Sat prep expert vocab list 1

Memoir

a historical account or autobiography written from personal knowledge

Dexterity

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

Harvest

the process/period of gathering in crops; or to obtain or acquired something, often with effort/skill

Degrade

to decline in physical condition; or to humiliate, belittle, or demean someone

Emerge

to move out of or away from something and become visible

Divert

to cause someone or something to change course to turn from one direction to another

Retrospect

the act of looking back or reflecting on past events, experiences, or situations

forge

to create something strong, enduring, or successful

inane

silly; stupid

Impudent

not showing due respect for another person; impertinent

Vulgar

lacking refinement or good taste; or offensive or inappropriate

Invigorate

to give strength or energy to

Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Disparage

regard or represent as being of little worth

Impartial

to be fair and just in judgement or decision-making, considering all relevant factors objectively

Prosaic

ordinary, lacking imagination or excitement

Pilgrimage

a pilgrim's journey

Ratify

to formally approve or confirm something something, usually by a vote or signature

Elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Subtle

delicate, elusive, or not immediately obvious