SAT Flashcards
prevalent
Widespread in a particular area or a particular time.
illusory
Based on illusion; not real.
engender
Cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).
repudiate
Refuse to accept, considered untrue, reject.
assuage
Make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to satisfy.
precedent
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
preclude
Prevent from happening: make impossible.
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
detractor
A person who disparages someone or something.
induce
Succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something.
counterbalance
A weight that balances another weight.
abstruse
Difficult to understand; obscure.
What does ‘vindicate’ mean?
Clear someone of blame or suspicion; show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
What is a ‘buttress’?
A source of defence or support.
absolve
Declare someone free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
What does ‘paucity’ mean?
The presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts.
What does ‘innocuous’ mean?
Not harmful or offensive.
What does ‘conjecture’ mean?
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
What does ‘capricious’ mean?
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
What does ‘alacrity’ mean?
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
What does ‘evince’ mean?
Reveal the presence of a quality or feeling: indicate.
