dSAT Vocabulary Flashcards💡
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abrupt
Definition: Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
Example: The meeting’s abrupt end caught everyone off guard.
absorbed
Definition: Fully engaged or deeply engrossed in something
Example: Fully absorbed in his research, he forgot about the time.
accelerator
Definition: A device, especially a pedal, that increases the speed of a vehicle
Example: Pressing the accelerator, she increased the car’s speed.
acceptable
Definition: Deemed satisfactory or suitable
Example: The proposal was finally deemed acceptable.
accommodate
Definition: Provide space or room for someone or something or to adapt to fit
Example: The hall can accommodate up to 200 guests.
accomplishment
Definition: An achievement or something that has been achieved successfully
Example: Completing the project on time was a major accomplishment.
acknowledged
Definition: Recognized as being good or important or admitted the existence or truth of
Example: The author acknowledged all contributors in the preface.
acquired
Definition: Obtained possession of something
Example: Over the years, he acquired many rare books.
adhere
Definition: To stick fast to a surface or substance
Example: The sticker didn’t adhere well to the wet surface.
advantageous
Definition: Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness
Example: The location is highly advantageous for businesses.
advocacy
Definition: Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example: Her advocacy for environmental protection is well-known.
aerial
Definition: Existing, happening, or operating in the air
Example: The drone captured stunning aerial footage of the landscape.
aesthetic
Definition: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
Example: The aesthetic appeal of the artwork is undeniable.
aggravate
Definition: Make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious
Example: Avoid saying anything that might aggravate the situation.
alleviate
Definition: Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
Example: The fund aims to alleviate poverty in rural areas.
ambivalence
Definition: The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Example: His ambivalence towards the project was evident.
annotate
Definition: Add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment.
Example: She likes to annotate her books with sticky notes.
anon
Definition: Soon; shortly.
Example: I must be leaving anon to catch my train.
anticipating
Definition: Regard as probable; expect or predict.
Example: They were eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child.
appropriate
Definition: Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Example: He questioned whether it was appropriate to punish the child.
approximate
Definition: Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
Example: The approximate time of the accident was 3 p.m.
acquisition
Definition: An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example: The museum’s latest acquisition is a contemporary sculpture.
argue
Definition: Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory.
Example: They would often argue over money matters.
attribute (v)
Definition: Regard something as being caused by.
Example: She attributed her success to hard work and dedication.
authenticity
Definition: The quality of being authentic or genuine.
Example: The authenticity of the letter was confirmed by experts.
beneficial
Definition: Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
Example: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is beneficial to your health.
beneficiary
Definition: A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.
Example: She was the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
benign
Definition: Gentle and kindly.
Example: His demeanor was benign, yet firm.
binary
Definition: Relating to, composed of, or involving two things.
Example: The computer operates in a binary number system.
bureaucratic
Definition: Relating to the business of running an organization, or government.
Example: The process was delayed due to bureaucratic red tape.
buttress
Definition: A projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.
Example: The medieval buttress supports the old church’s walls.
bystander
Definition: A person who is present at an event but does not take part.
Example: During the robbery, _bystander_s were asked to remain outside the tape.
careful
Definition: Making sure to avoid potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
Example: She was careful to avoid stepping on the broken glass.
catastrophic
Definition: Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example: The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the city.
challenged
Definition: Presented with difficulties, especially because of a disability.
Example: Challenged athletes compete in the Paralympics.
characteristic
Definition: Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
Example: His refusal to give up is characteristic of his persistent nature.
circumvent
Definition: Find a way around (an obstacle).
Example: They found a clever way to circumvent the law.
civilian
Definition: A person not in the armed services or the police force.
Example: After serving in the army, he found it hard to adjust to civilian life.
coincide
Definition: To occur at the same time or during the same period.
Example: Her vacation _coincide_s with the national holiday.
collaborate
Definition: Work jointly on an activity or project.
Example: They agreed to collaborate on the project.
collected with
Definition: Gathered together with others.
Example: The data was collected with the help of volunteers.
commissioned
Definition: Ordered to be made, especially to a specified design for a specific purpose.
Example: The artist was commissioned to paint the mayor’s portrait.
committed
Definition: Feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or job; wholeheartedly dedicated.
Example: She is committed to her family.
common
Definition: Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Example: It is common to see snow in this region during winter.
comparable to
Definition: Able to be likened to another; similar.
Example: His performance is comparable to that of a professional.
compelling
Definition: Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
Example: She made a compelling argument for changing the policy.
complementary
Definition: Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other.
Example: The wine and cheese were complementary, each enhancing the flavor of the other.
compose
Definition: Write or create (a work of art, especially music or poetry).
Example: Beethoven _compose_d his Ninth Symphony while completely deaf.
comprises
Definition: Consist of; be made up of.
Example: The country comprises twenty states.
concealed
Definition: Kept secret; hidden.
Example: He carried a concealed weapon for self-defense.
concede
Definition: Admit that something is true or valid after initially denying or resisting it.
Example: After a long debate, he _concede_d that she was right.
conceptualize
Definition: Form a concept or idea of something.
Example: It’s important to conceptualize the project before starting the work.
concern about
Definition: Worrying or caring about something.
Example: There is growing concern about climate change.
concerning
Definition: Relating to or regarding; causing concern.
Example: The news concerning the hurricane’s path is troubling.
conditions
Definition: The circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their safety or well-being.
Example: The working conditions at the factory were improved.
confident
Definition: Feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.
Example: She was confident that she would win the competition.
confined to
Definition: Restricted to a particular place.
Example: He was confined to his bed with illness.
conflicted
Definition: Having or showing confused and mutually inconsistent feelings.
Example: She was conflicted about her decision to move abroad.
conform to
Definition: Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example: The building does not conform to safety regulations.
conjecture
Definition: An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
Example: His theory was based on pure conjecture.
consistent with
Definition: In agreement with; compatible with.
Example: The results are consistent with our earlier predictions.
contemporary
Definition: Living or occurring at the same time.
Example: The artist’s work was influenced by contemporary events.
contrive
Definition: Create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
Example: He managed to contrive a meeting between the two leaders.
controversial
Definition: Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
Example: The book was controversial and sparked a lot of debate.
convey
Definition: Transport or carry to a place.
Example: The pipes convey water to the city.
corollary
Definition: A direct or natural consequence or result.
Example: The corollary of increased oil prices is a rise in people using public transportation.
counterintuitive
Definition: Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless true).
Example: The idea that less is more can sometimes be counterintuitive.
created
Definition: Brought something into existence.
Example: The program was created to address the needs of the community.
credited
Definition: Publicly acknowledge someone as a participant in the production of (something published or broadcast).
Example: The film was credited to a well-known director.
critical
Definition: Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
Example: It’s important to be able to accept critical feedback.
decentralized
Definition: Transfer (authority) from central to local government.
Example: The decision to decentralize the corporate structure was well-received.
deceptive
Definition: Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
Example: The advertisement was deceptive and misled consumers.
deciding
Definition: Resolve or settle (a question or dispute).
Example: The final goal was deciding in the match’s outcome.
decisive
Definition: Settling an issue; producing a definite result.
Example: Her decisive action saved the company from bankruptcy.
defends
Definition: Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.
Example: She had to defend her thesis in front of the committee.
delegate
Definition: Entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.
Example: He _delegate_d the task to his assistant.
delve
Definition: To investigate deeply; to dig into.
Example: He decided to delve into the history of the old house.
demands
Definition: Calls for something forcefully, as a right.
Example: The job demands a high level of commitment.
demonstrative
Definition: Openly expressing emotions or feelings.
Example: She was very demonstrative of her affections.
denied
Definition: Refused to grant or acknowledge.
Example: The request was flatly denied by the management.
derived from
Definition: Formed or developed from something else; not original.
Example: The medicine is derived from a natural plant.
deviates
Definition: To depart from an established course.
Example: The path deviates to the left near the river.
dignity
Definition: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
Example: He carried himself with dignity throughout the ordeal.
discernible
Definition: Able to be seen or understood; perceptible.
Example: The difference was barely discernible to the naked eye.
disconcerting
Definition: Causing one to feel unsettled or disturbed.
Example: His silence was disconcerting, making her uneasy.
discourage
Definition: To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example: Don’t let failure discourage you from trying again.
disengage
Definition: To detach or separate oneself.
Example: She tried to disengage herself from the conversation.
disorienting
Definition: Causing confusion or loss of sense of direction.
Example: The maze was disorienting, with many twists and turns.
disparate
Definition: Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
Example: The two cultures were too disparate to be easily reconciled.
dispute
Definition: A disagreement or argument.
Example: The dispute over the property lasted for years.
distraction
Definition: A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.
Example: Noise is a major distraction in open-plan offices.
ditty
Definition: A short simple song.
Example: The children sang a cheerful ditty during the play.
diverge
Definition: To separate from another route and go in a different direction.
Example: The two paths diverge in the woods, leading to different parts of the forest.
diversification
Definition: The process of adding variety to a range of products or services to expand or strengthen.
Example: Diversification in their product line significantly boosted the company’s market share.
dormant
Definition: Temporarily inactive.
Example: The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
doth
Definition: An archaic third person singular form of ‘does’.
Example: The sun doth rise in the East and set in the West.
doubts
Definition: Feelings of uncertainty over beliefs or decisions.
Example: She had doubts about moving abroad for her studies.
drafting
Definition: The act of drawing up plans or documents for some proposed action.
Example: The architect spent the evening drafting the blueprints for the new house.
dulcet
Definition: (Especially of sound) sweet and soothing.
Example: The dulcet tones of the harp lulled the baby to sleep.
dynamic
Definition: Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example: The discussion was dynamic and engaging for all participants.
eclipse
Definition: An event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another.
Example: The solar eclipse drew crowds of people with their telescopes and cameras.
edifice
Definition: A large, imposing building.
Example: The ancient edifice stood tall despite centuries of wear.
Elizabethan
Definition: Relating to the period of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign.
Example: The play is an excellent example of Elizabethan drama.
elusive
Definition: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
Example: The elusive creature was finally spotted in the wild after years of search.
emigrate
Definition: Leave one’s own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example: Many people emigrate in search of better employment opportunities.
encourage
Definition: Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Example: Her teacher did much to encourage her interest in science.
engulfs
Definition: Sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
Example: The flames quickly engulfed the building.
enhance
Definition: Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
Example: Her smile _enhance_d her beauty.
ensure
Definition: Make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case.
Example: The contract _ensure_s the company’s profitability.
enthusiasm for
Definition: Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example: Her enthusiasm for the project was contagious.
epitomizing
Definition: Be a perfect example of.
Example: His courage epitomizes the spirit of the team.
equanimity
Definition: Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example: She accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity.
establishes
Definition: Set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.
Example: The treaty establishes new trade relations.
etched
Definition: Engrave (metal, glass, or stone) by coating it with a protective layer, drawing on it with a needle, and then covering it with acid.
Example: The artist etched his design onto the metal plate.
evaluate
Definition: Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
Example: Teachers evaluate the students’ work at the end of the term.
evolving
Definition: Develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example: The company is evolving to meet the changing needs of its customers.
exalt
Definition: Hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.
Example: The hero was _exalt_ed as a model of virtue.
exemplified
Definition: Be a typical example of.
Example: Her career exemplified the hard work and dedication required to succeed.
experiment with
Definition: Try out new concepts or ways of doing things.
Example: The chef likes to experiment with exotic flavors and ingredients.
explains
Definition: Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
Example: The professor explains complex concepts with ease.
exquisite
Definition: Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
Example: She wore an exquisite diamond necklace.
extensive
Definition: Covering or affecting a large area.
Example: His knowledge of history is quite extensive.
fabricate
Definition: Invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent.
Example: Evidence was _fabricate_d to support the theory.
fanciful
Definition: Overimaginative and unrealistic.
Example: Her fanciful dreams of flying distracted her from her homework.
fluctuate
Definition: Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Example: Stock market prices fluctuate throughout the day.
foreground
Definition: The part of a view that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph.
Example: The photographer brought the couple into the foreground of the shot.
foretells
Definition: Predict the future or a future event.
Example: Ancient prophecies foretold the coming of a great flood.
forge
Definition: Make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and beating or hammering it.
Example: Blacksmiths _forge_d tools and weapons from iron.
fortify
Definition: Strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.
Example: The city was fortified to defend against invasions.
foster
Definition: Encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).
Example: The teacher _foster_ed a love of music in her students.
fruitless
Definition: Failing to achieve the desired results; unproductive or useless.
Example: Their efforts to resolve the issue were fruitless.
fulfills
Definition: Bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted).
Example: Winning the championship fulfills a lifelong dream for the athlete.
germinate
Definition: (Of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.
Example: The seeds will germinate in the spring when the soil warms up.
grapple
Definition: Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
Example: The two wrestlers _grapple_d with each other for the championship title.
guild
Definition: A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.
Example: The weavers’ guild was an important part of the town’s economy.
handmade from
Definition: Made by hand, not by machine, and typically therefore of superior quality.
Example: The quilt was handmade from scraps of fabric collected over the years.
haphazard
Definition: Lacking any obvious principle of organization.
Example: The furniture was arranged in a haphazard manner.
hast
Definition: Archaic second person singular present of have.
Example: Thou hast a keen mind.
healthy
Definition: In good health.
Example: Eating fruits and vegetables is part of a healthy diet.
hibernation
Definition: The condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state.
Example: Bears are well-known for their hibernation during the winter.
hierarchical
Definition: Arranged in order of rank.
Example: The military is a hierarchical organization.
hinder
Definition: Create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction.
Example: Heavy snow _hinder_ed the rescue efforts.
