SAT CORE VOCAB vocabulary Part 1 List 6

01 abyss n. abyssal (adj.)

synonyms, related words: chasm, pit

a deep opening; a difficult or destructive situation most likely to happen

 

02 accession n. 

synonyms, related words: elevation; addition; consent

the obtaining of rank or power; an increase by something added; the act of agreeing or accepting

 

03 adjure v. adjuration (n.)

synonyms, related words: implore, entreat; order, obligate

to urge or request earnestly; to issue a formal command

 

04 amplitude n. 

synonyms, related words: extent, range

the measure of the size of something; the distance between the highest and the lowest point of wave

 

05 appendage n. append (v.)

synonyms, related words: addition, accessory; arm, leg

a part that is added to something more important; any external part of an organism, such as a limb, tail, branch, etc.

 

06 arbiter n. 

synonyms, related words: judge, referee; expert, authority

a person with the authority to settle a dispute; a person whose opinions have huge influence over social trends

 

07 battery n. batter (v.), battered (adj.)

synonyms, related words: cannonry; assault; array 

a fortress to place heavy guns; the act of striking someone or something repeatedly and violently; a series or arrangement of similar things

 

08 bray v. braying (adj.)

synonyms, related words: neigh, shriek; pound, mill

to utter, laugh, or make a loud cry, almost like that of a donkey; to crush or grind into a powder

 

09 burgeoning adj. burgeon (v.)

synonyms, related words: flourishing, prospering

beginning to grow, develop, or expand rapidly

 

10 bursar n. bursary (n.), bursarial (adj.)

synonyms, related words: treasurer

an official in charge of funds and finances, as at a school or college

 

11 cerebral adj. 

synonyms, related words: brainy, analytical

relating to the cerebrum (a part of the brain) or the intellect (as opposed to emotions)

 

12 circumspect adj. circumspection (n.)

synonyms, related words: prudent; guarded

careful and tending to think before acting; not willing to take risks

 

13 concoct v. concoction (n.), concoctive (adj.)

synonyms, related words: put together, create; fabricate, devise

to prepare by mixing various ingredients; to make up or come up with something

 

14 condescending adj. condescend (v.), condescension (n.)

synonyms, related words: snobbish, patronizing

showing a tone of superiority 

 

15 convergent adj. converge (v.), convergence (n.)

synonyms, related words: merging, connecting

moving toward one point to come closer together (as in lines, forces, characteristics, ideas, etc.)

 

16 crucible n. 

synonyms, related words: melting pot, vessel; ordeal, challenge

a container in which substances can be heated up or even melted; a very difficult test, trial, or experience 

 

17 culmination n. culminate (v.), culminant (adj.)

synonyms, related words: climax, prime

the reaching of the highest altitude or decisive point 

 

18 culvert n. 

synonyms, related words: channel, conduit

a drain or tunnel that passes under a road, railroad, path, etc. 

 

19 deprecate v. deprecation (n.), deprecating (adj.)

synonyms, related words: frown upon; withdraw; put down

to express disapproval of; to discourage the use of something in favor of a better option; to speak negatively of someone or something 

 

20 desolate adj. desolation (n.)

synonyms, related words: lifeless, deserted; gloomy, miserable

having no visitors or inhabitants, or showing signs of neglect of abandonment; lonely, or having no warmth or hope

 

21 elated adj. elate (v.), elation (n.)

synonyms, related words: ecstatic, overjoyed

extremely happy or in high spirits 

 

22 gamut n. 

synonyms, related words: spectrum, extent

a complete or entire range or series; a complete musical scale

 

23 grandiose adj. grandiosity (n.)

synonyms, related words: grand, majestic; showy, pompous

imposing and impressive in size, scope, or extent; trying to appear important 

 

24 gratuity n. 

synonyms, related words: tip, reward

money or gift given willingly, usually for some service rendered

 

25 humanities n.

synonyms, related words: arts, classics

academic disciplines concerned with human culture, such as literature, history, language, music, philosophy, etc.

 

26 idiosyncrasy n. idiosyncratic (adj.)

synonyms, related words: habit, mannerism; susceptibility

a characteristic, quality, or trait peculiar to an individual, group, place, or thing; an individual's peculiar physical reaction to a drug or food

 

27 incipient adj. incipience, incipiency (n.)

synonyms, related words: emerging, developing

in the first or initial stage, or beginning to be noticeable

 

28 incursion n. incursive (adj.)

synonyms, related words: raid; inroad

a sudden attack or invasion; the act of entering into an activity, venture, etc.

 

29 indigenous adj. 

synonyms, related words: native, regional; inborn, innate

origination in a particular place or environment; present or existing from birth

 

30 indisposition n. indisposed (adj.), indispose (v.)

synonyms, related words: unwillingness, distaste; ailment, sickness

reluctance, dislike, or lack of enthusiasm; a mild or minor illness

 

31 infantile adj. infant (n.), infancy (n.)

synonyms, related words: newborn; initial; immature

relating to babies; in an early or the earliest stage of development; childish or juvenile

 

32 infectious adj. infection (n.)

synonyms, related words: contagious, catching

likely or able to be transmitted from one organism to another (as in disease), or spreading rapidly from one person to another (as in news, fads, etc.)

 

33 inkling n. 

synonyms, related words: hint, suspicion

a slight suggestion or knowledge

 

34 lampoon v. 

synonyms, related words: mock, make fun of

to ridicule or satirize, especially in the form of public criticism

 

35 lodge v. 

synonyms, related words: appeal; stay; deposit; embed; flatten; confer upon

to accuse or complain; to rent (or to settle or live in) a place; to place for safekeeping; to fix firmly; to beat down; to bestow power upon

 

36 misogynist n. misogyny (n.), misogynous (adj.)

synonyms, related words: sexist, male chauvinist 

one who hates or is extremely prejudiced against women

 

37 monarch n. monarchy (n.)

synonyms, related words: sovereign; standout; monarch butterfly

the ruler or constitutional head of a state; one surpassing in power or position; a large butterfly with orange-brown wings native to North America 

 

38 nuance n. 

synonyms, related words: subtlety, hint

a slight distinction or variation 

 

39 palatable adj. palatability (n.)

synonyms, related words: delicious, tasty; satisfactory, desirable

pleasing to the sense of taste; acceptable, or to one's liking 

 

40 paramount adj./n.

synonyms, related words: foremost, ultimate; sovereign

of utmost importance, or above all others; a supreme ruler 

 

41 picayune adj./n. 

synonyms, related words: insignificant; narrow-minded; half dime

of little value or consequence; petty or small-minded; a coin of little value

 

42 pneumatic adj. pneuma (n.)

synonyms, related words: spiritual; curvy

of, relating to, or containing gas, wind, or air; having cavities filled with air; of or relating to the soul; having a full, shapely feminine figure

 

43 potable adj. 

synonyms, related words: drinkable

fit or safe to drink

 

44 protocol n. 

synonyms, related words: agreement; etiquette; guideline

an official record of a transaction or negotiation; an acceptable behavior or code of conduct; the set of rules or instructions

 

45 suffrage n. suffragist (n.)

synonyms, related words: franchise; ballot; petitions

the right to vote; a vote in deciding on a specific candidate or issue; a short prayer done on behalf of another

 

46 torpor n. 

synonyms, related words: sluggishness, idleness

a state of being physically or mentally inactive

 

47 trove n. 

synonyms, related words: treasure, storehouse

a collection of valuables

 

48 vertigo n. vertiginous (adj.)

synonyms, related words: dizziness

a condition in which one feels the sensation of whirling or one's surroundings seem to whirl about

 

49 winsome adj. 

synonyms, related words: attractive, loveable

pleasant or appealing in a charming or engaging way

 

50 wizen v. 

synonyms, related words: shrink, shrivel

to wither, dry up, or become wrinkled 

 

 

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