Digital SAT Vocabulary

speculate

form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

impartial

treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

circumvent

find a way around (an obstacle).

eclipse

an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.

discernible

able to be discerned; perceptible.

inconclusive

not leading to a firm conclusion; not ending doubt or dispute.

unbiased

showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.

sychronization

the operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate.

hibernation

the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state.

repudiate

refuse to accept or be associated with. deny the truth or validity of.

foretell

predict (the future or a future event).

recant

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.

nonetheless

in spite of that; nevertheless.

moreover

as a further matter; besides.

skeptical

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

disconcerting

causing one to feel unsettled.

imperceptible

impossible to perceive or notice.

substantial

of considerable importance, size, or worth.

beneficially

in a favorable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect.

interject

say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption.

prescribe

recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial.

prevail

prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.

succumb

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

diverge

(of a road, route, or line) separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction.

innocuous

not harmful or offensive.

novel

new or unusual in an interesting way.

impractical

(of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.

unobtrusive

not standing out or attracting attention.

peripheral

relating to or situated on the edge or limits of something.

renounce

reject and stop using or consuming.

catastrophic

involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

abrupt

sudden and unexpected.

imminent

about to happen.

predetermined

established or decided in advance.

latent

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.

replicable

able to be copied or reproduced exactly.

waive

refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).

refute

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

overshadow

tower above and cast a shadow over.

disorienting

causing a feeling of confusion.

tenuous

very weak or slight.

nuanced

characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

characterization

a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

commercialization

the process of managing or running something principally for financial gain.

collaborative

produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.

resilient

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

inadequate

lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.

dynamic

(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

invalidate

deprive because of contravention of a regulation or law.

predatory

to make invalid especially : to weaken or destroy the cogency of

obscure

not discovered or known about; uncertain.

inexplicable

unable to be explained or accounted for.

mystifying

utterly bewildering or puzzling.

infrequent

not occurring often; rare.

ensure

make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case.

implement

a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose.

presume

suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

mimic

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.

grapple

engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.

indecipherable

not able to be read or understood.

ornamental

serving or intended as an ornament; decorative. a thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine.

obscure

not discovered or known about; uncertain.

intricate

very complicated or detailed.

contrived

created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic.

interchangeable

apparently identical; very similar.

paucity

small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.

verisimilitude

the appearance of being true or real.

quarrel

a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms.

convey

make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone.

depict

show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.

beneficially

in a favorable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect.

perceive

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

ambivalence

the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

renunciation

the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.

nevertheless

in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.

evaluate

form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.

reveal

make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

consequently

as a result.

regardless

without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.

irregardless

without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances; same as regardless

conceptualize

form a concept or idea of (something).

neglect

fail to care for properly.

infallible

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

atypical

Not normal. Describes a state, condition, or behavior that is unusual or different from what is considered normal.

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit.

tedious

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

validate

demonstrate or support the truth or value of.

proponent

a person who supports a theory, proposal, or project.

annotate

add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment.

buttress

a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.

reciprocate

respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

disengage

separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected.

indeed

used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point.

proponent/advocate

One who argues in support of something

beneficiary

one who benefits from something; a person who is left money or other property in a will or the like

advance

to move forward / can be used like "make a claim"

assert

(v.) to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully

conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

posit

to put forth; assert