SAT's words AIO 2

Prescient

adj. possessing the ability to foresee events before they occur

Prevail:

v. to achieve victory or dominance; to become widely accepted or practiced

Prophetic

adj. having the ability to accurately forecast or indicate future occurrences

Prudent :

adj. characterized by cautious decision-making and sound practical judgment

Recant :

v. to formally retract a statement or belief previously held

Refuge

n. a location that provides safety or protection from harm

Remorse

n. a profound sense of regret or guilt stemming from one's actions that are perceived as wrong

Restrain

v. to prevent something from advancing or to maintain control over it

Retraction

n. the official act of taking back a statement or assertion

Rival

n./v./adj. an entity or individual engaged in a contest or competition; to engage in competition; characterized by competition

Secluded

"adj. characterized by a sheltered and private setting

Seditious

adj. having the intent to provoke insurrection against established authority

Serene

"adj. characterized by a state of calmness and tranquility

Shrewd

adj. displaying sharp judgment and profound insight into situations

Sophistry

n. a form of reasoning that is misleading or based on unsound principles

Spontaneous

adj. occurring without premeditation or external prompting

Squander

v. to carelessly use resources or opportunities without regard for their potential value

Stoic

adj./n. characterized by the ability to endure difficulties without expressing discomfort; an individual who exemplifies such resilience

Unflappable

adj. exhibiting unwavering calmness and composure in stressful or challenging situations

Unleash

"v. to forcefully release or liberate something

Vicarious

adj. experienced indirectly through the feelings or actions of another person; serving as a substitute or proxy

Acumen

n. the ability to make insightful decisions and judgments swiftly

Adamant

adj. resolute and steadfast; showing an unwavering attitude in the face of persuasion

Adept

adj. having a high level of skill; n. a person who demonstrates exceptional competence in a particular area

Adulation:

n. an overwhelming expression of admiration or excessive flattery towards someone

Amalgamate:

v. to merge or combine distinct entities into one cohesive unit

Antagonize:

v. to incite feelings of hostility or opposition in others

Apprentice

"n. an individual being trained in a specific skill or trade

Arcane

adj. known or understood only by a select group; mysterious in nature

Autonomy

n. the condition of being self-governing and having the freedom to make independent decisions

Belie:

v. to create a misleading perception or to present information that contradicts reality

Biased

"adj. showing favoritism toward one side

Circumspect

"adj. showing caution and thoughtfulness in decision-making

Concur:

v. to express agreement or share the same opinion

Courteous

adj. exhibiting politeness and respect in behavior towards others

Cryptic

adj. characterized by a concealed meaning that is difficult to interpret; perplexing in nature

Culpable

adj. deserving of blame or criticism for an offense or wrongdoing

Cultivate

v. to promote the growth and development of something; to prepare land for agricultural production

Cynical

"adj. characterized by a general distrust of human sincerity

Deficit

n. the extent to which a particular quantity is lower than what is necessary

Delude:

v. to cause someone to believe something that is not true; to misguide one's perception or understanding.

Demanding:

adj. characterized by the need for significant effort or focus

Deride

v. to express contempt for someone or something through ridicule or mocking laughter

Digression

n. a deviation from the primary topic in conversation or written discourse

Dilemma

n. a challenging situation in which a person must make a decision between two equally unsatisfactory options

Disparate

adj. fundamentally distinct in nature or character

Dogmatic

adj. characterized by the unwavering assertion of opinions as absolute truths without consideration for differing perspectives

Elude

"v. to skillfully avoid or escape from a situation or pursuit

Equanimity

"n. a state of mental stability and peace

Erratic

adj. characterized by inconsistency or unpredictability in behavior or performance

Lavish

adj./v. characterized by extravagance and richness; to generously confer or bestow

Lucrative

adj. yielding substantial financial gain or profit

Mar:

v. to impair or tarnish the visual quality of something

Mercy

"n. a disposition to show compassion or pardon towards someone

Momentous

adj. having considerable importance or lasting significance

Multifarious

adj. characterized by a wide variety of elements or types

Mundane

adj. characterized by a lack of excitement or interest; routine in nature

Myopic

adj. characterized by an inability to consider long-term consequences or lacking vision

Onerous

adj. characterized by requiring significant effort and presenting considerable difficulty

Paragon

n. an exemplar that epitomizes a particular quality to an exceptional degree

Pedantic

"adj. characterized by an excessive focus on minute details or formal rules

Peripheral

adj. situated at the outer limits; having relatively lesser significance

Presume

v. to take for granted or assume something to be true without evidence or permission

Prohibit

v. to officially disallow or restrict an action or behavior through legal or regulatory measures

Quarantine

n./v. the practice of isolating individuals to halt the transmission of infectious diseases

Rally

v./n. to unite for collective support; to regain strength or health

Reciprocate

v. to respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one; to engage in mutual exchange

Rehabilitate :

v. to bring an individual back to a state of health or reintegrate them into societal norms

Resilience

n. the ability to swiftly bounce back from difficult situations

Respite

n. a brief interval of rest or a temporary alleviation from discomfort

Sanction:

n./v. an official endorsement or a punitive measure; to grant permission or approval

Stature

n. the degree of importance or reputation of an individual; also refers to a person's physical height

Substantiate

v. to provide evidence or proof to support a claim or assertion

Surmise

v./n. to infer or make an assumption without adequate proof; a conjecture or hypothesis

Taciturn

adj. characterized by a tendency to be quiet or not inclined to engage in conversation

Tactful:

adj. demonstrating a refined ability to navigate social interactions with sensitivity and diplomacy

Tedious

"adj. characterized by a lack of interest or excitement due to excessive length

Tenable

adj. capable of being justified or sustained under scrutiny

Transient

"adj./n. referring to something that exists or is present only for a brief period

Tyrannical

adj. characterized by the cruel and oppressive exercise of authority

Ubiquitous

adj. existing or being encountered in all places simultaneously

Underscore

v. to draw attention to or reinforce the significance of something

Unnerve:

"v. to cause an individual to feel anxious

Variation

n. a modification or subtle alteration in characteristic or form

Aberration

n. a divergence from the typical or expected standard

Abstruse

adj. characterized by a level of complexity that makes it challenging to comprehend

Acrimonious

"adj. characterized by a sharp and bitter tone or attitude

Ambivalence

n. the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes towards a particular subject or individual

Amiable

adj. having a friendly and pleasant disposition

Arduous

adj. demanding considerable exertion or effort to accomplish

Buttress

n./v. a structure or element that provides support; to enhance stability or reinforcement to an idea or physical structure

Candid

"adj. characterized by openness and honesty

Castigate

v. to reprimand or punish someone harshly for their actions

Comical

adj. characterized by humorous and playful elements that provoke laughter

Commiseration

n. a sentiment conveying sympathy for someone's misfortune

Consummate

adj./v. characterized by a high degree of skill or excellence; to finalize or achieve a state of perfection

Controversial

adj. likely to provoke public disagreement or differing opinions

Cosmopolitan

adj. characterized by a broad range of cultural influences and experiences; inclusive of diverse populations from various regions

Daunting

adj. presenting challenges that may be overwhelming or intimidating to confront

Demeanor

n. the outward display of behavior or attitude that one presents to others