Ultimate 600 SAT Words: Part 3

static

adjective

Definition

Not moving or changing; staying the same

emblematic

adjective

Definition

Serving as a symbol or representative of something

hindsight

noun

Definition

Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.

overcome

verb

Definition

To successfully deal with or defeat a problem or obstacle

preserve

verb

Definition

to keep something in its original state or protect it from harm

allocate to

verb

Definition

to distribute or assign resources or duties to someone or something

circumspection

noun

Definition

Careful consideration of all circumstances before acting.

grudgingly

adverb

Definition

done unwillingly or with reluctance

retrieve

verb

Definition

to get something back or recover it

compress

verb

Definition

To press or squeeze something into a smaller space

fraudulent

adjective

Definition

involving deceit or trickery to gain something unfairly

disfavor

noun

Definition

a state of being regarded with dislike or disapproval

subordinate

adjective

Definition

Lower in rank or position; less important

forestall

verb

Definition

to prevent something by acting ahead of time

displace

verb

Definition

To force something or someone out of its usual place or position

punitive

adjective

Definition

intended as punishment

substantial

adjective

Definition

Large in amount, size, or importance

extricate

verb

Definition

To free someone or something from a difficult situation.

inhibit

verb

Definition

To hold back or prevent something from happening or developing

intercede

verb

Definition

to intervene on behalf of someone else

immense

adjective

Definition

extremely large or great in size or degree

subside

verb

Definition

To become less intense, violent, or severe.

conflate with

verb

Definition

To combine two or more ideas or texts into one.

unattainable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to achieve or reach.

attrition

noun

Definition

a gradual reduction in number or strength over time

permissible

adjective

Definition

allowed or permitted by rules or laws

default

noun

Definition

Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to pay a debt.

exaggerate

verb

Definition

to describe something as larger or more extreme than it really is

renounce

verb

Definition

To formally give up or reject a claim, right, or belief

viable

adjective

Definition

Capable of working successfully or being done effectively

ambiguous

adjective

Definition

Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

converge

verb

Definition

To come together from different directions and meet at a point.

harbinger

noun

Definition

A sign or warning that something will happen.

ongoing

adjective

Definition

Continuing to happen or exist without stopping

belie

verb

Definition

to give a false impression or contradict

understate

verb

Definition

to describe something as less important or serious than it is

acclaim

noun

Definition

Public praise or approval.

misanthropic

adjective

Definition

Disliking or distrustful of other people.

presumable

adjective

Definition

likely to be true based on what is known

prank

noun

Definition

a playful or mischievous trick played on someone

compel

verb

Definition

To force or strongly persuade someone to do something

intermediate

adjective

Definition

Between two stages, levels, or points in progress

accumulate

verb

Definition

to gradually gather or build up over time

integrate with

verb

Definition

to combine or bring together parts into a whole

halting

adjective

Definition

hesitant or uncertain, often stopping and starting

embarrass

verb

Definition

to cause someone to feel awkward or ashamed

concur with

verb

Definition

to agree with someone or something

commend

verb

Definition

to praise or express approval of someone or something

discretion

noun

Definition

The ability to make responsible decisions and avoid causing offense.

catalyze

verb

Definition

To cause or speed up a reaction or change

influence

noun

Definition

the power to affect or change someone or something

hallmark

noun

Definition

a distinctive feature or characteristic that defines something

abridge

verb

Definition

To shorten a text or speech without losing the main meaning

interchangeable

adjective

Definition

Able to be used in place of each other without difference

unappreciate

adjective

Definition

Failing to recognize the value or importance of something

rationalize

verb

Definition

to explain or justify behavior with logical reasons, often to avoid blame

sophistication

noun

Definition

the quality of being complex or refined

exemplar

noun

Definition

A perfect example or model to follow.

earnest

adjective

Definition

Showing sincere and intense conviction or seriousness.

entice

verb

Definition

to attract or tempt by offering something appealing

equitable

adjective

Definition

Fair and impartial; treating everyone equally.

support

verb

Definition

To hold up, help, or provide assistance to someone or something

capitalize

verb

Definition

to take advantage of a situation for benefit

solidify

verb

Definition

To make or become firm or solid.

elicit

verb

Definition

to draw out a response or reaction from someone

contemplate

verb

Definition

To think deeply or carefully about something.

recalcitrant

adjective

Definition

Refusing to obey rules or follow orders; stubbornly disobedient.

immoderate

adjective

Definition

Excessive or beyond reasonable limits

envision

verb

Definition

to imagine or picture something in the future

evince

verb

Definition

to clearly show or express a feeling or quality

infeasible

adjective

Definition

not possible or practical to do

sanction

noun

Definition

Official permission or approval for an action.

original

adjective

Definition

Being the first or earliest form of something

sanguine

adjective

Definition

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

reconstitute as

verb

Definition

To restore something to its original state or form.

defer

verb

Definition

To delay or postpone something to a later time

rejuvenate

verb

Definition

To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.

perfunctory

adjective

Definition

done quickly with little effort or interest

evade

verb

Definition

To avoid or escape from something or someone

acquire

verb

Definition

to gain or obtain something, often by effort

utopian

adjective

Definition

idealistic and perfect but often unrealistic

opportune for

adjective

Definition

happening at a favorable or useful time

demarcate from

verb

Definition

To set boundaries or limits to separate one thing from another.

predicate

verb

Definition

To base or establish something on a particular idea or fact

dwindling

adjective

Definition

becoming smaller or fewer in number

appeal

noun

Definition

a serious or urgent request for help or support

presumptuous

adjective

Definition

too confident or bold in a way that is rude or disrespectful

subtlety

noun

Definition

a small but important detail or distinction

wrought by

adjective

Definition

created or caused by

self-servingly

adverb

Definition

acting in a way that benefits oneself, often selfishly

enumerate

verb

Definition

To list or name things one by one

amass

verb

Definition

to gather or collect a large amount over time

resolve

verb

Definition

To find a solution or settle a problem or dispute.

perceptible

adjective

Definition

able to be seen or noticed

unfailingly

adverb

Definition

always; without ever failing

exorbitant

adjective

Definition

Excessively high or unreasonable in price or amount.

epitomize

verb

Definition

to be a perfect example of something

discredit

verb

Definition

to harm the reputation or trustworthiness of someone or something

isolate

verb

Definition

to separate from others or set apart

bestow on

verb

Definition

to give something as a gift or honor

exceed

verb

Definition

to be greater than a number or amount

appeal to

verb

Definition

to attract or interest someone; to make a request

expediency

noun

Definition

the quality of being practical and convenient rather than moral

vary

verb

Definition

to change or differ in some way

anomalous

adjective

Definition

different from what is normal or expected

indolence

noun

Definition

habitual laziness or avoidance of activity

expedite

verb

Definition

to speed up the progress of something

amalgamate

verb

Definition

to combine or unite into a single entity

rigor

noun

Definition

strictness or severity in rules, standards, or conditions

defy

verb

Definition

to openly resist or refuse to obey

disliked

adjective

Definition

not liked or enjoyed by someone

abatement

noun

Definition

a reduction or decrease in amount or intensity

promulgate

verb

Definition

to officially announce or make known

facetious

adjective

Definition

treating serious issues with inappropriate humor

justification

noun

Definition

a reason or explanation that shows something is right

varied

adjective

Definition

including many different types or elements

forgotten

adjective

Definition

no longer remembered or noticed

interrupt

verb

Definition

to stop or break the continuity of an action or speech

novelty

noun

Definition

the quality of being new, unusual, or interesting

exciting

adjective

Definition

causing strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

remove

verb

Definition

to take something away or off from a place

surpass

verb

Definition

to go beyond in amount, quality, or achievement

impede

verb

Definition

to delay or block progress or movement

cohesion

noun

Definition

the action of sticking together or forming a united whole

concentrate

verb

Definition

to focus all attention on a particular task or object

decry

verb

Definition

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval

dynamic

adjective

Definition

characterized by constant change or activity

steward

noun

Definition

a person who manages or looks after something

provocative

adjective

Definition

intended to cause a strong reaction or thought

evident

adjective

Definition

clearly seen or understood; obvious

visionary

adjective

Definition

thinking about or planning the future with imagination

turnover

noun

Definition

the rate at which employees leave and are replaced

warranted

adjective

Definition

justified or deserved based on facts or reasons

contribution

noun

Definition

something given or done to help achieve a goal

melodic

adjective

Definition

having a pleasant and tuneful sound

lonely

adjective

Definition

feeling sad because of being alone or isolated

analyses

noun

Definition

detailed examinations of the parts or structure of something

unrivaled

adjective

Definition

having no equal or competition; unmatched

categorize

verb

Definition

to place into groups based on shared characteristics

involve

verb

Definition

to include or engage as a necessary part or result

curtail

verb

Definition

to reduce or limit something

dissonance

noun

Definition

lack of harmony or agreement between ideas or sounds

feasible

adjective

Definition

possible to do easily or conveniently

diminish

verb

Definition

to become or make something smaller or less

consolidate

verb

Definition

to combine into a stronger or more effective whole

perception

noun

Definition

the way someone understands or interprets something

outdated

adjective

Definition

no longer current or useful; old-fashioned

irrefutable

adjective

Definition

impossible to deny or disprove

jointly

adverb

Definition

together with others; in cooperation

mediate

verb

Definition

to help settle differences between two parties

sustainable

adjective

Definition

able to be maintained or continued without harm

measure

verb

Definition

to find the size, amount, or degree of something

exploit

verb

Definition

to use something or someone unfairly for personal gain

rank

verb

Definition

to place in a position or order according to quality or status

identify

verb

Definition

to recognize and name someone or something

perform

verb

Definition

to carry out an action or task, often in front of others

negotiation

noun

Definition

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement

aggregation

noun

Definition

a collection or group formed by combining things

supplement

verb

Definition

to add something extra to improve or complete something else

unfounded

adjective

Definition

not based on fact or evidence; false

decisiveness

noun

Definition

the ability to make decisions quickly and confidently

particular

adjective

Definition

specific or special; focused on one item or detail

encapsulate

verb

Definition

to express the main ideas in a brief form

summarize

verb

Definition

to give a brief statement of the main points

prevent

verb

Definition

to stop something from happening or existing

remember

verb

Definition

to bring a past event or fact into mind

decouple

verb

Definition

to separate or disconnect two things that were linked

distort

verb

Definition

to change something so it is no longer accurate or true

peculiar

adjective

Definition

strange or unusual; different from normal

dearth

noun

Definition

a scarcity or lack of something

shallowness

noun

Definition

lack of depth in thought, feeling, or knowledge

expected

adjective

Definition

regarded as likely to happen or anticipated

coordinate

verb

Definition

to organize or arrange parts to work together effectively

reveal

verb

Definition

to make known or show something that was hidden

application to

noun

Definition

the act of putting something to use for a specific purpose

material

noun

Definition

physical substance used to make things or important information

fortitude

noun

Definition

strength to face pain or difficulty with courage

realize

verb

Definition

to become aware of something clearly

resolution

noun

Definition

a firm decision to do or not do something

increase

verb

Definition

to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree

immutable

adjective

Definition

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

nostalgic

adjective

Definition

feeling a sentimental longing for the past

induce

verb

Definition

to cause or bring about a particular result or condition

neglect

verb

Definition

fail to care for or give proper attention to something or someone

perturbation

noun

Definition

a feeling of worry or disturbance

affection

noun

Definition

a feeling of liking or love toward someone or something

pretentious

adjective

Definition

trying to appear more important or knowledgeable than one is

considerate

adjective

Definition

showing concern for the feelings of others

exhibit

verb

Definition

to show or display something publicly

apprentice

noun

Definition

a person learning a trade or skill from an expert

sarcastic

adjective

Definition

using irony to mock or convey contempt

inertia

noun

Definition

resistance to change in motion or state

put down

verb

Definition

to criticize or belittle someone

authorize

verb

Definition

to give official permission or approval

unfold

verb

Definition

to open or reveal gradually

unbolt

verb

Definition

to open by removing or sliding a bolt or fastener

nonchalance

noun

Definition

a relaxed and calm state showing no worry

fecundity

noun

Definition

the ability to produce many offspring or ideas

elasticity

noun

Definition

the ability of something to stretch and return to its original shape

foretell

verb

Definition

to predict or say what will happen in the future