or punishments.