Ultimate 600 SAT Words: Part 2

subdue

verb

Definition

to overcome or bring under control by force or persuasion

extort

verb

Definition

to obtain something by force, threats, or unfair means

banal

adjective

Definition

Lacking originality; boringly ordinary.

weary

adjective

Definition

Feeling very tired or worn out

sensitive

adjective

Definition

Easily affected by external conditions or feelings.

entail

verb

Definition

to involve something as a necessary part or result

counterproductive

adjective

Definition

Having the opposite effect of what is intended

menacing

adjective

Definition

Threatening or suggesting danger.

lean

verb

Definition

to incline or bend from a vertical position

enthralling

adjective

Definition

Capturing and holding one's attention completely.

castigate

verb

Definition

To criticize or punish severely

impugn

verb

Definition

to challenge or question the truth or honesty of something

overshadow

verb

Definition

To appear more important or noticeable than something else.

disingenuous

adjective

Definition

Not sincere or honest; pretending to know less than you do.

uncanny

adjective

Definition

Strange or mysterious in a way that is hard to explain

imprecise

adjective

Definition

not exact or accurate

sacred

adjective

Definition

Regarded with great respect and reverence, often religious.

contrivance of

noun

Definition

a clever plan or device created to achieve a purpose

interpretation

noun

Definition

The act of explaining the meaning of something

convert

verb

Definition

Change something into a different form or belief.

cynical

adjective

Definition

Believing that people are motivated by selfishness; distrustful

awkward

adjective

Definition

Causing discomfort or embarrassment; not graceful.

interaction

noun

Definition

Communication or direct involvement between people or things.

excessive

adjective

Definition

More than necessary or reasonable.

docket

noun

Definition

A list or schedule of cases to be heard in court.

ameliorate

verb

Definition

To make something better or improve it.

inarticulate

adjective

Definition

Unable to express ideas clearly or effectively.

implicit

adjective

Definition

Suggested or understood without being directly stated

dogmatic

adjective

Definition

Expressing opinions strongly as if they are facts without proof.

multifarious

adjective

Definition

Having many different parts or types.

complacent

adjective

Definition

Self-satisfied and unaware of possible dangers or problems

erratic

adjective

Definition

Not regular or consistent; unpredictable

ineffectual

adjective

Definition

Not producing the desired effect; useless.

equivalence

noun

Definition

The state of being equal or having the same value.

solitary

adjective

Definition

Done or existing alone; without others.

similar

adjective

Definition

Having a likeness or resemblance to something else

suppress

verb

Definition

to prevent something from being expressed or known

misunderstood

adjective

Definition

Incorrectly interpreted or not properly understood.

ensconce

verb

Definition

To settle securely or comfortably in a place

terminate

verb

Definition

to bring something to an end

vacillating

adjective

Definition

Wavering between different opinions or actions; indecisive.

detractors

noun

Definition

People who criticize or speak negatively about someone or something.

impossible

adjective

Definition

not able to happen or be done

admission

noun

Definition

The act of allowing entry or confessing something.

dispute

noun

Definition

A disagreement or argument about something

indistinct

adjective

Definition

Not clear or sharply defined; hard to see or hear.

deliberation

noun

Definition

Careful consideration or discussion before making a decision

enigmatic

adjective

Definition

Mysterious or difficult to understand.

underscore

verb

Definition

to emphasize or highlight something important

substantiate

verb

Definition

To provide evidence to support or prove something.

coerce

verb

Definition

Force someone to do something by using threats or pressure

unflattering

adjective

Definition

making someone look bad or less attractive

retroactively

adverb

Definition

applying to a time in the past

superior to

adjective

Definition

Higher in rank, quality, or importance than something else.

framework

noun

Definition

A basic structure that supports or guides something

benefactor

noun

Definition

A person who gives help or money to support someone or something

praise

noun

Definition

Express approval or admiration for someone or something.

competent

adjective

Definition

Having the necessary skill or ability to do something well.

biased

adjective

Definition

Showing unfair preference or prejudice toward something.

nonsensical

adjective

Definition

Having no meaning or making no sense.

misinform

verb

Definition

Give someone false or incorrect information.

expansion

noun

Definition

The act of increasing in size, number, or importance.

proxies for

noun

Definition

substitutes or representatives acting on behalf of others

extensive

adjective

Definition

Covering a large area or amount; wide-ranging

reliant on

adjective

Definition

Dependent on someone or something for support or help.

precursor

noun

Definition

Something that comes before and indicates the approach of another.

reflection

noun

Definition

Careful thought or consideration about something

ceremonially

adverb

Definition

in a formal or ritual way, often related to ceremonies

unnerving

adjective

Definition

Causing anxiety or discomfort; making someone feel uneasy

remark

noun

Definition

A brief statement or comment.

adjunct to

noun

Definition

something added to another thing but not essential to it

inversion

noun

Definition

a reversal of the normal order or position

unprepossessing

adjective

Definition

Not attractive or impressive in appearance

conference

noun

Definition

A formal meeting for discussion or exchange of ideas.

humiliate

verb

Definition

To cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.

commonplace

adjective

Definition

ordinary and not unusual; frequently seen or experienced

complimented

verb

Definition

Praised or expressed approval of someone or something.

inestimable

adjective

Definition

Too great to be measured or valued.

censure

verb

Definition

Express strong disapproval or criticism

recur

verb

Definition

to happen again or repeatedly

reckless

adjective

Definition

Acting without thinking about the risks or consequences.

aberration in

noun

Definition

a deviation from what is normal or expected

inexplicable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to explain or understand.

transpose

verb

Definition

to change the order or position of things

circumscribe

verb

Definition

To limit or restrict something within boundaries

implausible

adjective

Definition

not believable or likely to be true

unveiled

verb

Definition

Revealed or made known for the first time

indisputable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to doubt or question; clearly true.

supersede

verb

Definition

To replace something old or outdated with something new.

quintessential

adjective

Definition

Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.

overhear

verb

Definition

to hear something without intending to or without the speaker knowing

reform

verb

Definition

Make changes to improve a system or practice.

possession

noun

Definition

The state of owning or having something.

superfluous

adjective

Definition

more than is needed or necessary; extra

resolute

adjective

Definition

Firm and determined in purpose or belief.

vigilance

noun

Definition

Careful watchfulness to avoid danger or problems

aversion

noun

Definition

A strong dislike or opposition to something.

impartial

adjective

Definition

Not biased; treating all sides fairly

dissipate

verb

Definition

to gradually disappear or cause to disappear

allergy

noun

Definition

A harmful reaction by the body to certain substances.

denigrate

verb

Definition

to criticize unfairly or speak damagingly about someone

scrupulous

adjective

Definition

Very careful to do what is morally right and exact.

breadth of

noun

Definition

the wide range or extent of something

validate

verb

Definition

to confirm or prove that something is true or acceptable

presuppose

verb

Definition

to assume something is true before proving it

substitute

verb

Definition

to use something or someone in place of another

imply

verb

Definition

to suggest or express something indirectly without stating it outright

veritable

adjective

Definition

used to emphasize something is truly or very much so

summation

noun

Definition

a brief summary or conclusion of main points

tranquil

adjective

Definition

free from disturbance or noise; calm and peaceful

extraneous to

adjective

Definition

not relevant or unrelated to the subject being considered

surrender

verb

Definition

to give up control or possession to another

indulgently

adverb

Definition

In a way that allows oneself or others to enjoy pleasures freely.

repeatable

adjective

Definition

Able to be done or performed again with the same result.

entrust

verb

Definition

to give someone responsibility for something valuable

refer

verb

Definition

to direct attention to something or someone

apathy toward

noun

Definition

lack of interest or concern about something

augment

verb

Definition

To increase or make something larger or better.

intangible

adjective

Definition

Unable to be touched or physically measured; abstract.

diffuse in

verb

Definition

to spread or scatter widely within something

notional

adjective

Definition

existing as an idea or concept rather than reality

replicate

verb

Definition

to make an exact copy of something

protract

verb

Definition

to lengthen in time or extend the duration of something

associative

adjective

Definition

relating to connections or relationships between ideas or things

nullify

verb

Definition

to make something legally or officially invalid

disparage

verb

Definition

To speak of someone or something in a negative or belittling way.

idiosyncratic

adjective

Definition

relating to a unique or unusual habit or characteristic

indoctrinate

verb

Definition

to teach someone to accept beliefs uncritically

haphazard

adjective

Definition

done in a random, careless, or disorganized way

contingent on

adjective

Definition

Depending on something else to happen or be true.

misconstrue

verb

Definition

to interpret something incorrectly

deference to

noun

Definition

Respectful submission or yielding to another's judgment or opinion.

sporadic

adjective

Definition

occurring irregularly or infrequently

shelter

noun

Definition

a place giving protection from weather or danger

implement

verb

Definition

to put a plan or decision into effect

inextricable

adjective

Definition

impossible to separate or escape from

denounce

verb

Definition

to publicly declare something to be wrong or evil

lighthearted about

adjective

Definition

cheerful and carefree; not serious or worried

confound

verb

Definition

to confuse or surprise someone greatly

held up

verb

Definition

delayed or stopped temporarily

efficacy

noun

Definition

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

stymie

verb

Definition

To block or hinder progress or success.

eclipse

verb

Definition

To overshadow or surpass something else in importance or success.

obligated to

adjective

Definition

Required or bound to do something by law, duty, or promise.

palpable

adjective

Definition

Able to be felt or easily noticed; obvious.

compulsory

adjective

Definition

Required by law or rule; mandatory.

dispassionate in

adjective

Definition

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial or calm

incongruous with

adjective

Definition

not in harmony or agreement with something else

confusion about

noun

Definition

a state of being unclear or uncertain about something

ambivalent

adjective

Definition

having mixed or conflicting feelings about something

contract

verb

Definition

to become smaller or shorter; to shrink

contentious

adjective

Definition

causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument

reserve for

verb

Definition

To set aside or keep something for a particular purpose or person.

desultory

adjective

Definition

lacking a plan or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

ubiquitous

adjective

Definition

Present or found everywhere at the same time.

precedent in

noun

Definition

an earlier event or decision used as an example or guide

reprieve

noun

Definition

a temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant

competition with

noun

Definition

The act of competing or striving against others.

overreach

verb

Definition

To try to do more than is possible or allowed, often causing failure.

rubble

noun

Definition

broken pieces of stone, brick, or debris from destruction

pernicious to

adjective

Definition

causing great harm or damage often in a subtle or gradual way

accidental

adjective

Definition

happening by chance, not planned or intended

enact

verb

Definition

to make a law or rule officially valid

appease

verb

Definition

to calm or satisfy by giving in to demands

begin

verb

Definition

to start or set out on an action or process

insular in

adjective

Definition

narrow-minded or isolated in viewpoint or experience

persist

verb

Definition

to continue firmly or stubbornly despite difficulty or opposition

allude

verb

Definition

to mention something indirectly or briefly

defunct

adjective

Definition

No longer existing, functioning, or in use.

subvert

verb

Definition

to secretly try to weaken or destroy a system or government

arduous

adjective

Definition

requiring great effort or hard work

counterfactual

adjective

Definition

relating to imagining what could have happened but did not

expensive

adjective

Definition

costing a lot of money

explicable

adjective

Definition

Able to be explained or understood clearly.

amplify

verb

Definition

to increase the strength or amount of something

spurious

adjective

Definition

False or fake; not genuine or true.

conjecture

noun

Definition

an opinion formed without complete evidence; a guess

proponent

noun

Definition

a person who supports or argues in favor of something

arcane

adjective

Definition

Known or understood by only a few; mysterious or secret.

analogical

adjective

Definition

based on or using analogy or comparison

assuage

verb

Definition

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense

attribute

verb

Definition

to say something is caused by or belongs to someone or something

renew

verb

Definition

to make something new again or extend its duration

presaged by

verb

Definition

indicated or warned about something before it happened

disseminate

verb

Definition

to spread information or ideas widely

circumvent

verb

Definition

to find a way around an obstacle or rule

inconclusive

adjective

Definition

not leading to a firm conclusion or result

bypass

verb

Definition

to avoid or go around an obstacle or rule

outstrip

verb

Definition

To surpass or exceed in performance or quantity.

elide

verb

Definition

to omit or leave out a sound or part when speaking or writing

variable

adjective

Definition

likely to change or vary; not consistent

convey

verb

Definition

to communicate or make known

permeate

verb

Definition

to spread or pass through every part of something

expound

verb

Definition

to explain or present an idea in detail

brood on

verb

Definition

To think deeply and anxiously about something, often negative.

unmistakable

adjective

Definition

clear and impossible to confuse with something else

adept at

adjective

Definition

very skilled or proficient at something

compound

verb

Definition

To combine parts to form a whole or make something worse.

collaboration with

noun

Definition

Working together with others to achieve a common goal.

coalesce

verb

Definition

to come together to form one group or mass