DSAT Vocab

indigenous

native

phenomenon

an observable fact or event

mitigate

to make less severe or intense

correlation

relationship or connection between two or more things.

concede

to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

variation

a difference or change in condition, amount, or level.

susceptible

likely to be influenced or harmed by something.

speculate

to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

simulate

imitate the appearance or character of something, often for training or experimentation.

radiocarbon

isotope of carbon: carbon-14

intricate

very detailed or complex, often involving many interconnected parts.

depiction

representation or portrayal of something, often in art or literature.

plausible

reasonable or probable, able to be believed.

methodology

a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

manifest

to display or show clearly, often used in the context of feelings or intentions.

laureate

a person who has been honored for achieving distinction in a particular field, especially literature or science.

inhibit

to hinder or restrain the progress or action of something.

inconspicuous

not clearly visible or attracting attention; hidden or subtle in presence.

foster

to encourage or promote the development of something.

excavation

the process of digging up or removing earth, often for the purpose of archaeological research or construction.

constitute

to be a part of a whole, forming a component or element of something

synthesize

make smth by synthesis, especially chemically

suffrage

the right to vote in political elections

subtle

not obvious, difficult to detect or analyze, or requiring careful observation to notice

skepticism

a doubt or questioning attitude towards knowledge, facts, or opinions.

saturated

to be filled to capacity, holding the maximum amount that can be absorbed, dissolved, or retained

prolific

present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.

progressive

happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step.

porous

having spaces or holes that allow liquids or gases to pass through; permeable.

perpetual

continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.

nuance

a subtle difference or distinction in meaning, expression, or response.

negligible

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

multifaceted

having many different aspects or features.

moniker

a name or nickname

meticulous

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

invasive

tending to intrude on a person's privacy or habitat; often associated with plants or species that disrupt local ecosystems.

insufficent

not enough; inadequate

innovative

introducing new ideas or methods; creative and original in thinking.

innocuous

not harmful or offensive; benign in nature.

inherent

existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.

inadequate

not enough; insufficent

homogeneous

of the same kind; alike

germinate

(of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy