Ultimate 600 SAT Words: Part 1

illusory

adjective

Definition

Based on illusion; not real or true.

soothe

verb

Definition

to calm or relieve pain or discomfort

restate

verb

Definition

to say something again in a different way for clarity

ingenious

adjective

Definition

Very clever or inventive.

tough

adjective

Definition

strong and able to endure difficult conditions

ineluctable

adjective

Definition

impossible to avoid or escape

anticipate

verb

Definition

to expect or look forward to something

apprised of

verb

Definition

Informed or notified about something.

mock

verb

Definition

To make fun of or imitate in a cruel way.

amorphous

adjective

Definition

Without a clear shape or form.

deserving

adjective

Definition

worthy of something because of actions or qualities

imperative

adjective

Definition

Absolutely necessary or required; urgent.

self-contradictory

adjective

Definition

Containing opposing or conflicting ideas within itself.

predictable

adjective

Definition

able to be guessed or expected in advance

engender

verb

Definition

to cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition

constrain

verb

Definition

to limit or restrict someone or something

conventional

adjective

Definition

based on usual practices or accepted standards

reciprocate

verb

Definition

to respond to an action by doing something similar in return

rectify

verb

Definition

to correct or fix a mistake or problem

customary

adjective

Definition

According to usual practices or traditions.

unvarying

adjective

Definition

not changing; always the same

placated by

verb

Definition

Calmed or satisfied by someone’s actions or words.

steer

verb

Definition

to guide or control the direction of something

display

verb

Definition

to show or exhibit something clearly

stipulate

verb

Definition

To specify a condition or requirement clearly.

meticulous

adjective

Definition

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

advancement in

noun

Definition

progress or improvement in a field or skill

equivocal

adjective

Definition

open to more than one interpretation; unclear or ambiguous

hideous

adjective

Definition

extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at

accentuate

verb

Definition

to make something more noticeable or prominent

convince

verb

Definition

To persuade someone to believe or do something.

irrelevant to

adjective

Definition

not related or connected to the matter at hand

precede

verb

Definition

to come before something in time or order

critique

noun

Definition

a detailed analysis and assessment of something

testify

verb

Definition

To give evidence or bear witness, especially in court.

trigger

verb

Definition

to cause something to start or happen

objective

adjective

Definition

based on facts, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

fusion

noun

Definition

the process of joining two or more things into one

irreproachable

adjective

Definition

perfect; free from blame or fault

cited in

verb

Definition

Mentioned or referred to as evidence or example.

concrete

adjective

Definition

real and specific, not abstract or general

unsympathetic to

adjective

Definition

Not showing understanding or concern for others’ feelings.

detect

verb

Definition

to discover or notice something that is not obvious

undermine

verb

Definition

to weaken or damage something gradually

distinctive to

adjective

Definition

clearly different and unique to a person or thing

enduring

adjective

Definition

lasting for a long time; durable

uncertain

adjective

Definition

not sure or definite; having doubt about something

achieved

adjective

Definition

successfully completed or reached a goal

disregard

verb

Definition

to ignore or pay no attention to something

timeworn

adjective

Definition

worn out or damaged because of age or long use

random

adjective

Definition

chosen or done without a specific pattern or reason

dependence on

noun

Definition

relying on someone or something for support or help

designate

verb

Definition

to officially choose or name someone for a role or purpose

credible

adjective

Definition

believable or trustworthy

nebulous

adjective

Definition

vague or unclear in meaning or form

insuperable

adjective

Definition

impossible to overcome or defeat

value

noun

Definition

the importance or worth of something

spectacle

noun

Definition

an impressive or unusual sight or event

persuasive

adjective

Definition

able to convince others to believe or do something

constrict

verb

Definition

to make something narrower or tighter by squeezing

distract

verb

Definition

To draw attention away from something important.

honor

verb

Definition

to show great respect or esteem for someone or something

meager

adjective

Definition

very small or insufficient in amount or quality

simplification

noun

Definition

the process of making something easier or less complex

unavoidable

adjective

Definition

Certain to happen and impossible to prevent.

neutral

adjective

Definition

Not supporting any side in a conflict or dispute.

annotate

verb

Definition

to add notes or comments to a text for explanation or analysis

assess

verb

Definition

to evaluate or estimate the nature or value of something

exposure to

noun

Definition

the state of being introduced to something new or harmful

indifferent

adjective

Definition

showing no interest or concern; unconcerned

unprecedented

adjective

Definition

never done or known before

fluctuate

verb

Definition

To change or vary irregularly in amount or level.

enroll

verb

Definition

to officially join a course, school, or group

dispersed

verb

Definition

Scattered or spread over a wide area.

controversy in

noun

Definition

a public disagreement or debate about a topic

pervasive

adjective

Definition

spreading widely throughout an area or group of people

counteract

verb

Definition

to act against something to reduce its effect

assertive

adjective

Definition

confidently expressing opinions or desires

conflict

noun

Definition

A serious disagreement or argument.

obscure

adjective

Definition

not clear or difficult to understand

unequivocal

adjective

Definition

clear and leaving no doubt

revolted

adjective

Definition

feeling disgust or strong dislike

reproduction

noun

Definition

a copy or duplicate of something original

captivated by

adjective

Definition

completely fascinated or attracted by something

repudiate

verb

Definition

to reject or refuse to accept something as true or valid

equalize

verb

Definition

to make things equal or the same in amount or level

affecting

adjective

Definition

Causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy.

dismissal

noun

Definition

the act of sending someone away or rejecting an idea

eccentric

adjective

Definition

unusual or strange in behavior or style

conspicuous

adjective

Definition

easily seen or noticed; attracting attention

profound

adjective

Definition

very great or intense in meaning or effect

pristine

adjective

Definition

In its original, clean, and unspoiled condition.

prohibitive in

adjective

Definition

so high or strict that it prevents something from happening

preclude

verb

Definition

to prevent something from happening or make it impossible

exclusive

adjective

Definition

limited to only a particular group or person; not shared

withdraw

verb

Definition

to remove or take back something from a place or situation

nurture

verb

Definition

to care for and encourage growth or development

disguise

verb

Definition

to change appearance to hide identity

irresolvable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to solve or settle.

imposing

adjective

Definition

Impressive in size or appearance; commanding attention.

buttress

verb

Definition

to support or strengthen something

venerate

verb

Definition

to regard with great respect or reverence

indication of

noun

Definition

a sign or piece of information that suggests something

imaginative

adjective

Definition

having a creative and original mind

interdependent

adjective

Definition

relying on each other mutually

homogeneous

adjective

Definition

made up of parts that are all the same or similar

insensible to

adjective

Definition

not aware of or indifferent to something

repository

noun

Definition

a place where things are stored or collected

prestige

noun

Definition

high status or respect earned by achievement

install

verb

Definition

to set up or put in place for use

scrutinize

verb

Definition

to examine something very carefully

hesitant

adjective

Definition

unsure or slow to act because of doubt or uncertainty

disparity

noun

Definition

a noticeable difference or inequality between things

overlook

verb

Definition

to fail to notice or consider something

corroborate

verb

Definition

to support or confirm with evidence

exhaustive

adjective

Definition

including all details; thorough

infer

verb

Definition

to conclude based on evidence and reasoning

manifest in

adjective

Definition

clearly shown or visible in something

minimize

verb

Definition

to reduce something to the smallest amount or degree

antagonistic toward

adjective

Definition

showing opposition or hostility toward someone or something

rarely

adverb

Definition

not often; infrequently

prudence

noun

Definition

careful good judgment that avoids risks

stretching toward

verb

Definition

reaching out or extending in a direction

hastily

adverb

Definition

done quickly without careful thought

familiarize

verb

Definition

to make someone well-acquainted with something

refute

verb

Definition

to prove that a statement or idea is wrong

convening with

verb

Definition

coming together or meeting for a purpose

supposition

noun

Definition

an idea or belief based on limited evidence; a guess

nonstop

adjective

Definition

without stopping or pausing

imitated by

verb

Definition

copied or reproduced the behavior or appearance of someone

startle

verb

Definition

to surprise or frighten suddenly

incentive for

noun

Definition

something that motivates or encourages action

clash with

verb

Definition

to conflict or disagree strongly

verifiable

adjective

Definition

able to be checked or proven true using evidence or facts

reluctant

adjective

Definition

unwilling or hesitant to do something

superficial

adjective

Definition

only on the surface; not deep or thorough

inconspicuousness

noun

Definition

the quality of not attracting attention

modest

adjective

Definition

not large or extreme; moderate in size or amount

unbothered by

adjective

Definition

not disturbed or upset by something

empty

adjective

Definition

containing nothing; having no people or things inside

mitigate

verb

Definition

to make something less severe or harmful

questionable

adjective

Definition

doubtful or uncertain in quality or truth

complaint about

noun

Definition

a statement expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

candor

noun

Definition

honesty and straightforwardness

coincide with

verb

Definition

to happen at the same time or agree exactly

unyielding

adjective

Definition

not giving way under pressure; firm or inflexible

complicated by

adjective

Definition

made more difficult or complex because of something

crumble

verb

Definition

to break into small pieces or fall apart

suspicion

noun

Definition

a feeling that something is wrong or someone is guilty

enhancement

noun

Definition

an improvement that makes something better

genuine

adjective

Definition

real and sincere, not fake or false

partition

noun

Definition

a division or separation into parts

extrapolate from

verb

Definition

to estimate or infer unknown information based on known data

monetizing

verb

Definition

Converting something into money or revenue.

theoretical

adjective

Definition

based on ideas or theory rather than practical experience

reliable

adjective

Definition

able to be trusted or depended on

vindicate

verb

Definition

to clear from blame or suspicion

affinity

noun

Definition

a natural liking or attraction to something

resilience

noun

Definition

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties

heterogeneous

adjective

Definition

made up of different kinds or types; diverse

infinitesimal

adjective

Definition

extremely small; too tiny to measure or notice easily

compensated for

verb

Definition

made up for a loss or deficiency

launch

verb

Definition

to start or introduce something new

assistance

noun

Definition

help or support given to someone

reverence

noun

Definition

deep respect or admiration

momentous

adjective

Definition

very important or significant, especially in effect or consequence

exhaust

verb

Definition

to use up completely or tire out fully

vacate

verb

Definition

to leave a place that you previously occupied

prediction

noun

Definition

a statement about what will happen in the future based on evidence or guesswork

exactitude

noun

Definition

the quality of being perfectly accurate or precise

benevolent

adjective

Definition

kind and generous; showing goodwill

exception

noun

Definition

something that does not follow a rule or pattern

redundancy

noun

Definition

the state of being unnecessary or repetitive

clumsily

adverb

Definition

in a way that is awkward or lacking skill

satiate

verb

Definition

to satisfy fully, especially hunger or desire

appraising

verb

Definition

Evaluating the value or quality of something.

synopsis

noun

Definition

a brief summary or overview of a text or subject

supplant

verb

Definition

To replace or take the place of something.

musical

adjective

Definition

Related to music or having a pleasant sound.

well-behaved

adjective

Definition

acting in a polite and proper way

tenuous

adjective

Definition

very weak or slight; not strong or certain

inconsequential to

adjective

Definition

not important or significant

petition

noun

Definition

a formal request signed by many people appealing for change

recognize

verb

Definition

to identify someone or something seen before

individualistic

adjective

Definition

showing independence and uniqueness in thought or behavior

ineligible

adjective

Definition

not allowed to participate or qualify

uncontroversial

adjective

Definition

not causing disagreement or argument

voluntarily

adverb

Definition

Done by choice or free will, without force.

tenderly

adverb

Definition

in a gentle, caring, or affectionate way

emulate

verb

Definition

to try to equal or excel by imitating

sympathy

noun

Definition

feelings of pity and understanding for someone else's suffering

revelation

noun

Definition

a surprising or unknown fact made known

orthodox

adjective

Definition

following traditional or established beliefs or practices

protect

verb

Definition

to keep safe from harm or danger

calibration with

noun

Definition

adjusting to ensure accuracy or agreement

paucity

noun

Definition

a small amount or scarcity of something

precariousness

noun

Definition

the state of being uncertain or unsafe

conceal

verb

Definition

to hide something from view or knowledge

fabrication

noun

Definition

a false statement or lie made up to deceive

beneficial

adjective

Definition

Producing a good or helpful effect.