SAT Vocab 3

Question	Answer
resolve (v.)	1. to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something) 2. to separate into constituent or elementary parts; break up; cause or disintegrate (usually followed by into ). 3. to convert or transform by any process (often used reflexively).
Vociferous	Vehement or clamorous (esp. of a person or speech); showing strong feeling
Garrulous	Talkative
Effusive	Expressing feelings in an unrestrained manner
Frugal	Economical with food/living
Taciturn	Reserved or uncommunicative in speech
Miserly	Spending as little money as possible (esp. sb who hoards wealth)
Reticent	Not revealing one’s thoughts readily
Munificent	Very generous.
Risqué	Slightly indecent or liable to shock (esp. in a sexual way)
Elusive	Difficult to find/catch/achieve
Bolster	Support/ strengthen
Dispel	To make something disappear
Vacillation	To alternate between different options; indecisive
Extraneous	Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
Suspend	1. to come to a stop, usually temporarily; cease from operation for a time. 2. to defer or postpone 3. to hold or keep undetermined; refrain from forming or concluding definitely
Sporadic	Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places
Superfluous	Unnecessary (esp. when more than enough)
Incontrovertible	Not able to be denied or disputed
Impervious	1. not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain. 2.incapable of being injured or impaired: impervious to wear and tear. 3.incapable of being influenced, persuaded, or affected:
Doctrine	A set of beliefs held and taught by a church/political party or other group
Demeaning	Causing a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for
Underscore	Underline
Captivating	Charming/attracting and hold the interest and attention of
Doggedness	Tenacity and grim persistence
Idyllic	Extremely happy
Mercenary	Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics
Impartial	To be fair and just
Impulsive	To act or be done without forethought
Eclectic	Deriving ideas from a diverse/ broad range
Resolute	Admirably determined; purposeful
Invidious	Likely to arouse/ incur fear/ resentment
Wary	Feeling/showing caution about possible dangers or problems
Dogmatic	Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
Hail	Call out to sb to attract attention
Unprecedented	Never known
Annul	To declare invalid
Turmoil	Uncertainty
Leery	Cautious
Stymie	Prevent or hinder the progress of
Clandestine	Secretively
Sanguine	Cheerfully optimistic
Intransigence	Unwillingness to change one’s view
Disgruntled	Dissatisfied
Autonomous	Acting independently
Spurious	False/fake
Dogmatism	Aiming to impose a doctrine in all circumstances
Assertion	Confident/ forceful belief/ fact
Fabricate	To invent/ concoct sth with deceitful intent
Insipid	Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull.
Conscientious	Wishing to do what is right
Nemesis	A source of harm or ruin
Poignant	Profoundly moving; touching; physically painful; keenly distressing the mind
Profound	penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding
Pervasive	spread throughout
Receptive	Capable of or qualified for receiving.
Amiable	Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likable
Magnanimous	Courageously noble in mind and heart; generous in forgiving
Instigate	to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course
Polarity	The possession or manifestation of two opposing attributes, tendencies, or principles
Minimalism	A school of abstract painting and sculpture that emphasizes extreme simplification of form (basic shapes, primary colors…etc.)
Harbinger	One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come
Aesthete	One who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature
Vestige	A visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed but exists or appears no more.
Indolent	Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy; conducive to inactivity
Proponent	One who argues in support of something; an advocate
Indignation	Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy.
Advocate	(v.)to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: (n.)a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc.
Exalt	To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate; to intensify/ honor
Upbraid	To reprove sharply; reproach
Reproach	(v.) to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure. (n.) blame or censure conveyed in disapproval disgrace, discredit, or blame incurred:
Sketchy	Lacking in substance or completeness; incomplete
Insolent	Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant; Audaciously rude or disrespectful; impertinent
Vilify	to make vicious and defamatory statements about
Exonerate	To free from blame/ responsibility/ obligation
Dichotomous	Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications
Pristine	Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization
Castigate	To inflict severe punishment on; to criticize severely
Fortuitous	Happening by accident or chance
Condone	To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure
Assiduous	Constant in application or attention; diligent; persistent
97. Prolepsis (proleptic adj.)	Rhetoric . the anticipation of possible objections in order to answer them in advance. The anachronistic representation of something as existing before its proper or historical time
Heed	Close attention; notice (n); to pay attention to; listen to and consider(v)
Redact (v.)	To make ready for publication; edit or revise.
Expeditious	Acting or done with speed and efficiency
Prefatory	Of, relating to, or constituting a preface; introductory
Orthography	The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words.
Hideous	horrible or frightful to the senses; repulsive shocking or revolting to the moral sense:
Ostentatious	characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others; intended to attract attention
Bristle	A stiff hairlike structure (n);
Altruism	Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness
Concur	To be of the same opinion; agree: to act together/ cooperate
Lament	To express grief for or about; to regret deeply
Concord	agreement between persons, groups, nations, etc.; concurrence in attitudes, feelings, etc.; unanimity; accord agreement between things; mutual fitness; harmony.
Squabble	To engage in a disagreeable argument, usually over a trivial matter; wrangle
Advent (n.)	The coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
Belittle	to represent or speak of as contemptibly small or unimportant; disparage
Usher	To lead or conduct (v); to precede and introduce
bicker	To engage in a petty, bad-tempered quarrel; squabble
Orgasm	intense or unrestrained excitement. an instance or occurrence of such excitement.
Complacent	Contented to a fault; pleased, self-satisfied and unconcerned(adj); eager to please, complaisant
Trifle (n.) Trivial (adj.)	Something of little importance or value
Laud	To give praise to; glorify (v)
Vacate	To cease to occupy or hold; give up.
Protean	Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings; exhibiting considerable variety or diversity (adj)
Endorse	to give approval of or support to, especially by public statement; sanction; to sign sth to indicate approval of its contents or terms
Clairvoyance	The supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses; Acute intuitive insight or perceptiveness
Symbiosis	A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence
Harry	To disturb or distress by or as if by repeated attacks; harass (v); to raid, as in war; sack or pillage.
Dignitary	A person of high rank or position
Figment	Something invented, made up, or fabricated
Malevolent	Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious; harmful influence
Inclination	A tendency toward a certain condition or character; A characteristic disposition to do, prefer, or favor one thing rather than another; a propensity
Punctilious	Strictly attentive to minute details of form in action or conduct (adj); precise, scrupulous
Scrupulous	1. having scruples; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled. 2. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact
Succumb	To fail to resist
Consternation	A state of paralyzing dismay
Entice	to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle
Entitle	to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something; furnish with grounds for laying claim
Paranoia	1. a mental disorder characterized by systematized delusions and the projection of personal conflicts, which are ascribed to the supposed hostility of others, sometimes progressing to disturbances of consciousness and aggressive acts believed to be performed in self-defense or as a mission. 2.baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others.
Predilection	A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference
Perspicacity	Acuteness of perception, discernment, or understanding.
Prejudicial	Detrimental; injurious; Causing or tending to preconceived judgment or convictions
Serene	Unaffected by disturbance; calm and unruffled; Used as a title and form of address for certain members of royalty
Demented	crazy; insane; mad.
Susceptible	Easily influenced or affected; permitting an action to be performed; capable of undergoing
Redoubtable	Arousing fear or awe; formidable; worthy of respect or honor
Cajole	To persuade by flattery, gentle pleading, or insincere language (v)
Impetuous	Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive and passionate
Blandishment	Flattery intended to coax or cajole
Extol	To praise highly; exalt.
Amenable	Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; willing; susceptible or open, as to testing or criticism
Disparage	To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittle; to reduce in esteem
Lure	To attract by wiles or temptation; entice (v); An attraction or appeal (n)
Unctuous	Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness; containing or composed of oil or fat
Lucid	1. readily understood; clear 2.shining or glowing 3.of or relating to a period of normality between periods of insane or irresponsible behaviour
Perplex	To confuse or trouble with uncertainty or doubt; to make confusedly intricate; complicate
Disconsolate	Seeming beyond consolation; extremely dejected; cheerless; gloomy
Console	to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort:
Onus	A difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity; a burden or obligation
Ebullient	Zestfully enthusiastic; boiling or seeming to boil
Hassle	1. a disorderly dispute. 2.a problem brought about by pressures of time, money, inconvenience,
Inscrutable	Difficult to fathom or understand; impenetrable.
1. Expedient	Based on or marked by a concern for self-interest rather than principle; appropriate to purpose (adj); something contrived or used to meet an urgent need(n)
Subsidiary	Serving to assist or supplement; auxiliary (adj)
Immutable	Not subject or susceptible to change
tangential	Only superficially relevant; divergent
Expository	Intended to explain pr describe sth.
Imply	Strongly suggest the truth or existence of sth, that is not expressively stated
Infer	Deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.
Frivolous	Unworthy of serious attention; trivial; inappropriately silly
Incur	Become subject to (sth unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behavior or actions
Lyricism	The character or quality of subjectivity and sensuality of expression, especially in the arts
Trite	Lacking power to evoke interest through overuse or repetition; hackneyed (adj)
Corroborate	To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain
Lax	Lacking in rigor, strictness, or firmness
Self-effacing	Not claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest
Audacious	Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Impudent	of, pertaining to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery; bravely immodest
Impertinent	intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil; irrelevant
Precedent	An earlier event or action regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances (n)
Preempt (v.)	To take action in order to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Disseminate	To become diffused; spread.
Disparate	Fundamentally distinct or different in kind; entirely dissimilar
Ambivalent	Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about sth or sb.
Auspicious	Conductive to success; favourable.
Vanguard	Group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas
Foster	To encourage or promote the development of sth (esp. regarded as good)
Imprudent	Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
rrevocable	Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
Meritocracy	Government of the holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability.
Escapade	An act or incident involving excitement, daring or adventure
Premonition	A strong feeling that sth is about to happen
Ominous	Giving the impression that sth bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious
Dissent	Hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed
Tenable	Able to be maintained or defended against attack pr objection
Demolish	Pull or knock down; comprehensively refute
Envision	Imagine as a future possibility; visualize
Preclude	Prevent from happening; make impossible
Paramount	More important than anything else; supreme
Yearn	Have an intense feeling of loss or lack and longing for sth.
Parch	Make or become dry through intense heat
Embroil	Involve sb deeply in an argument, conflict or difficult situation
Quench	Satisfy a desire; extinguish a fire
Dire	Extremely serious or urgent (situation or event) causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible
Affinity	A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for sb or sth
Avert	Turn away; prevent or ward off
Salutary	Producing good effects; beneficial
Placate	To make sb less hostile or angry
Conciliatory	Intended or likely to placate or pacify
Exacerbate	Make sth worse
Pacify	Quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
Vanquish	Defeat thoroughly
Perverse	Directed away from what is right or good; obstinately persisting in an error or fault; wrongly self-willed or stubborn
Zenith	The highest point reached by a celestial or other object
Paradigm	Typical example or pattern of sth; a model
Obstinate	firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion; not easily controlled or overcome
Ludicrous	So foolish, unreasonable or out of place as to be amusing
Fiasco	A thing that is a complete failure
Inception	The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity
Periphery	The outer limits or edge of an area or object
Denote	Indicate; be a sign of
Obliterate	Destroy utterly; wipe out
Benevolent	Well meaning and kindly; serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose
Epitome	A representative or perfect example of a class or type
Depravity	Moral corruption
Expatriate	A person who lives outside their native country
Kudos	Praise and honor received for an achievement
Wayward	Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior
Exemplary	Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
Indictment	A charge or accusation of a serious crime
Trample	Tread on and crush
Espionage	The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information
Contemplation	Deep reflective thought
Consummate	Complete sth; to make perfect
Ballot	A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret
Void	A completely empty space (n), ineffectual (adj)
Arduous	Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Strenuous	characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life
zealous	ardently active, devoted, or diligent
fervor	great warmth and earnestness of feeling; intense heat
ardor	intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm; zeal
Endeavour	to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive; to attempt to achieve or gain
Dignified	Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect
Futile	Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Maneuver	a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships; an adroit move, skillful proceeding
Surly	Bad-tempered and unfriendly.
Cynical	Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity of integrity
Intrusive	Making an unwelcomed manifestation with disruptive or adverse effect
Manifest	(adj.) readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain (v.) to make clear or evident to the eye or the understanding; to prove
Adverse	Preventing success or development; harmful.
folly	the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense a foolish action, practice, idea
intricate	complicated/detailed
candid	straight-foward; rank; outspoken; open and sincere
convulated	extremely complex or hard to follow
capricious	subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic
bombastic	(of speec, writing)high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious; high-speaking without much meaning
whim	sudden desire or change of mind
loquacious	talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous
decorous	polite and restrained; characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character
visceral	characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect
streamlined	with little resistance
infighting	hidden conflict or competitiveness within an organization
mitigate	to lessen in force or intensity, to make less severe
jingoism	extreme patriotism
ossify	to convert into or cause to harden like bone; to become rigid or inflexible in habits, attitudes, opinions
stratagem	1. a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy. 2.any artifice, ruse, or trick devised or used to attain a goal or to gain an advantage over an adversary or competitor
venerable	commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; impressive or interesting because of age, antique appearance
prudence	ability to govern and discipline oneself
aloofness	the quality or state of being distant, cold, or uninterested; an appearance of being above the fray; indifference
pundit	1. a learned person, expert, or authority. 2.a person who makes comments or judgments, especially in an authoritative manner; critic or commentator.
derail	to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of
dictum	an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
respite	1. a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief 2.temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
antagonize	1. to make hostile or unfriendly 2.to act in opposition to; oppose.
equivocate	to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
denounce	to condemn or censure openly or publicly; to make a formal accusation against, as to the police or in a court; to formally deny or terminate
censure	strong or vehement expression of disapproval
reprimand	a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority
rousing	exciting, exceptional, rigorous
pedestrian	(n.) someone travelling on foot (adj.) lacking in vitality, imagination, distinction, etc.; commonplace; prosaic or dull
derivative	not original, secondary
inept	without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit; inappropriate
viable	capable of living; practicable; workable
haughty	disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious
jubilant	showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant
supercilious	haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
pugnacious	inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
billigerence	1. a warlike or aggressively hostile nature, condition, or attitude. 2.an act of carrying on war; warfare.
indigence	eriously impoverished condition; poverty.
impoverished	1. reduced to poverty. 2.having few trees, flowers, birds, wild animals 3.deprived of strength, vitality, creativeness, etc
perfidy	deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery
aspersion	a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander; the act of sprinkling, as in baptism.
apparition	1. a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost; a specter or phantom; wraith 2.anything that appears, especially something remarkable or startling:
peculiar	uncommon; unusual
eccentric	deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd
concede	to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit; to grant as a right or privilege; yield
dilemma	a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives; any difficult or perplexing situation or problem.
retrospect	contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events
evasion	an act or instance of escaping, avoiding, or shirking something; the avoiding of an argument, accusation, question, or the like, as by a subterfuge
subterfuge	an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something,
obtrude	to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation
sparse	thinly scattered or distributed
setback	reverse or defeat on progress
truce	a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice; temporary escape from pain
credence	belief as to the truth of something
refutable	to prove (sth. or sb.) to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge
disrepute	bad repute, low regard, disfavour
dubious	doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt; of uncertain outcome
inconclusive	not resolving fully all doubts or questions; no final result or outcome
currency	1. something that is used as a medium of exchange; money. 2.general acceptance; prevalence; vogue. 3.a time or period during which something is widely accepted and circulated. 4.the fact or quality of being widely accepted and circulated from person to person.
palpable	readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident; tangible
diaphanous	very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.
variegate	1. to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors. 2.to give variety to; diversify.
anomalous	incongruous or inconsistent; not fitting into common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual
disdain	1. to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. 2. to think unworthy of notice, response
egalitarian	asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.
egalitarian	asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.
dowager	an elderly woman of stately dignity, especially one of elevated social position; a woman holding who holds some title or property from her deceased husband, especially the widow of a king, duke
dilettante	a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler.
iconoclast	1. a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc., as being based on error or superstition. 2.a breaker or destroyer of images, especially those set up for religious veneration.
purveyor	a person who purveys, provides, or supplies
reconcile	1. to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired 2.to win over to friendliness; cause to become amicable 3.to compose or settle 4.to bring into agreement or harmony;
reckless	utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless
spellbind	to hold or bind by or as if by a spell; enchant; entrance; fascinate.
befall	to happen to, especially by chance or fate.
boomerang	1. a bent or curved piece of tough wood used by the Australian Aborigines as a throwing club, one form of which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower. 2.something, as a scheme or argument, that does injury to the originator.
backfire	to bring a result opposite to that which was planned or expected
prevail	1.to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally 2.to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element; predominate 3.to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually followed by over ) 4. to use persuasion or inducement successfully
up·hol·ster·y	the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
reciprocate	to give in return; interchange; to alternate forward and backward
esoteric	understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite; private, secret, confidential
recondite	1. requiring special knowledge to be understood; abstruse 2. dealing with abstruse or profound subjects
abstruse	hard to understand
tenable	able to be maintained/defended
digress	to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal line of argument, plot, study
mischievous	1. maliciously or playfully annoying. 2.causing annoyance, harm, or trouble.
miscellaneous	1. consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character 2. having various aspects, qualities, or subjects
substantiate	to establish by proof or competent evidence
impugn	to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon
mollify	1. to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease. 2.to mitigate or reduce; soften
jettison	to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; discard.
flotsam	1. the part of the wreckage of a ship and its cargo found floating on the water. 2. useless or unimportant items; odds and ends.
reconnoiter	to inspect, observe, or survey
decimate	1. to destroy a great number or proportion of 2. to select by lot and kill every tenth person of
raiment	clothing; apparel; attire.
sustenance	means of sustaining life; nourishment; state of being sustained
disposition	inherent qualities of mind and character
irascible	easily made angry
cantankerous	bad-tempered; argumentative
churlish	boorish; rude; difficult to work or deal with; peasantlike
outlook	1. mental attitude or view; point of view 2. prospect of the future
laconic	using few words; expressing much in few words; concise
mercurial	1. changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic 2. animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.
erratic	having no certain or definite course; wandering; not fixed; deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion
quaint	1. strange, peculiar, or unusual in an interesting, pleasing, or amusing way 2. having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm 3. skillfully or cleverly made
ingenuous	free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere; artless, naive, innocent
phlegmatic	1. not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish 2. self-possessed, calm, or composed

resolve (v.)

1. to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something) 2. to separate into constituent or elementary parts; break up; cause or disintegrate (usually followed by into ). 3. to convert or transform by any process (often used reflexively).

Vociferous

Vehement or clamorous (esp. of a person or speech); showing strong feeling

Garrulous

Talkative

Effusive

Expressing feelings in an unrestrained manner

Frugal

Economical with food/living

Taciturn

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech

Miserly

Spending as little money as possible (esp. sb who hoards wealth)

Reticent

Not revealing one’s thoughts readily

Munificent

Very generous.

Risqué

Slightly indecent or liable to shock (esp. in a sexual way)

Elusive

Difficult to find/catch/achieve

Bolster

Support/ strengthen

Dispel

To make something disappear

Vacillation

To alternate between different options; indecisive

Extraneous

Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with

Suspend

1. to come to a stop, usually temporarily; cease from operation for a time. 2. to defer or postpone 3. to hold or keep undetermined; refrain from forming or concluding definitely

Sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places

Superfluous

Unnecessary (esp. when more than enough)

Incontrovertible

Not able to be denied or disputed

Impervious

1. not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain. 2.incapable of being injured or impaired: impervious to wear and tear. 3.incapable of being influenced, persuaded, or affected:

Doctrine

A set of beliefs held and taught by a church/political party or other group

Demeaning

Causing a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for

Underscore

Underline

Captivating

Charming/attracting and hold the interest and attention of

Doggedness

Tenacity and grim persistence

Idyllic

Extremely happy

Mercenary

Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics

Impartial

To be fair and just

Impulsive

To act or be done without forethought

Eclectic

Deriving ideas from a diverse/ broad range

Resolute

Admirably determined; purposeful

Invidious

Likely to arouse/ incur fear/ resentment

Wary

Feeling/showing caution about possible dangers or problems

Dogmatic

Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

Hail

Call out to sb to attract attention

Unprecedented

Never known

Annul

To declare invalid

Turmoil

Uncertainty

Leery

Cautious

Stymie

Prevent or hinder the progress of

Clandestine

Secretively

Sanguine

Cheerfully optimistic

Intransigence

Unwillingness to change one’s view

Disgruntled

Dissatisfied

Autonomous

Acting independently

Spurious

False/fake

Dogmatism

Aiming to impose a doctrine in all circumstances

Assertion

Confident/ forceful belief/ fact

Fabricate

To invent/ concoct sth with deceitful intent

Insipid

Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull.

Conscientious

Wishing to do what is right

Nemesis

A source of harm or ruin

Poignant

Profoundly moving; touching; physically painful; keenly distressing the mind

Profound

penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding

Pervasive

spread throughout

Receptive

Capable of or qualified for receiving.

Amiable

Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likable

Magnanimous

Courageously noble in mind and heart; generous in forgiving

Instigate

to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course

Polarity

The possession or manifestation of two opposing attributes, tendencies, or principles

Minimalism

A school of abstract painting and sculpture that emphasizes extreme simplification of form (basic shapes, primary colors…etc.)

Harbinger

One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come

Aesthete

One who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

Vestige

A visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed but exists or appears no more.

Indolent

Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy; conducive to inactivity

Proponent

One who argues in support of something; an advocate

Indignation

Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy.

Advocate

(v.)to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: (n.)a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc.

Exalt

To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate; to intensify/ honor

Upbraid

To reprove sharply; reproach

Reproach

(v.) to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure. (n.) blame or censure conveyed in disapproval disgrace, discredit, or blame incurred:

Sketchy

Lacking in substance or completeness; incomplete

Insolent

Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant; Audaciously rude or disrespectful; impertinent

Vilify

to make vicious and defamatory statements about

Exonerate

To free from blame/ responsibility/ obligation

Dichotomous

Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications

Pristine

Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization

Castigate

To inflict severe punishment on; to criticize severely

Fortuitous

Happening by accident or chance

Condone

To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure

Assiduous

Constant in application or attention; diligent; persistent

97. Prolepsis (proleptic adj.)

Rhetoric . the anticipation of possible objections in order to answer them in advance. The anachronistic representation of something as existing before its proper or historical time

Heed

Close attention; notice (n); to pay attention to; listen to and consider(v)

Redact (v.)

To make ready for publication; edit or revise.

Expeditious

Acting or done with speed and efficiency

Prefatory

Of, relating to, or constituting a preface; introductory

Orthography

The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words.

Hideous

horrible or frightful to the senses; repulsive shocking or revolting to the moral sense:

Ostentatious

characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others; intended to attract attention

Bristle

A stiff hairlike structure (n);

Altruism

Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness

Concur

To be of the same opinion; agree: to act together/ cooperate

Lament

To express grief for or about; to regret deeply

Concord

agreement between persons, groups, nations, etc.; concurrence in attitudes, feelings, etc.; unanimity; accord agreement between things; mutual fitness; harmony.

Squabble

To engage in a disagreeable argument, usually over a trivial matter; wrangle

Advent (n.)

The coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important

Belittle

to represent or speak of as contemptibly small or unimportant; disparage

Usher

To lead or conduct (v); to precede and introduce

bicker

To engage in a petty, bad-tempered quarrel; squabble

Orgasm

intense or unrestrained excitement. an instance or occurrence of such excitement.

Complacent

Contented to a fault; pleased, self-satisfied and unconcerned(adj); eager to please, complaisant

Trifle (n.) Trivial (adj.)

Something of little importance or value

Laud

To give praise to; glorify (v)

Vacate

To cease to occupy or hold; give up.

Protean

Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings; exhibiting considerable variety or diversity (adj)

Endorse

to give approval of or support to, especially by public statement; sanction; to sign sth to indicate approval of its contents or terms

Clairvoyance

The supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses; Acute intuitive insight or perceptiveness

Symbiosis

A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence

Harry

To disturb or distress by or as if by repeated attacks; harass (v); to raid, as in war; sack or pillage.

Dignitary

A person of high rank or position

Figment

Something invented, made up, or fabricated

Malevolent

Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious; harmful influence

Inclination

A tendency toward a certain condition or character; A characteristic disposition to do, prefer, or favor one thing rather than another; a propensity

Punctilious

Strictly attentive to minute details of form in action or conduct (adj); precise, scrupulous

Scrupulous

1. having scruples; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled. 2. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact

Succumb

To fail to resist

Consternation

A state of paralyzing dismay

Entice

to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle

Entitle

to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something; furnish with grounds for laying claim

Paranoia

1. a mental disorder characterized by systematized delusions and the projection of personal conflicts, which are ascribed to the supposed hostility of others, sometimes progressing to disturbances of consciousness and aggressive acts believed to be performed in self-defense or as a mission. 2.baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others.

Predilection

A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference

Perspicacity

Acuteness of perception, discernment, or understanding.

Prejudicial

Detrimental; injurious; Causing or tending to preconceived judgment or convictions

Serene

Unaffected by disturbance; calm and unruffled; Used as a title and form of address for certain members of royalty

Demented

crazy; insane; mad.

Susceptible

Easily influenced or affected; permitting an action to be performed; capable of undergoing

Redoubtable

Arousing fear or awe; formidable; worthy of respect or honor

Cajole

To persuade by flattery, gentle pleading, or insincere language (v)

Impetuous

Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive and passionate

Blandishment

Flattery intended to coax or cajole

Extol

To praise highly; exalt.

Amenable

Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; willing; susceptible or open, as to testing or criticism

Disparage

To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittle; to reduce in esteem

Lure

To attract by wiles or temptation; entice (v); An attraction or appeal (n)

Unctuous

Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness; containing or composed of oil or fat

Lucid

1. readily understood; clear 2.shining or glowing 3.of or relating to a period of normality between periods of insane or irresponsible behaviour

Perplex

To confuse or trouble with uncertainty or doubt; to make confusedly intricate; complicate

Disconsolate

Seeming beyond consolation; extremely dejected; cheerless; gloomy

Console

to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort:

Onus

A difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity; a burden or obligation

Ebullient

Zestfully enthusiastic; boiling or seeming to boil

Hassle

1. a disorderly dispute. 2.a problem brought about by pressures of time, money, inconvenience,

Inscrutable

Difficult to fathom or understand; impenetrable.

1. Expedient

Based on or marked by a concern for self-interest rather than principle; appropriate to purpose (adj); something contrived or used to meet an urgent need(n)

Subsidiary

Serving to assist or supplement; auxiliary (adj)

Immutable

Not subject or susceptible to change

tangential

Only superficially relevant; divergent

Expository

Intended to explain pr describe sth.

Imply

Strongly suggest the truth or existence of sth, that is not expressively stated

Infer

Deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

Frivolous

Unworthy of serious attention; trivial; inappropriately silly

Incur

Become subject to (sth unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behavior or actions

Lyricism

The character or quality of subjectivity and sensuality of expression, especially in the arts

Trite

Lacking power to evoke interest through overuse or repetition; hackneyed (adj)

Corroborate

To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain

Lax

Lacking in rigor, strictness, or firmness

Self-effacing

Not claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest

Audacious

Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

Impudent

of, pertaining to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery; bravely immodest

Impertinent

intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil; irrelevant

Precedent

An earlier event or action regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances (n)

Preempt (v.)

To take action in order to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Disseminate

To become diffused; spread.

Disparate

Fundamentally distinct or different in kind; entirely dissimilar

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about sth or sb.

Auspicious

Conductive to success; favourable.

Vanguard

Group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas

Foster

To encourage or promote the development of sth (esp. regarded as good)

Imprudent

Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash

rrevocable

Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

Meritocracy

Government of the holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability.

Escapade

An act or incident involving excitement, daring or adventure

Premonition

A strong feeling that sth is about to happen

Ominous

Giving the impression that sth bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious

Dissent

Hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed

Tenable

Able to be maintained or defended against attack pr objection

Demolish

Pull or knock down; comprehensively refute

Envision

Imagine as a future possibility; visualize

Preclude

Prevent from happening; make impossible

Paramount

More important than anything else; supreme

Yearn

Have an intense feeling of loss or lack and longing for sth.

Parch

Make or become dry through intense heat

Embroil

Involve sb deeply in an argument, conflict or difficult situation

Quench

Satisfy a desire; extinguish a fire

Dire

Extremely serious or urgent (situation or event) causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible

Affinity

A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for sb or sth

Avert

Turn away; prevent or ward off

Salutary

Producing good effects; beneficial

Placate

To make sb less hostile or angry

Conciliatory

Intended or likely to placate or pacify

Exacerbate

Make sth worse

Pacify

Quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of

Vanquish

Defeat thoroughly

Perverse

Directed away from what is right or good; obstinately persisting in an error or fault; wrongly self-willed or stubborn

Zenith

The highest point reached by a celestial or other object

Paradigm

Typical example or pattern of sth; a model

Obstinate

firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion; not easily controlled or overcome

Ludicrous

So foolish, unreasonable or out of place as to be amusing

Fiasco

A thing that is a complete failure

Inception

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity

Periphery

The outer limits or edge of an area or object

Denote

Indicate; be a sign of

Obliterate

Destroy utterly; wipe out

Benevolent

Well meaning and kindly; serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose

Epitome

A representative or perfect example of a class or type

Depravity

Moral corruption

Expatriate

A person who lives outside their native country

Kudos

Praise and honor received for an achievement

Wayward

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior

Exemplary

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

Indictment

A charge or accusation of a serious crime

Trample

Tread on and crush

Espionage

The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

Contemplation

Deep reflective thought

Consummate

Complete sth; to make perfect

Ballot

A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret

Void

A completely empty space (n), ineffectual (adj)

Arduous

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Strenuous

characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life

zealous

ardently active, devoted, or diligent

fervor

great warmth and earnestness of feeling; intense heat

ardor

intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm; zeal

Endeavour

to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive; to attempt to achieve or gain

Dignified

Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect

Futile

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Maneuver

a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships; an adroit move, skillful proceeding

Surly

Bad-tempered and unfriendly.

Cynical

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity of integrity

Intrusive

Making an unwelcomed manifestation with disruptive or adverse effect

Manifest

(adj.) readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain (v.) to make clear or evident to the eye or the understanding; to prove

Adverse

Preventing success or development; harmful.

folly

the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense a foolish action, practice, idea

intricate

complicated/detailed

candid

straight-foward; rank; outspoken; open and sincere

convulated

extremely complex or hard to follow

capricious

subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

bombastic

(of speec, writing)high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious; high-speaking without much meaning

whim

sudden desire or change of mind

loquacious

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

decorous

polite and restrained; characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character

visceral

characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect

streamlined

with little resistance

infighting

hidden conflict or competitiveness within an organization

mitigate

to lessen in force or intensity, to make less severe

jingoism

extreme patriotism

ossify

to convert into or cause to harden like bone; to become rigid or inflexible in habits, attitudes, opinions

stratagem

1. a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy. 2.any artifice, ruse, or trick devised or used to attain a goal or to gain an advantage over an adversary or competitor

venerable

commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; impressive or interesting because of age, antique appearance

prudence

ability to govern and discipline oneself

aloofness

the quality or state of being distant, cold, or uninterested; an appearance of being above the fray; indifference

pundit

1. a learned person, expert, or authority. 2.a person who makes comments or judgments, especially in an authoritative manner; critic or commentator.

derail

to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of

dictum

an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.

respite

1. a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief 2.temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.

antagonize

1. to make hostile or unfriendly 2.to act in opposition to; oppose.

equivocate

to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

denounce

to condemn or censure openly or publicly; to make a formal accusation against, as to the police or in a court; to formally deny or terminate

censure

strong or vehement expression of disapproval

reprimand

a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority

rousing

exciting, exceptional, rigorous

pedestrian

(n.) someone travelling on foot (adj.) lacking in vitality, imagination, distinction, etc.; commonplace; prosaic or dull

derivative

not original, secondary

inept

without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit; inappropriate

viable

capable of living; practicable; workable

haughty

disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious

jubilant

showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant

supercilious

haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.

pugnacious

inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.

billigerence

1. a warlike or aggressively hostile nature, condition, or attitude. 2.an act of carrying on war; warfare.

indigence

eriously impoverished condition; poverty.

impoverished

1. reduced to poverty. 2.having few trees, flowers, birds, wild animals 3.deprived of strength, vitality, creativeness, etc

perfidy

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

aspersion

a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander; the act of sprinkling, as in baptism.

apparition

1. a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost; a specter or phantom; wraith 2.anything that appears, especially something remarkable or startling:

peculiar

uncommon; unusual

eccentric

deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd

concede

to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit; to grant as a right or privilege; yield

dilemma

a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives; any difficult or perplexing situation or problem.

retrospect

contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events

evasion

an act or instance of escaping, avoiding, or shirking something; the avoiding of an argument, accusation, question, or the like, as by a subterfuge

subterfuge

an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something,

obtrude

to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation

sparse

thinly scattered or distributed

setback

reverse or defeat on progress

truce

a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice; temporary escape from pain

credence

belief as to the truth of something

refutable

to prove (sth. or sb.) to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge

disrepute

bad repute, low regard, disfavour

dubious

doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt; of uncertain outcome

inconclusive

not resolving fully all doubts or questions; no final result or outcome

currency

1. something that is used as a medium of exchange; money. 2.general acceptance; prevalence; vogue. 3.a time or period during which something is widely accepted and circulated. 4.the fact or quality of being widely accepted and circulated from person to person.

palpable

readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident; tangible

diaphanous

very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.

variegate

1. to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors. 2.to give variety to; diversify.

anomalous

incongruous or inconsistent; not fitting into common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual

disdain

1. to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. 2. to think unworthy of notice, response

egalitarian

asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.

egalitarian

asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.

dowager

an elderly woman of stately dignity, especially one of elevated social position; a woman holding who holds some title or property from her deceased husband, especially the widow of a king, duke

dilettante

a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler.

iconoclast

1. a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc., as being based on error or superstition. 2.a breaker or destroyer of images, especially those set up for religious veneration.

purveyor

a person who purveys, provides, or supplies

reconcile

1. to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired 2.to win over to friendliness; cause to become amicable 3.to compose or settle 4.to bring into agreement or harmony;

reckless

utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless

spellbind

to hold or bind by or as if by a spell; enchant; entrance; fascinate.

befall

to happen to, especially by chance or fate.

boomerang

1. a bent or curved piece of tough wood used by the Australian Aborigines as a throwing club, one form of which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower. 2.something, as a scheme or argument, that does injury to the originator.

backfire

to bring a result opposite to that which was planned or expected

prevail

1.to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally 2.to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element; predominate 3.to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually followed by over ) 4. to use persuasion or inducement successfully

up·hol·ster·y

the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.

reciprocate

to give in return; interchange; to alternate forward and backward

esoteric

understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite; private, secret, confidential

recondite

1. requiring special knowledge to be understood; abstruse 2. dealing with abstruse or profound subjects

abstruse

hard to understand

tenable

able to be maintained/defended

digress

to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal line of argument, plot, study

mischievous

1. maliciously or playfully annoying. 2.causing annoyance, harm, or trouble.

miscellaneous

1. consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character 2. having various aspects, qualities, or subjects

substantiate

to establish by proof or competent evidence

impugn

to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon

mollify

1. to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease. 2.to mitigate or reduce; soften

jettison

to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; discard.

flotsam

1. the part of the wreckage of a ship and its cargo found floating on the water. 2. useless or unimportant items; odds and ends.

reconnoiter

to inspect, observe, or survey

decimate

1. to destroy a great number or proportion of 2. to select by lot and kill every tenth person of

raiment

clothing; apparel; attire.

sustenance

means of sustaining life; nourishment; state of being sustained

disposition

inherent qualities of mind and character

irascible

easily made angry

cantankerous

bad-tempered; argumentative

churlish

boorish; rude; difficult to work or deal with; peasantlike

outlook

1. mental attitude or view; point of view 2. prospect of the future

laconic

using few words; expressing much in few words; concise

mercurial

1. changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic 2. animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.

erratic

having no certain or definite course; wandering; not fixed; deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion

quaint

1. strange, peculiar, or unusual in an interesting, pleasing, or amusing way 2. having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm 3. skillfully or cleverly made

ingenuous

free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere; artless, naive, innocent

phlegmatic

1. not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish 2. self-possessed, calm, or composed

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