SAT ENGLISH

Buttress

A structure built against a wall to support or reinforce it, commonly used in architecture. It can also refer metaphorically to support an argument or position.

Surmised

To suppose that something is true based on incomplete evidence; to make an educated guess.

Contrived

Deliberately created rather than arising naturally; artificial or forced.

Epitomizing

Representing or embodying a quality or type; serving as a perfect example.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system; capricious.

Gorge

a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.

ephemera

items designed to be enjoyed for a short while

ameliorated

to make something better or improve a situation

corroborate

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

confounded

to confuse or bewilder someone

arbitrary

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

imbibe

to drink or absorb, especially liquids or ideas.

corroborated

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

disseminated

to spread or distribute information, knowledge, or ideas widely.

ameliorated

to make something better or improve a situation.

preclude

to prevent something from happening or make it impossible.

qualified

It can mean to add on or remove something

proponents

supporters or advocates of a particular idea, cause, or policy.

redress

to set right or remedy a wrong or an injury.

exacerbate

Sardonic

characterized by disdainful or scornful humor; sarcastic.

entrenching

to establish firmly in a position, making change difficult.

prefiguring

to suggest or indicate in advance; to foreshadow.

tenuous

very weak or insubstantial; lacking a solid basis or connection.

Sardonic

characterized by disdainful or mocking humor, often used to convey a cynical attitude.

subversive

Disruptive and revolutionary

accessible

(easy to understand)

haphazard

lacking of plan or order

rudimentary

basic

innocuous

not harmful or offensive

paucity

lack off

dogmatic

stubbornly opinionated or assertive about beliefs

altruistically

acting in a selfless manner for the benefit of others