SAT CORE VOCAB vocabulary Part 1 List 3

 

01 alliteration n. alliterate (v.), alliterative (adj.)

synonyms, related words: rhythm, recurrence

the repetition of the same letter or sound in adjacent words or syllables

 

02 annuity n. annuitize (v.)

synonyms, related words: pension, allowance

a payment given out (or the right to collect a fixed sum of money) regularly over a defined period

 

03 assimilate v. assimilation (n.), assimilative (adj.)

synonyms, related words: comprehend; blend in; digest

to absorb and fully understand information, ideas, or culture; to become part of a culture or group; to absorb nutrients into the body

 

04 assuage v. 

synonyms, related words: relieve, soothe

to lessen (as in pain or stress), calm (as in anger), or satisfy (as in thirst or hunger)

 

05 auspicious adj. auspice (n.)

synonyms, related words: promising; fortunate

pointing to a bright future; favored by luck

 

06 avalanche n. 

synonyms, related words: snowslide; barrage

a mass of snow, ice, or rock falling suddenly and rapidly down a mountain; a sudden, overwhelming development, situation, or rush of something

 

07 bawl v.

synonyms, related words: holler; wail

to shout or call out without restraint; to cry or weep loudly

 

08 cardinal adj./n.

synonyms, related words: fundamental; grave; scarlet

of greatest importance; very serious; bright red color; a Roman Catholic official; a bird belinging to the family Thraupidae

 

09 chimera n. chimerical (adj.)

synonyms, related words: delusion, pipe dream; hybrid

an unrealistic dream or illusion; any imaginary creature having body parts of different aminals; an organism made up of various genetic cells

 

10 collateral n./adj. 

synonyms, related words: guarantee; accompanying; side by side; roundabout; related

a security promised for paying back a loan; acting as a secondary; parallel; indirect; having the same ancestors but of a different line 

 

11 corpulent adj. corpulence (n.)

synonyms, related words: bulky, obese

large in body or overweight

 

12 cynicism n. cynical (adj.), cynic (n.)

synonyms, related words: mistrust, suspicion; pessimism, despair

a distrustful attitude or emotion (from a belief that people are generally selfish); the tendency of being doubtful about a situation or the future

 

13 diffident adj. diffidence (n.)

synonyms, related words: modest, timid

shy or lacking self-confidence 

 

14 dilate v. divinatory (adj.)

synonyms, related words: enlarge, swell; elaborate, develop

to make bigger, become wider, or expand; to comment or write at length

 

15 divination n. divinatory (alt.)

synonyms, related words: fortune-telling; intuition 

the art or practice of predicting the future; exceptional perception or insight

 

16 educe v. educible (adj.)

synonyms, related words: bring forth, give rise to; derive, conclude

to develop or draw out (as in potential); to infer or extract from date, information, etc.

 

17 effulgent adj. effulgence (n.)

synonyms, related words: dazzling, beaming

shining radiantly or brilliantly

 

18 epitome n. epitomize (v.)

synonyms, related words: exemplar, embodiment; abstract, synopsis

a typical or best example of something; a brief summary of a text

 

19 expound v. 

synonyms, related words: detail; spell out; announce

to present and explain something point by point; to explain, interpret, or clarify; to comment or make a statement, usually, one that is long

 

20 hegemony n. hegemon (n.), hegemonic (adj.)

synonyms, related words: supremacy, domination

influence or dominate over another

 

21 histrionic adj. histrionics (n.)

synonyms, related words: exaggerated; theatrical

excessively or needlessly dramatic or affected; of or relating to the nature of acting, actors, or the theater

 

22 incinerate v. incineration (n.), incinerator (n.)

synonyms, related words: torch, reduce to ashes

to destroy by burning

 

23 irascible adj. irascibility (n.)

synonyms, related words: cranky, irritable

quick-tempered or easily angered

 

24 jurisprudence n. jurisprudent (adj.)

synonyms, related words: body of law

the theory, science, philosophy, or study of law; a legal system or a division of law

 

25 kudos n. 

synonyms, related words: cheers, applause; prestige, reputation

praise or credit received for an achievement; fame gained from an achievement 

 

26 lexicon n. lexicography (n.), lexicology (n.)

synonyms, related words: wordbook; wordstock; record

a dictionary of a language; the vocabulary specific to a person, group, or certain subject; an inventory or listing

 

27 lucrative adj. 

synonyms, related words: moneymaking, gainful

producing a surplus or profit

 

28 maleficent adj. maleficence (n.)

synonyms, related words: menacing, wicked

harmful or evil

 

29 matron n. 

synonyms, related words: headmistress, dowager

a woman in charge of an establishment, or a married woman or widow marked by dignified manner or maturity

 

30 maven n. 

synonyms, related words: authority, specialist 

an expert in a particular field

 

31 mawkish adj. 

synonyms, related words: sentimental; nauseating

exaggeratedly or falsely emotional; having an unpleasant flavor or taste

 

32 mercantile adj. mercantilism (n.)

synonyms, related words: commercial, business

relating to trade, commerce, or merchants

 

33 misgiving n. misgive (v.)

synonyms, related words: uneasiness, distrust

a feeling of doubt, fear, or suspicion, especially about a future event

 

34 necropolis n. 

synonyms, related words: burial ground, graveyard

a cemetery, especially one elaborately built in an ancient city

 

35 neophyte n. 

synonyms, related words: proselyte; beginner

a new convert to a religion or cause; someone who is new to a particular subject or activity

 

36 ordain v. ordainment (n.)

synonyms, related words: anoint; decree; predestine

to make someone a priest or minister; to issue an order or command officially; to determine (the fate or destiny) in advance

 

37 palpable adj. palpability (n.)

synonyms, related words: tangible, touchable; noticeable, apparent

able to be felt or handled; obvious or easily perceptible 

 

38 platform n. 

synonyms, related words: stage; manifesto

a raised floor or level surface; a declaration of policies or principles; an operating system for computer or other device; a thick-soled shoe

 

39 polyglot adj./n. polyglottal (adj., alt.)

synonyms, related words: multilingual; diverse

(a person) knowing or using multiple languages; (a book, region, etc.) written in or containing various languages or linguistic groups

 

40 proliferation n. proliferate (v.)

synonyms, related words: multiplication, generation; mass, multitude

rapid increase in numbers of growth of cells, parts, or offspring; a great number of something

 

41 rapt adj. 

synonyms, related words: captivated, elated

completely fascinated or absorbed; filled with intense joy and delight; transported into the air, or carried away to heaven

 

42 redress v. 

synonyms, related words: correct, rectify

to compensate, or to set right a wrong

 

43 retrench v. retrenchment (n.)

synonyms, related words: curtail; delete, cut out

to reduce in quality or extent, especially costs or spending; to remove or omit

 

44 seminal adj. 

synonyms, related words: spermatic; original; crucial

of or relating to seed, semen, or reproduction; influencing or contributing to later development; of fundamental or pivotal importance

 

45 somnolent adj. somnolence (n.)

synonyms, related words: dozy, languid

drowsy or sleepy, or suggestive of or inducing drowsiness

 

46 sprightly adj. 

synonyms, related words: active, vigorous 

spirited, energetic, or zesty

 

47 sublimate v. sublimation (n.)

synonyms, related words: refine, redirect

to divert or change an expression or desire into one that is more socially acceptable; to change directly from solid to gas state

 

48 temperance n. temperate (adj.)

synonyms, related words: sobriety, abstinence; control, discipline

the fact or practice of drinking little or no alcohol; self-restraint in conduct, thought, or expression

 

49 truncate v./adj. truncation (n.) 

synonyms, related words: trim, abridge; flattened, blunt

to shorten by cutting off; having a square, broad, or even end

 

50 wrought adj. 

synonyms, related words: hammered; fashioned; decorated; manufactured

beaten into shape; formed into shape by artistry or hard effort; elaborately adorned or ornamented; processed or prepared for use

 

 

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