SAT Vocab

Precocious

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

redolent

strongly smelling of something, or making you think of something from the past

indigent

being extremely poor and lacking basic life necessities like food, clothing, and safe shelter

perfunctory

an action is done quickly, routinely, or mechanically, without real care, interest, enthusiasm, or deep attention to detail

irascible

having or showing a hot temper, or being easily provoked to anger and irritation

obscene

something that is very offensive, shocking, or repulsive

pedagogical

related to the method, theory, or practice of teaching

stoic

a person who stays calm and does not show their feelings when bad things happen

debilitating

causing serious physical or mental weakness, or taking away someone's ability to function normally

unprecedented

something has never happened, been done, or existed before

impervious

not letting something pass through or not being hurt or bothered by something

munificence

the quality of being very generous, especially in a grand, lavish, or royal way

discretion

the freedom to make choices using one's own judgment; , or the ability to behave with care and keep secrets so you do not cause upset.

indignation

a strong, righteous feeling of anger and outrage caused by something you believe is unfair, wrong, or mean

supple

able to bend, twist, or move easily without breaking or feeling stiff

obsequious

trying too hard to please or obey someone

internecine

involving conflict within a group, organization, or country, or causing heavy damage and ruin to all sides involved

ombudsman

an independent official who investigates and helps resolve complaints between individuals and organizations, government agencies, or institutions

atrophy

the partial or complete wasting away of a body part, tissue, or cell

relegate

to move someone or something down to a lower, less important rank, position, or place

spurn

to reject someone or something with contempt, disdain, or scorn

attest

to show, prove, or state that something is true, genuine, or real

emanate

to flow out, issue, or spread out from a specific source

viable

capable of working successfully, or able to live, grow, and develop

assail

to attack someone or something violently, either with physical force, harsh words, or strong criticism

vapidity

the quality of being dull, flat, lifeless, or lacking any deep thought, intelligence, and spirit

trifling

small, unimportant, or of little value

surreptitiously 

doing something secretly, sneakily, or in a way that avoids being noticed

appeasement 

a diplomatic policy of making political, material, or territorial concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid war

paradigm

a model, a standard pattern, or a clear framework of ideas that shapes how people see and understand the world

propensity

a natural tendency, preference, or deep-seated inclination to behave in a specific way

disingenuous

acting in an insincere, slightly dishonest way, or pretending to know less than you really do to mislead others

succinct

expressing much in a few words, being short, clear, and direct

outlandish

something very strange, bizarre, or far outside normal limits

feint

a fake move, a mock attack, or a trick.

manifesto

a public declaration of a person or group's core principles, motives, and planned actions

abrogate

to officially end, cancel, or repeal something like a law, agreement, or duty.

confer

to discuss things together or to give an honor and award

codify

to arrange laws, rules, or system information into a clear, orderly, and formal written code

redoubtable

formidable, inspiring fear, or worthy of great respect

fungible

units of a good or asset are completely interchangeable and equal in value

ostensibly

seemingly, apparently, or on the surface

predicated

to base, establish, or build something on a specific idea, fact, or condition

vagaries

unexpected, unpredictable, or uncontrollable changes, actions, or quirks in a situation

caveat

a warning, a special condition, or a limitation that explains or modifies a statement or agreement

demonstrativeness

openly showing your feelings, such as love, joy, or anger, instead of hiding them inside

probed

to physically examine something with an instrument or to conduct a thorough, careful investigation

quintessential

describes the perfect, ultimate, or most typical example of a certain quality, person, or thing

quaint

something charmingly old-fashioned, oddly picturesque, or pleasingly unusual

As such

In itself / Considered alone

Granted

transition that concedes something

prospect

the possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future

proprietary

something belongs exclusively to a private individual, business, or organization

accord

to be in agreement; to grant or bestow something to someone.

enrich

to improve or enhance the quality, value, or significance of something by adding desirable elements or ingredients

accrue

to accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

agency

the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own choices

unfathomable

incapable of being fully explored or understood; incomprehensible.

intransigent

a person who is unwilling to change their views or agree about something

anomalous

a deviation from what is standard, normal, or expected

equivocal

uncertain/open to multiple interpretations

impetus

the catalyst / driving force for something

officious

annoyingly assertive or intrusive in offering unwanted advice or services

surfeit

an excessive amount of something

vacillation

indecision / the inability to decide between opinions

iniquitous

grossly unjust, wicked, or morally wrong

magistrate

a civil officer or judge who administers the law.

to that end

cause-and-effect transition (like consequently, due to)

resolve

to show unwavering determination

in fact

a transition used to emphasize the truth of a statement

opaque

a material or substance that prevents light from passing through, making it impossible to see through.

obviate

to eliminate the need for something or to prevent a difficulty from happening entirely by taking effective measures in advance

curtail

to reduce, limit, or cut short something.

behest

an authoritative order, command, or strongly worded request

clandestine

something planned or done in secret

covert

secret, hidden, or intentionally obscured

espionage

the covert act of obtaining confidential, classified, or sensitive information without the permission of its holder

restive

to be restless, fidgety, or impatient

evanescent

something fleeting, temporary, or fading away quickly like vapor

nascent

something that is just beginning to exist, develop, or come into, being.

memorandum

a written document used primarily for internal communication within an organization or to outline the terms of a non-binding agreement

tenure

the right to hold a permanent position or the specific length of time that a person, office, or property is held

acclimatizing

the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.

deterrent

something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

provocative

causing a reaction, often annoyance or anger.

prudence

the ability to govern oneself by the use of reason, involving careful management, foresight, and the avoidance of unnecessary risks

erroneous

containing or characterized by error; mistaken.

attenuate

to reduce in force, effect, or value; to diminish or lessen the intensity of something.

preempting

taking action in advance to prevent something from happening or to acquire something before others can

deign

to reluctantly do something that you consider to be beneath your dignity or beneath your status

adjudicated

to make a formal, legal judgment or decision about a disputed matter.

rial

basic monetary unit and official currency used in several nations, primarily across the Middle East

galvanic

something that involves, produces, or relates to direct-current electricity, Sudden, intensely exciting, or energizing

slated

scheduled, planned, or expected to happen in the future.

embattled

a person, group, or organization surrounded by problems, difficulties, or intense conflict.

resuscitated

to be revived from apparent death or restored to consciousness after medical or physical failure

tantalizing

something that provokes interest, desire, or expectation, often by being kept just out of reach

fraught

filled with something undesirable or causing severe emotional tension, anxiety, and stress