SAT Vocab 2

deference

Respectful submission or yielding to another’s authority, judgment, or wishes.

deleterious

Harmful or damaging, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

demagogue

A political leader who gains support by appealing to emotions, fears, or prejudices rather than reason.

denounce

To publicly condemn or strongly criticize something or someone.

diffident

Lacking confidence; shy or hesitant due to self

dilatory

Slow to act; intended to cause delay or procrastination.

disabuse

To free someone from a false belief or misunderstanding.

discernible

Able to be perceived, recognized, or understood clearly.

disingenuous

Not sincere or honest; pretending to be unaware or innocent.

disparage

To belittle or speak about someone or something in a disrespectful way.

divergent

Tending to move apart; differing from a common point or standard.

dormant

Inactive or asleep for a period of time but capable of becoming active.

duplicity

Deceitfulness; deliberate dishonesty or double

elicit

To draw out or bring forth a response, reaction, or information.

eloquent

Fluent, persuasive, and effective in speech or writing.

empirical

Based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory.

enigma / enigmatic

Something mysterious or difficult to understand; puzzling.

ennui

A feeling of weariness, boredom, or dissatisfaction caused by lack of excitement.

enumerate / enumeration

To list items one by one in a clear and organized manner.

ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.

esoteric

Intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group.

ethical

Relating to moral principles; morally right or acceptable.

evoke

To bring to mind or call forth emotions, memories, or images.

exacerbate

To make a problem, situation, or condition worse.

exploit

To make use of something, often unfairly or for personal gain.

fastidious

Very attentive to detail; difficult to please due to high standards.

hedonism

The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good.

henceforth

From this point forward; starting now and continuing into the future.

hitherto

Up until now or until a certain point in time.

hypothetical

Based on an assumption or theory rather than fact.

idiosyncratic

Unique or peculiar to an individual; distinctive habits or traits.

ignominy

Public shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

imminent

About to happen very soon.

impede

To slow down, block, or interfere with progress.

implicit

Suggested or implied without being directly stated.