Vocabulary 2 (DSAT)

Fluctuate

To change or vary irregularly; Prices tend to fluctuate during holiday seasons.

Innocuous

Harmless or not offensive; The comment seemed harsh but was actually innocuous.

Mystifying

Difficult to understand; The magician's trick was completely mystifying.

Foreground

To highlight or emphasize; The documentary foregrounds the voices of local

Inspecting

Looking at something carefully; The mechanic was inspecting the engine for

Nanotubes

Tiny cylindrical structures made of carbon; Scientists use nanotubes to create stronger materials.

Foretells

Predicts or warns of something; Dark clouds often foretell a coming storm.

Inspirational

Motivating or uplifting; Her speech was truly inspirational for the audience.

Neglect

To ignore or fail to care for; Plants will die if you neglect them for too long.

Forge

To create or build strongly; They worked together to forge a lasting friendship.

Interchangeable

Able to be exchanged without difference; The two parts are interchangeable in most devices.

Nondescript

Plain or lacking distinct features; The building was old and nondescript.

Fortify

To strengthen or reinforce; Milk is often fortified with vitamins.

Interjected

Inserted abruptly; "Wait!" he interjected before she finished her sentence.

Novel

New or unusual; The scientists proposed a novel solution to the problem.

Foster

To encourage or care for; Teachers aim to foster creativity in students.

Interminable

Endless or seeming to last forever; The lecture felt interminable.

Nuanced

Showing subtle differences; His argument was nuanced and carefully reasoned.

Fruitless

Unsuccessful or pointless; Their search for the lost key was fruitless.

Interpret

To explain the meaning of; He tried to interpret the poem's symbolism.

Obscure

Difficult to see or unclear; The meaning of the text was obscure to most readers.

Fulfills

Meets expectations or requirements; The program fulfills all university criteria.

Intertribal

Between different tribes; The event promoted intertribal cooperation.

Observant

Quick to notice things; She is very observant and spots details easily.

Germinate

To begin to grow; The seeds will germinate within a week.

Intricate

Complex or detailed; The watch had an intricate design.

Obtained from

Derived or taken from; The oil is obtained from the seeds.

Grapple

To struggle with or work through; He had to grapple with difficult decisions.

Intriguing

Fascinating or interesting; The mystery novel had an intriguing plot.

Offhand

Guild

An organized group of workers in a trade; Medieval craftsmen often joined a guild.

Intuitive

Based on instinct or natural understanding; Her solution was intuitive rather than logical.

Operative

Functioning or in effect; The old elevator is no longer operative.

Handmade from

Made by hand using certain materials; The basket is handmade from woven reeds.

Invalidate

To make something invalid; A missing signature can invalidate a contract.

Ordinary

Normal or usual; It was just an ordinary day at school.

Haphazard

Lacking order or planning; The books were arranged in a haphazard manner.

Inventive

Creative or original; The inventor was known for her inventive solutions.

Originates

Begins or comes from; The tradition originates in ancient rituals.

Hast

An archaic form of "have"; "Thou hast spoken wisely," said the elder.

Invertebrate

An animal without a backbone; Jellyfish are examples of invertebrates.

Ornamental

Decorative rather than functional; The garden was filled with ornamental plants.

Healthy

Promoting good health; A balanced diet is essential for a healthy life.

Involuntarily

Without intent or control; She laughed involuntarily at the joke.

Overcome

To defeat or rise above; He managed to overcome his fear of heights.

Hibernation

A dormant winter state; Bears go into hibernation during the cold months.

Iridescent

Showing rainbow-like colors; The butterfly's wings looked iridescent in the sun

light.

Overreacts

Responds with excessive emotion; He often overreacts to small problems.

Hierarchical

Arranged in levels or ranks; The company's hierarchical structure is very rigid.

Irrelevant to

Not related to; That comment is irrelevant to our discussion.

Overshadowed by

Made less important by; Her achievements were overshadowed by her brother's

fame.

Hinder

To delay or obstruct; The heavy snow will hinder travel.