SAT CORE VOCAB vocabulary Part 1 List 1
01 actuate v. actuation (n.)
synonyms, related words: activate, motivate
to cause a device to operate or someone to act in a specific way
02 affectation n. affect (v.)
synonyms, related words: pretense, show
an act or speech that is not natural or real
03 antics n.
synonyms, related words: prank, nonsense
silly, playful, or strange behavior
04 antiquarian n. antiquary (alt.)
synonyms, related words: collector, dealer
a person who is knowledgeable of (or one who collects) antiques or rare items
05 apparition n. apparitional (adj.)
synonyms, related words: illusion, phantom
a stunning or unexpected sight or appearance; a ghostlike appearance or ghost
06 aristocracy n. aristocrat (n.), aristocratic (adj.)
synonyms, related words: nobility, ruling class
a privileged upper class with wealth and social standings, or a government ruled by such a class
07 avocation n.
synonyms, related words: diversion, recreation
a secondary job or occupation that one pursues for enjoyment; a hobby
08 benediction n. benedictory (adj.)
synonyms, related words: benison, grace
a prayer asking for God's guidance and blessing
09 betrothal n. betroth (v.), betrothed (adj.)
synonyms, related words: engagement, vow
formal agreement for a future marriage
10 brigand n. brigandage (n.)
synonyms, related words: outlaw, robber
a bandit (usually moving around in forests or mountain areas) who engages in robbery by attacking people
11 burnish v.
synonyms, related words: brighten, rub down
to polish and make something smooth or shiny by rubbing
12 burrow v.
synonyms, related words: excavate, hollow out
to dig a hole or make a tunnel in order to hide or live in it
13 capitalize v. capitalization (n.)
synonyms, related words: take advantage of; finance
to seize an opportunity or gain advantage; to supply, acquire, or convert into money or resources
14 capricious adj. caprice (n.)
synonyms, related words: fickle, unpredictable
given to sudden or impulsive changes in attitude, mood, or behavior
15 castigate v. castigation (n.), castigatory (adj.)
synonyms, related words: scold, chastise
to criticize or blame severely
16 conflagration n. conflagrate (v.), conflagrant (adj.)
synonyms, related words: blaze, inferno; conflict, hostilities
a huge, destructive fire; a large-scale armed clash or war
17 conjugal adj. conjugality (n.)
synonyms, related words: marital, nuptial
relating to marriage, a married couple, or the couple's relationship
18 dastardly adj. dastard (n.)
synonyms, related words: cowardly, spineless; backstabbing, evil
lacking bravery; marked by deception and cruelty
19 denomination n. denominate (v.)
synonyms, related words: designation; worth; sect
an act or way of naming or classifying things; a unit or value of money, weight, stamp, etc.; an independent branch of the Christain Chruch
20 disclaimer n. disclaim (v.)
synonyms, related words: denial, repudiation; surrender, waiver
a statement denying responsibility, legal claim, opinions, etc.; an act of giving up or refusing a title, interest, estate, trust, etc.
21 dutiable adj. duty (n.)
synonyms, related words: taxable
liable or subject to taxation
22 efface v. effacement (n.), effaceable (adj.)
synonyms, related words: blot out, wipe off; lie low, keep quiet
to erase or make less distinct (as if by rubbing away a surface); to make oneself unnoticeable
23 embodiment n. embody (v.)
synonyms, related words: actualization, realization
a physical or visible form of something that is abstract (such as idea, theory, quality, etc.)
24 exculpate v. exculpation (n.)
synonyms, related words: absolve, acquit
to clear or free from blame or guilt
25 façade n.
synonyms, related words: exterior; pretense
the front or face of a building; a false, outer appearance
26 foray n.
synonyms, related words: raid, pillage; venture, experiment
a sudden or irregular attack for spoils; a brief attempt to try a new or different area or field
27 fumigate v. fumigation (n.)
synonyms, related words: purify, sanitize
to apply certain fumes to disinfect or destroy pests or vermin
28 gestation n. gestate (v.)
synonyms, related words: pregnancy, incubation; evolution, formation
the act, process, or period of carrying the unborn in the womb; the process of development of a plan, idea, etc.
29 hibernal adj. hibernate (v.)
synonyms, related words: wintry, brumal
of or relating to winter
30 immaterial adj. immateriality (n.), immaterialize (v.)
synonyms, related words: unimportant, inconsequential; formless, spiritual
enough to be considered irrelevant under the circumstances; having no matter or material body
31 impecunious adj. impecuniosity (n.)
synonyms, related words: poor, penniless
lacking money
32 indigent adj. indigence (n.)
synonyms, related words: poverty-stricken, impoverished
poor or in need
33 indignation n. indignant (adj.)
synonyms, related words: resentment, bitterness
anger or disgust caused by something perceived as unjust or mean
34 indiscriminately adv. indiscriminate (adj.)
synonyms, related words: unsystematically; freely
in a manner that is random or without careful judgment; in a way that is not restrained or restricted
35 inert adj. inertness (n.)
synonyms, related words: stationary; sluggish
without the strength to move; extremely slow to act or move; having no active chemical or biological properties
36 introspection n. introspect (v.)
synonyms, related words: self-examination, contemplation
the act or process of inspecting one's own thoughts and feelings
37 lithe adj.
synonyms, related words: flexible, supple
easily bent, or agile and graceful
38 Machiavellian adj. Machiavellianism (n.)
synonyms, related words: ruthless, unethical
sneaky, cunning, or scheming, especially in politics
39 metallurgy n. metallurgical (adj.)
the science and technology concerning metals
40 multifarious adj.
synonyms, related words: multiple, manifold
diverse, or of various kinds
41 obsequious adj.
synonyms, related words: fawning, groveling
excessively eager to please or obey
42 oscillate v. oscillation (n.), oscillatory (adj.)
synonyms, related words: swing; waver
to move back and forth at a regular speed or rhythm; to change back and forth indecisively between conflicting ideas or opinions
43 proclivity n.
synonyms, related words: disposition, leaning
a tendency or inclination toward a particular thing
44 quagmire n.
synonyms, related words: quicksand, bog; plight, bind
a soft, swampy ground; a difficult or troubled situation
45 specious adj.
synonyms, related words: misleading, unsound
seemingly but deceptively logical, plausible, or attractive
46 stodgy adj.
synonyms, related words: filling; bulky; boring; unattractive; outmoded
rich and heavy (as in food); heavily built as to hinder movement; dull or uninteresting; drab or shabby; very old-fashioned
47 verbatim adv./adj.
synonyms, related words: word for word, directly
in or following exactly the same words
48 veritable adj.
synonyms, related words: genuine, complete
true, real. and not imaginary (used especially to emphasize the appropriateness of a metaphor)
49 virtuoso n. virtuosic (adj.), virtuosity (n.)
synonyms, related words: maestro, artist; expert, master
one excelling in or having a fondness for the fine arts; a person of exceptional skill in a field
50 woe n./interj. woeful (adj.)
synonyms, related words: agony, distress; alas, ay
(a cause or condition of) great grief, suffering, or misfortune; an exclamation to express misery or grief
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