sat vocab 101-200

solicitude (n., old English)

Care or concern for someone or something.

bewilder (v.)

To confuse someone very much.

status quo (n.)

The state or situation at a given time (without change).

predicate (n.)

A word or phrase that describes the subject.

abstemious (adj., old English)

Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.

partial (adj.)

Showing favoritism; biased.

chide (v.)

To voice disapproval.

willful (adj.)

Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition; deliberate.

wretched (adj.)

Very bad or unpleasant; very unhappy or ill.

plaudits (n.)

Enthusiastic approval; applause.

pluralism (n.)

A condition where distinct groups exist together but retain their identities.

recourse (n.)

A source of help or support.

unconscionable (adj.)

Not controlled by conscience; unscrupulous.

connive (v.)

To plot or scheme secretly.

inalienable (adj.)

Unable to be taken away or given up.

candor (n.)

Honesty; openness.

turgid (adj.)

Swollen; overly embellished in style or language.

dichotomy (n.)

A division into two parts.

dost (v., old English)

Does.

adulterate (v.)

To contaminate; to make impure.

pulchritude (n.)

Physical beauty.

adamant (adj.)

Refusing to change one’s mind; unyielding.

shibboleth (n.)

A word, phrase, or behavior that identifies a group; a slogan.

incontrovertible (adj.)

Not able to be denied or disputed.

averse (adj.)

Having a strong dislike.

disdain (n.)

Display of disrespect; intense dislike.

melee (n.)

A chaotic fight; violent struggle.

unfettered (adj.)

Not restricted or restrained.

blight (n.)

A plant disease; anything that harms or destroys.

levy (v.)

To impose a tax, fee, or fine.

protégé (n.)

A person under the care or guidance of someone more experienced.

diatribe (n.)

A bitter verbal attack.

amorous (adj.)

Showing romantic or sexual love.

quintessence (n.) / quintessential (adj.)

The most perfect or typical example of something. / Representing the most typical example.

ineffable (adj., old English)

Too great to be expressed in words.

indict (v.)

To formally accuse or charge with a crime.

utterance (n.)

Spoken sounds or words.

encumber (v.)

To burden or hinder.

anachronism (n.)

Something out of place in time or history.

anachronistic (adj.)

Out of chronological order.

livelihood (n.)

A way of earning money for living.

tautological (adj.)

Redundant; needlessly repetitive.

protract (v.)

To extend or lengthen.

salutary (adj.)

Producing beneficial effects.

benefactor (n.)

A person who gives help, especially financially.

paucity (n.)

Scarcity; a small quantity.

ostensible (adj.)

Stated or appearing true, but possibly not.

avuncular (adj.)

Like a kind uncle.

fledgling (n.)

Inexperienced or immature person.

integrate (v.)

To combine or bring together to form a whole.

ravenous (adj.)

Extremely hungry.

archaic (adj.)

Outdated, old-fashioned.

menagerie (n.)

A collection of animals.

lark (n., old English)

A small ground-dwelling songbird, noted for its song.

primeval (adj.)

Original, ancient.

fallacious (adj.)

Based on a mistaken belief.

repertoire (n.)

A stock of works a performer or group can perform.

abash (v.)

To make ashamed; to embarrass.