SAT Phase 1 Vocabulary Set 1

Spawn

· Definition: To produce or give birth to, especially in large numbers.

· Synonyms:

· Propagate (To reproduce, spread, or increase): To cause to reproduce, especially by natural means.

· Generate (To bring into existence): To produce or bring into being, especially as a result of a natural process.

Sporadic

· Definition: Occurring irregularly or randomly; infrequent.

· Synonyms:

· Intermittent (Occurring at irregular intervals): Not continuous or steady.

· Erratic (Not even or regular in pattern or movement): Unpredictable and inconsistent.

Placid

· Definition: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

· Synonyms:

· Serene (Calm, peaceful, and untroubled): An expanse of clear sky or calm sea.

Precursor

· Definition: A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.

· Synonyms:

· Harbinger (A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another): A forerunner of something.

· Forerunner (A person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else): A predecessor or herald.

Predetermine

· Definition: To establish or decide in advance.

· Synonyms:

· Preordain (Decide or determine an outcome in advance): To ordain or decide beforehand.

· Foreordain (Predestine or preordain to a particular fate or destiny): To determine or appoint beforehand.

Procrastinator

· Definition: Someone who delays or puts off doing things.

· Synonyms:

· Dilatory (Slow to act): Intended to cause delay.

Rambunctious

· Definition: Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.

· Synonyms:

· Unruly (Disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control): Lacking in restraint or discipline.

· Boisterous (Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy): Lively, noisy, and exuberant.

Methodical

· Definition: Done according to a systematic or established procedure.

· Synonyms:

· Systematic (Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical): Organized and methodical.

· Orderly (Neatly and methodically arranged): Well-organized and conforming to a system.

Hinder

· Definition: Create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.

· Synonyms:

· Impede (Delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them): To hinder progress or movement.

· Thwart (Prevent someone from accomplishing something): To oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.

Holistic

· Definition: Relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts.

· Synonyms:

· Comprehensive (Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something): Thorough and complete in coverage.

· All-encompassing (Including everything): Covering or involving all aspects.

Eschew

· Definition: Deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

· Synonyms:

· Abstain (Refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice): To choose not to do or have something.

· Shun (Persistently avoid, ignore, or reject): To deliberately avoid or keep away from.

Exemplify

· Definition: To show or illustrate by example.

· Synonyms:

· Epitomize (Be a perfect example of): To embody the essential characteristics of a trait, feature, or concept.

· Illustrate (To clarify or explain by use of examples, analogies, etc.): To make something clear by using examples.

Exorbitant

· Definition: (Of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.

· Synonyms:

· Excessive (More than is necessary, normal, or desirable): Immoderate.

· Inordinate (Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive): Going beyond what is normal or reasonable.

Facetious

· Definition: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

· Synonyms:

· Flippant (Not showing a serious or respectful attitude): Lacking proper respect or seriousness.

· Jocular (Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful): Said or done as a joke.

Forbearance

· Definition: Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.

· Synonyms:

· Patience (The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious): A state of endurance under difficult circumstances.

· Leniency (The quality or state of being lenient): A more merciful or tolerant attitude or act.

Forestall

· Definition: Prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time.

· Synonyms:

· Preempt (Take action in order to prevent an anticipated event from happening): To act before someone else does.

· Thwart (Prevent someone from accomplishing something): To oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.

Fortify

· Definition: Strengthen or invigorate (someone) mentally or physically.

· Synonyms:

· Reinforce (Strengthen or support, especially with additional personnel or material): To strengthen and support with additional resources.

· Bolster (Support or strengthen): To prop up or support.

Fortuitous

· Definition: Happening by accident or chance rather than design.

· Synonyms:

· Serendipitous (Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way): A fortunate stroke of serendipity.

· Accidental (Happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly): Occurring unexpectedly or by chance.

Myriad

· Definition: A countless or extremely great number.

· Synonyms:

· Innumerable (Too many to be counted): Countless or very numerous.

· Multitudinous (Very numerous): Consisting of or containing many individuals or elements.

Obsequious

· Definition: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

· Synonyms:

· Sycophantic (Behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage): Self-seeking, flattering to gain favor.

· Fawning (Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection): Obsequious behavior or attitude; servility.