DSAT Vocabulary Word List

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards derived from the DSAT word list to aid exam preparation.

Abate (verb)

to reduce in amount, degree, or severity

Abhor (verb)

to hate or detest

Abstain (verb)

to refrain or hold back voluntarily

Accretion (noun)

a gradual buildup or growth by addition

Acerbic (adjective)

sharp, biting, or caustic in tone

Acquire (verb)

to gain possession of

Acumen (noun)

keen insight or judgment

Adhere (verb)

to stick fast; cling

Admonish (verb)

to caution or advise against

Affable (adjective)

friendly, good-natured, easy to talk to

Aesthetic (adjective)

relating to beauty or good taste

Alleviate (verb)

to relieve or make more bearable

Amiable (adjective)

friendly and good-natured

Ample (adjective)

more than sufficient in size or scope

Analogous (adjective)

similar or comparable in certain respects

Anomaly (noun)

something that deviates from the norm

Antipathy (noun)

a deep dislike or aversion

Arbitrary (adjective)

chosen at random, without reason

Arrogant (adjective)

having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Aspire (verb)

to strive for or aim to achieve

Aversion (noun)

a strong feeling of dislike

Banal (adjective)

lacking originality or freshness

Belittle (verb)

to make someone or something seem unimportant

Belligerent (adjective)

hostile, aggressive, pugnacious

Benevolent (adjective)

characterized by goodwill or kindness

Bolster (verb)

to give support or strengthen

Bombastic (adjective)

high-sounding but with little meaning; pretentious

Boon (noun)

a blessing or timely benefit

Brevity (noun)

concise expression; shortness

Brusque (adjective)

abrupt or curt in manner

Byzantine (adjective)

very complicated or intricate

Callous (adjective)

showing little sympathy; insensitive

Calm (adjective)

free from agitation or disturbance

Candor (noun)

honesty or frankness

Capricious (adjective)

impulsive and unpredictable

Castigate (verb)

to punish or criticize severely

Censure (verb)

to blame or condemn

Character (noun)

moral qualities distinctive to an individual

Circumspect (adjective)

cautious and prudent

Coarse (adjective)

rough or lacking refinement

Complex (adjective)

composed of interconnected or complicated parts

Concise (adjective)

expressing much in few words

Conform (verb)

to act in accordance with rules or customs

Conscientious (adjective)

guided by a sense of right; principled

Constant (adjective)

unchanging; showing loyalty or steadiness

Contemplate (verb)

to consider thoughtfully

Contribute (verb)

to give or supply along with others

Dearth (noun)

scarcity or lack

Defiant (adjective)

boldly resistant to authority

Delicate (adjective)

fragile; requiring gentle handling

Demonstrate (verb)

to establish or prove by example

Deride (verb)

to ridicule or mock

Desolate (adjective)

bleak, lifeless, or deserted

Detach (verb)

to separate or disengage

Diligent (adjective)

steadily hardworking and careful

Disclose (verb)

to make known or reveal

Dismal (adjective)

causing gloom or depression

Disperse (verb)

to scatter widely

Dubious (adjective)

doubtful or suspect

Dull (adjective)

boring; lacking sharpness or interest

Eclectic (adjective)

drawing from a diverse range of sources

Edify (verb)

to instruct or enlighten

Egalitarian (adjective)

believing in equality for all people

Elicit (verb)

to draw forth or bring out

Eminent (adjective)

prominent or distinguished

Empathy (noun)

ability to understand another’s feelings

Enigma (noun)

something puzzling or mysterious

Equivocal (adjective)

open to multiple interpretations; ambiguous

Evoke (verb)

to summon or call forth

Exact (adjective)

precise or accurate in every detail

Expedient (adjective)

suitable or advantageous for a purpose

Explicit (adjective)

clearly and directly stated

Extol (verb)

to praise highly

Extricate (verb)

to free from a difficult situation

Facilitate (verb)

to make easier or help bring about

Fathom (verb)

to understand thoroughly

Fatuous (adjective)

silly or foolish

Feckless (adjective)

weak, ineffective, irresponsible

Fervor (noun)

great warmth or intensity of feeling

Fickle (adjective)

changeable or erratic

Flagrant (adjective)

glaringly bad or offensive

Flimsy (adjective)

thin, weak, or unconvincing

Flout (verb)

to openly disregard rules

Frugal (adjective)

economical; sparing of resources

Garrulous (adjective)

excessively talkative about trivial matters

Germane (adjective)

relevant and appropriate

Grave (adjective)

serious; requiring consideration

Gregarious (adjective)

sociable; enjoying the company of others

Gross (adjective)

blatant; lacking refinement

Guile (noun)

cunning or deceitful shrewdness

Gullible (adjective)

easily persuaded; credulous

Haughty (adjective)

arrogantly superior or disdainful

Hesitate (verb)

to pause in uncertainty

Hinder (verb)

to obstruct or delay

Hostile (adjective)

showing ill will or opposition

Hyperbole (noun)

exaggerated statements not meant literally

Iconoclast (noun)

one who attacks traditional beliefs

Idolize (verb)

to admire or worship excessively

Illuminate (verb)

to light up or clarify

Illusion (noun)

something that deceives the senses