SSAT Group 4 & 5 Flashcards
Achieve
successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.
Acumen
the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
Adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
Analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
Authoritative
able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.
Cogent
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
Competent
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Conniving
given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.
Contemplation
the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.
Counsel
advice, especially that given formally.
Cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
Debate
a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
Eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Esoteric
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Excel
be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.
Exemplify
be a typical example of.
Expert
a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
Ingenuity
the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Innovate
make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products
Insight
the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Keen
(of a sense) highly developed.
Knowledgeable
intelligent and well informed.
Mentor
an experienced and trusted adviser.
Omniscient
knowing everything.
Pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Ruminate
think deeply about something.
Sage
an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
Wily
skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.
Ambivalent
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
Asynchronous
(of two or more objects or events) not existing or happening at the same time.
Bewilder
cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
Chaotic
in a state of complete confusion and disorder.
Clamor
a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
Complicated
consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.
Confound
cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.
Contradiction
a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.
Controversial
giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
Distort
pull or twist out of shape.
Diversity
the state of being diverse; variety.
Enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
Fiasco
a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way.
Fluctuate
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Haphazard
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
Hubbub
a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people.
Intricate
very complicated or detailed.
Labyrinth
a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze.
Meander
(of a river or road) follow a winding course.
Muddled
in a state of bewildered or bewildering confusion or disorder.
Perplexed
completely baffled; very puzzled.
Puzzled
unable to understand; perplexed.
Rubble
waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings.
Tumult
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Turbulent
characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.
Unruly
disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.
Uproot
pull (something, especially a tree or plant) out of the ground.
