digital-SAT-word-list
Vocabulary List Overview
This document contains a list of 550 words organized for preparation for the Digital SAT, useful for enhancing vocabulary and comprehension needed for the exam.
Page 1: Key Vocabulary Terms
abrupt - sudden and unexpected.absorbed - deeply interested or involved in something.
accelerator - a device or mechanism that increases speed.
acceptable - capable of being agreed on; allowable.
accommodate - to provide space or resources for.
accomplishment - something that has been achieved successfully.
acknowledged - recognized or shown awareness of something.
acquired - obtained or developed through effort.
adhere - to stick firmly to a surface or substance.
advantageous - giving an advantage; beneficial.
advocacy - support for a particular cause or policy.
aerial - existing, happening, or operating in the air.
aesthetic - concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
aggravate - to make a problem worse or more serious.
alleviate - to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
ambivalence - mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
annotate - to add notes or comments to a text.
anon - soon; shortly.
anticipating - expecting or predicting something.
appropriate - suitable or proper in the circumstances.
approximate - close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
acquisition - the act of gaining possession.
argue - to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea.
attribute (v) - to regard something as being caused by someone or something.
authenticity - the quality of being genuine or real.
beneficial - producing good results or helpful effects.
beneficiary - a person who receives benefits or advantages.
benign - gentle and kindly; not harmful.
binary - relating to, composed of, or involving two things.
bureaucratic - relating to a system of government in which most decisions are made by state officials.
buttress - to support or strengthen.
bystander - a person who is present at an event but does not take part.
careful - making sure not to cause harm or errors.
catastrophic - involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
challenged - confronted or faced a difficult situation.
characteristic - a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing.
circumvent - to find a way around an obstacle or bypass.
civilian - a person not in the armed services or the police force.
coincide - to occur at the same time or coincide.
collaborate - to work jointly on an activity or project.
collected with - gathered alongside others.
commissioned - formally appointed to perform a service.
committed - dedicated to a cause or activity.
common - occurring, found, or done often; not rare.
comparable to - able to be likened to another; similar.
compelling - evoking interest, attention, or admiration.
complementary - completing something else to enhance or improve it.
compose - to create or put together in a structured format.
comprises - consists of or is made up of.
concealed - kept out of sight; hidden.
concede - to admit that something is true after first denying or resisting it.
conceptualize - to form a concept or idea of something.
concern about - a feeling of worry or care about something.
concerning - on the subject of; regarding.
conditions - the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work.
confident - feeling or showing certainty about something.
confined to - restricted to a certain area or scope.
conflicted - having or showing confused and contradictory feelings.
conform to - to comply with rules, standards, or laws.
conjecture - an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
consistent with - in agreement or harmony with.
contemporary - belonging to or occurring in the present.
contrive - to create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
controversial - giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
convey - to communicate or make known.
corollary - a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.
counterintuitive - contrary to what one would intuitively expect.
created - brought into existence.
credited - regarded as having said something or done something.
critical - expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
decentralized - distributed across many locations rather than being contained in a central location.
deceptive - giving an appearance or impression differing from the true one.
deciding - making a choice from a number of alternatives.
decisive - having the power or quality of deciding.
defends - supports or argues for something.
delegate - a person sent or authorized to act on behalf of others.
delve - to investigate or research a topic or issue.
demands - strong requests or needs.
demonstrative - tending to show feelings openly.
denied - refused to admit the truth of something.
derived from - obtained from a source.
deviates - departs from an established course.
dignity - the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
discernible - able to be discerned or perceived.
disconcerting - causing one to feel unsettled.
discourage - to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
disengage - to separate or release from something.
disorienting - causing a loss of direction or confusion.
disparate - essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
dispute - a disagreement or argument.
distraction - something that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
ditty - a short and simple song.
diverge - to separate from another route and go in a different direction.
diversification - the action of diversifying.
dormant - not active or growing; sleeping.
doth - an archaic or very formal word used for "does."
doubts - feelings of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
drafting - preparing a preliminary version of a text.
dulcet - sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
dynamic - characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
eclipse - to obscure or block out.
edifice - a large, imposing building.
Elizabethan - relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England.
elusive - difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
emigrate - to leave one's own country in order to settle in another.
encourage - to give support or confidence to someone.
engulfs - completely surrounds or covers.
enhance - to improve the quality of something.
ensure - to make certain that something will happen.
enthusiasm for - intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
epitomizing - serving as a perfect example of.
equanimity - mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper.
establishes - sets up on a firm or permanent basis.
etched - engraved or impress deeply.
evaluate - to assess the value, significance, or quality of.
evolving - developing gradually over time.
exalt - to hold in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.
exemplified - to be a typical example of.
experiment with - to conduct a scientific procedure to determine something.
explains - makes an idea clear to someone.
exquisite - extremely beautiful and delicate.
extensive - covering or affecting a large area.
fabricate - to invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent.
fanciful - over imaginative and unrealistic.
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fluctuate - to rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
foreground - the part of a view that is closest to the observer.
foretells - to predict or indicate in advance.
forge - to create or shape (a relationship or an object) through exertion.
fortify - to strengthen or reinforce.
foster - to encourage or promote the development of something.
fruitless - failing to achieve the desired results.
fulfills - to complete or accomplish a task or requirement.
germinate - to begin to grow or develop.
grapple - to struggle physically or mentally.
guild - an association of craftsmen or merchants.
handmade from - crafted by hand using traditional methods.
haphazard - lacking any obvious principle of organization.
hast - an archaic term for speed or urgency.
healthy - beneficial to health; not detrimental.
hibernation - a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.
hierarchical - arranged in order of rank.
hinder - to create difficulties which result in delay or obstruction.
hypothesize - to form a hypothesis or educated guess.
illustrate - to explain or make clear by using examples.
imitated - to copy or replicate.
imminent - about to happen; impending.
impartial - treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
impenetrable - impossible to pass through or enter.
imperceptible - impossible to perceive.
implement - to put into effect or action.
important - of great significance or value.
imposing - having an impressive appearance.
impractical - not adapted for use or action; unrealistic.
improve on - to make better than the existing version.
improvise - to create or perform spontaneously without preparation.
inadequate - lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient.
inauguration - a ceremony to mark the beginning of an institution.
indecipherable - not able to be read or understood.
independent of - not reliant on something or someone else.
indicated by - suggested or pointed out by evidence.
indifference - lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
indigenous - originating or produced in a particular place.
inexplicable - unable to be explained or accounted for.
infrequent - occurring rarely or not often.
inherent - existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
innocuous - not harmful or offensive.
inspecting - looking at something closely to learn more about it.
inspirational - providing encouragement or confidence.
interchangeable - able to be exchanged with each other without loss of function or suitability.
interjected - to say something abruptly, especially as an interruption.
interminable - endless or apparently endless.
interpret - to explain the meaning of information or actions.
intertribal - occurring between different tribes.
intricate - very detailed and complicated.
intriguing - arousing one's curiosity or interest.
intuitive - using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning.
invalidate - to make an argument, statement, or theory unsound or erroneous.
inventive - having the ability to create or design new things or think originally.
invertebrate - an animal lacking a backbone.
involuntarily - done or occurring against one’s will.
iridescent - showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
irrelevant to - not connected with or relevant to something.
jarring - striking or shocking in a way that can be unsettling.
juvenile - relating to young people.
laced - to decorate, often in a contrasting color.
lacking - not having enough of the required quality or ingredient.
languish - to suffer from being forced to remain in a painful situation.
latent - existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden.
legitimacy - the quality of being legitimate or valid.
legitimate - conforming to the law or to rules.
likewise - in the same way; similarly.
localized - limited to a confined area.
mandates - commands or orders to do something.
mandatory - required by law or rules; compulsory.
manifesto - a public declaration of intentions, motives, or views.
mastery over - thorough ability or knowledge in a subject.
melancholy - a deep, persistent sadness or gloom.
melodic - of, relating to, or having melody.
methodology - a system of methods used in a particular area of study.
mimic - to imitate someone or something.
mirth - amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
misrepresent - to give a false or misleading account of something.
moderation - the avoidance of excess or extremes.
monarch - a sovereign head of state, especially a king or queen.
moreover - in addition to what has been said; besides.
mutation - a change or alteration.
mystifying - causing someone to be confused or perplexed.
nanotubes - tube-like structures of nanometer scale.
neglect - failure to care for something properly.
nondescript - lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
novel - new or unusual in an interesting way.
nuanced - characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
obscure - not discovered or known about; uncertain.
observant - quick to notice things.
obtained from - acquired or received from a source.
offhand - done without previous thought or preparation.
operative - functioning; in effect.
ordinary - with no special or distinctive features; normal.
originates - begins or is created in a specified place or type of situation.
ornamental - serving or intended as an ornament.
overcome - to succeed in dealing with a problem.
overreacts - to react with excessive or exaggerated emotions.
overshadowed by - made less significant by something more important.
paleobiologist - a scientist who studies fossils.
parasitic - living as a parasite; taking advantage of another organism.
participatory - characterized by the participation of many people.
paucity - the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities.
payload - the cargo carried by a vehicle.
perceive - to become aware of something through the senses.
peripheral - relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.
persist - to continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty.
persistent - continuing firmly in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.
personal - relating to an individual’s private life.
pondering - thinking deeply about something.
porous - allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
portal - a doorway, gate, or other entrance.
portraiture - the art of creating portraits.
posit - to put forward as a basis of argument.
pragmatic - dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
predation - the preying of one animal on others.
predatory - seeking to exploit or oppress others.
predecessor - a person who held a position before someone else.
predetermined - established in advance.
predicted - said that something will happen in the future.
premeditated - thought out or planned beforehand.
preponderance - the quality or condition of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
prescribed - recommended by a doctor or other qualified person.
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prestige - widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality.
presume - to suppose something is the case based on probability.
presupposes - to require as a precondition of possibility or coherence.
prevail - to be greater in strength or influence.
prevalent - widespread in a particular area at a particular time.
preventable - able to be avoided or stopped before it occurs.
proclaims - announces something officially or publicly.
produced - made or created.
profound - very deep; having or showing great knowledge or understanding.
profusion - an abundance or large quantity of something.
prominently - in a way that is easily visible or attracting attention.
proponent - a person who advocates for a theory, proposal, or project.
prosocial - characterized by socially beneficial behavior.
provokes - stimulates or incites to action.
quarrel about - a heated argument or disagreement about something.
questioned - to ask about something to seek information.
react to - to respond to an action or situation.
rebut - to deny the truth or validity of something.
recant - to say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief.
receive - to be given something.
receptor - a nerve ending or organ that receives stimuli.
reciprocate - to respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one.
recognizable - able to be recognized, identified.
recount - to narrate or tell the details of something.
reflect - to throw back (light, heat, or sound); to think deeply or carefully.
refute - to prove to be wrong or false.
regret - to feel sad or disappointed over something you have done or failed to do.
reinforcing - strengthening or supporting.
relate - to show or establish a connection.
relentless - oppressively constant; incessant.
remember - to have or retain in memory.
renounce - to formally announce one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.
replenishes - fills something up again.
replicable - able to be copied or reproduced.
representative - serving as a symbol or example.
repressed by - restrained or suppressed by force.
reprise - to repeat a piece of music or performance.
repudiate - to refuse to accept or be associated with.
repulsed - to feel intense distaste or disgust.
require - to need for a particular purpose.
resilient - able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
respectively - in the order given.
responsiveness to - the quality of responding quickly and positively.
restored - brought back to a former condition.
restrained - held back or restricted.
retaliates - responds to an attack or injury with a similar action.
revitalization - the act of bringing something back to life.
ricocheting - bouncing off a surface.
Rosetta Stone - an ancient Egyptian artifact key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs.
rotunda - a round building or room.
rudimentary - basic; elementary; in the early stages of development.
sampler - a selection of examples of something.
satisfactory - acceptable; adequate.
satisfying - giving fulfillment or the pleasure associated with it.
scholarly - involving or relating to serious academic study.
secretive - inclined to conceal feelings or intentions.
selects - carefully chooses.
shortcomings - failing or deficiency in character, quality, or amount.
significant - important and deserving of attention.
simple - easily understood or done; straightforward.
situate - to place or arrange in a location.
skeptical - not easily convinced; having doubts.
smoothly - in an even and uninterrupted manner.
speculate - to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
standard - a level of quality or attainment.
strenuously - in a way that requires great effort.
struggling - to experience difficulty and make a lot of effort to do something.
study - to examine a subject in detail.
subsequent - coming after something in time; following.
subsist - to maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
subsistence - the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself.
substantial - of considerable importance, size, or worth.
succumb - to fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).
supply - to provide something needed.
supposition - an uncertain belief.
surmise - to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
surpassed by - exceeded in achievement or quality.
surprise at - an unexpected event or experience.
synchronization - the operation of two or more things at the same time.
tenuous - very weak or slight.
tenure - the holding of an office or position.
thrive - to grow or develop well or vigorously.
tolerate - to allow the existence of something harmful or offensive.
tranquilly - in a calm and peaceful manner.
transcending - going beyond the limits of something.
unanimity - agreement by all people involved.
undeniable - unable to be denied or disputed.
underestimated - to regard something as less than its actual amount.
underscore - to emphasize.
ungainliness - awkwardness or clumsiness.
unimportant - not important; insignificant.
unintended - not planned or meant.
universal - applicable to all cases; general.
unknown - not known or familiar.
unobtrusive - not conspicuous or attracting attention.
unoriginal - lacking originality; derivative.
unpredictable - unable to be predicted.
useful - able to be used for a practical purpose.
validate - to confirm the legitimacy or validity of something.
variable - not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
verisimilitude - the appearance of being true or real.
veteran - a person who has had long experience in a particular field.
vigor - physical strength and good health.
waive - to refrain from insisting on or using a right or claim.
wayward - difficult to control or predict because of unusual behavior.
widespread - found or distributed over a wide area.
withdraw - to remove or take away.
worried - anxious or concerned.