Core dSAT Vocabulary_Set 26

Proclivity

Definition: A tendency to prefer or choose something regularly; an inclination or predisposition.

Synonyms: inclination, tendency, penchant, predisposition.

Probity

Definition: The quality of being completely honest.

Synonyms: integrity, honesty, rectitude, uprightness.

Pristine

Definition: In perfect, original condition; not damaged, dirty, or worn.

Synonyms: immaculate, flawless, unspoiled, untouched

Prevaricate

Definition: To avoid giving a direct answer to a question in order to hide the truth or to avoid making a decision.

Synonyms: equivocate, dodge, evade, hedge.

Presumptuous

Definition: Failing to show the respect that is expected and deserved; showing excessive confidence or boldness.

Synonyms: audacious, impertinent, arrogant, forward.

Prescient

Definition: Knowing or suggesting correctly what will happen in the future.

Synonyms: prophetic, insightful, visionary, foresighted.

Predilection

Definition: A strong liking for something; a tendency to choose or be attracted to something.

Synonyms: preference, inclination, penchant, fondness.

Precipitate

Definition: To make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected.

Synonyms: hasten, accelerate, provoke, trigger.

Precarious

Definition: Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Synonyms: uncertain, unstable, insecure, risky.

Polemical

Definition: Involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech.

Synonyms: contentious, controversial, argumentative, disputatious.

Platitude

Definition: A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

Synonyms: cliché, truism, banality, commonplace.

Placid

Definition: Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

Synonyms: calm, serene, tranquil, composed.

Placate

Definition: To stop someone from feeling angry or upset by making them feel more satisfied or less angry.

Synonyms: pacify, appease, mollify, conciliate.

Pious

Definition: Having or showing a deep respect for God and religion.

Synonyms: devout, religious, righteous, holy.

Phlegmatic

Definition: Not easily excited to action or display of emotion; calm; sluggish.

Synonyms: calm, composed, impassive, stoic.

Philistine

Definition: Someone who dislikes art, music, literature, and any other cultural activities.

Synonyms: uncultured, uneducated, ignorant, boorish.

Pernicious

Definition: Having a very harmful effect or influence.

Synonyms: harmful, destructive, detrimental, deleterious.

Peripheral

Definition: Not relating to the main or most important part; of minor importance.

Synonyms: secondary, incidental, marginal, minor.

Peruse

Definition: To read through something, especially in a thorough or careful way.

Synonyms: examine, study, scrutinize, pore over.

Perfunctory

Definition: Done quickly and without showing that you care or have much interest.

Synonyms: cursory, hasty, superficial, careless.

Perfidy

Definition: The act of not being loyal to somebody, for example by betraying them.

Synonyms: treachery, betrayal, deceit, disloyalty.

Perennial

Definition: Lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time.

Synonyms: enduring, everlasting, perpetual, constant.

Pellucid

Definition: Very clear and easy to understand.

Synonyms: clear, transparent, lucid, understandable.

Pedestrian

Definition: Boring or ordinary; not interesting.

Synonyms: mundane, dull, commonplace, ordinary.

Pedantic

Definition: Giving too much attention to formal rules or small details.

Synonyms: precise, meticulous, exacting, perfectionist.

Parsimonious

Definition: Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.

Synonyms: stingy, miserly, thrifty, economical.

Panache

Definition: Distinctive and stylish elegance or flair.

Synonyms: style, flair, elegance, dash.

Panacea

Definition: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Synonyms: cure-all, universal remedy, magic bullet, remedy.

Palliate

Definition: To make a disease or its symptoms less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.

Synonyms: alleviate, ease, relieve, mitigate.

Outstrip

Definition: To be or become better, greater, or larger than someone or something else.

Synonyms: surpass, exceed, outdo, eclipse.