SAT Vocab

Precocious

(adj.) showing unusually early development (especially in talents and mental capacity)

summit

the highest point of a hill or mountain; a meeting between heads of government.

emulation

effort to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.

aquiesce

accept something without protest.

inexorable

impossible to stop or prevent

tepid

(of a liquid) lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

occlude

stop, close up, or obstruct (an opening, orifice, or passage).

transient

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

repentant

expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful.

penitent

feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

importunate

persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion.

speculative

engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.

dwindling

gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

reciprocity

the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.

elasticity

ability to change and adapt; adaptability.

fecundity

the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility.

expediency

the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience.

stately

having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.

hamper

hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

impudent

not showing due respect for another person

virulent

(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

placate

make someone less angry or hostile

invariably

in every case or on every occasion; always.

proclivity

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

endemic

1. (of a disease) regularly occurring within an area or community.

2. (of a plant or animal) native and restricted to a certain place.

resplendent

attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.

pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

synergy

the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

debunk

expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

deride

express contempt for; ridicule.

listless

(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm.

infirm

not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness.

disparage

regard or represent as being of little worth.

obfuscate

render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

unintelligible

impossible to understand

rebuke

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

censure

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

unqualified

without reservation or limitation; total.

unassuming

modest

ingenuous

Native

ineffable

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

sublime

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

mellifluous

(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

insipid

lacking flavor

intrepid

fearless

vigilance

The action of keeping careful watch.

stymie

To hinder or block.

paramount

predominant, superior, most important

Ramify

to split into two or more branches

profusion

A large quantity of something.

premediated

Planned beforehand.

oust

to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office)

outstrip

To surpass or exceed.

omnipotent

almighty and all powerful

misanthropic

Disliking people or society.

impartial

fair and not biased

appropriate

take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission; devote (money or assets) to a special purpose.

antipathy

a strong feeling of dislike

analogous

similar but not identical

aggravate

To worsen or intensify.

advent

the arrival or creation of something 

exorbitant

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.

inane

silly; stupid.

ebullient

cheerful and full of energy.

Sanction

a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule; official permission or approval for an action.

sordid

involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

ignoble

not honorable in character or purpose.

comiserate

express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.

lofty

of imposing height; highly moral or intellectual in nature; (of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient.

stifle

restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).

proffer

to offer.

Frivolous

Lacking in seriousness or importance

Forerunner

predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another

Relic

a custom or object that has been around for a very, very long time

Proponent

(n.) one who puts forward a proposal; one who supports a cause or belief

Partisan

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

Zealot

someone passionately devoted to a cause

Scrupulous

exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled

Supplant

to take the place of

Polemicist

a person who engages in controversial debate

Pragmatist

practical person; one who is concerned with usefulness

Outspoken

speaking out freely or boldly; frank; vocal; not reserved

Scorn

the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

Docile

(adj.) easily taught, led, or managed; obedient

Adept

(adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert

Thwarted

prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Eradicated

completely erased; wiped out

Tenuous

flimsy; not solid

Eclectic

made up of a variety of sources or styles

Confounded

bewildered; confused; perplexed

Mercenary

a soldier who fights for money rather than loyalty to a country

Despot

a dictator with absolute power

infinitesimal

extremely small

potent

powerful; highly effective

toxic

poisonous

pedestrian

ordinary or dull

apathy

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

indifference

a lack of interest or concern

fervor

intense and passionate feeling

stalwart

strongly built and sturdy. or loyal/reliable