LSAT Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 indigenous | native, originating in a place |
| subjective | relating to the mind as the subject of experience |
| paradox | seeming contradiction or an actual contradiction |
| anomalous | irregular, unusual |
| viscous | having a thick consistency, gelatinous |
| ephemeral | fleeting, or short life or duration |
| corroborate | to confirm or make certain |
| implicit | implied, tacitly understood |
| lucid | clear, understandable |
| prodigal | foolishly generous, not thrifty |
| feign | to pretend |
| specious | having the deceptive look of truth |
| arbitrary | random, capricious, impartial |
| intrepid | bold, fearless |
| antagonism | hostility, enmity |
| antipathy | strong feeling against, dislike for |
| dogma | firmly held disbelief |
| pertinent | clearly relevant |
| variance | difference, disagreement |
| incompatible | not well matched, unsuited |
| isolate | to separate and make alone or single |
| sever | to cut off completely |
| synthesis | the combination of diverse elements into one |
| engender | to create, foster |
| discrete | distinct, separate |
| disperse | to spread out |
| eccentric | unusual, strange |
| redundant | repetitive, and thus unnecessary |
| precursor | a necessary predecessor |
| defer | to postpone or to submit to another |
| catalyst | a thing that sets another in motion or causes change |
| disarm | to deprive of weapons or to win over, ingratiate |
| prone | inclined, or the position of lying face down |
| profound | deep, thoughtful |
| torque | rotational force, twist |
| digress | to move away from |
| diverge | to go apart in different directions |
| tangential | peripheral, no on the subject at hand |
| porous | having pores, having minute holes |
| plummet | to fall suddenly |
| circumlocution | excessive speaking, wordiness |
| perturb | to disquiet, upset |
| opaque | not transparent, not letting light through |
| impenetrable | unable to penetrate, pierced |
| desiccate | to dry out, dehydrate |
| phenomenon | an occurrence |
| tacit | unspoken yet understood |
| whimsy | caprice, a playful thing |
| abstract | theoretical or to summarize or a summary |
| inherent | in the essential nature of a thing |
| dubious | doubtful, questionable |
| platitude | a trite saying, bromide |
| fallacy | a logical flaw, mistake |
| demur | to hesitate, protest |
| assert | to state without need of proof |
| refute | to disprove, to argue against |
| inquisitive | curious, seeking knowledge |
| mundane | everything, pedestrain |
| coherent | intelligible, consistent |
| equivocal | wavering, vacillating |
| harangue | long, complaining speech |
| jargon | specialized vocabulary |
| succinct | concise, stating in few words |
| diffuse | to spread thinly, or scattered |
| articulate | well- spoken, intelligible, speak clearly and distinctly |
| garrulous | extremely talkative |
| orate | to make a speech, esp. pompously |
| laconic | few words, reticent |
| obscure | to hide or hidden, vague, not easily understood |
| chicanery | flim-flam, trickery |
| furtive | secret, sneaky |
| volatile | unstable, likely to explode or vaporize |
| extemporize | to speak spontaneously |
| zealot | one who has great enthusiasm esp for a cause |
| espouse | to take to oneself, to adopt a belief |
| provocative | tending to simulate |
| superfluous | excess, extra |
| expend | to use up |
| malevolent | evil, having evil intent |
| paragon | an ideal, perfect model |
| nullify | negate, make invalid |
| consummate | complete, accomplish, perfect, to a high degree |
| arduous | difficult, strenuous |
| felicity | happiness, pleasantness |
| prodigy | very talented child |
| guile | cunning, trickery |
| ingenious | extremely clever, original |
| imperative | necessary, immediately important |
| constrain | restrict, confine |
| suppress | keep secret, contain, inhibit |
| capitulate | give in, surrender |
| obsequious | sycophantic-flatter, fawning |
| placate | please, pacify |
| affluent | wealthy |
| zeal | fanatical enthusiasm |
| inhibit | restrain, forbid |
| plasticity | malleability, stretchiness |
| cynic | one who has an attitude of contempt, distrust |
| bolster | support |
| resolute | determined, faithful |
| connoisseur | one who appreciates fine things |
| decorous | in good taste, very proper |
| euphemism | mild word or phrase substituted for an offensive one |
| pedantic | overly scholarly |
| bombast | pompous speech |
| arrogant | overbearing, proud |
| misanthrope | one who hates humanity |
| jeer | taunt, deride |
| disingenuous | seemingly honest while not being so |
| propriety | appropriateness, social acceptability |
| heretic | one who holds unorthodox or unapproved beliefs |
| authentic | genuine, trustworthy |
| eradicate | to eliminate completely |
| gist | general meeting, essence |
| objective | empirically provable, existing independently |
| affiliation | connecting, association |
| apposite | relevant, to the point |
| antithesis | direct opposite |
| heterogeneous | mixed, made up of unlike elements |
| stereotype | generalized judgment of a group |
| paradigm | model, theoretical framework |
| precedent | earlier example setting a rule |
| conform | adapt or compliant with |
| correspond | to match, to conform, to parallel |
| dissent | to disagree |
| nuance | slight distinction |
| negligible | insignificant, not to be considered |
| trivial | minor, not important |
| subordinate | depending on, subservient |
| depletion | lessening |
| alloy | mixture esp of metal |
| eclectic | having varying elements |
| convoluted | intricate, coiled, twisted |
| inextricable | not able to be untangled |
| labyrinth | maze |
| multifarious | diverse, of great variety |
| consolidate | to join together, merge |
| component | essential element |
| shard | fragment esp glass or pottery |
| comprehensive | all inclusive |
| pervasive | throughout, in every part |
| plethora | multiplicity, excessive amount |
| fracas | riot, flight |
| gratuitous | uncalled for, not warranted |
| pandemonium | noisy chaos, bedlam |
| sporadic | occasional, infrequent |
| prologue | introductory passage |
| incipient | beginning, budding |
| definitive | authoritative |
| nexus | connection, center |
| sequential | in order, arranged serially |
| conflate | to blend together, esp a text |
| quorum | number of members of a governing body necessary in order to proceed |
| troupe | group of performers |
| intrinsic | essential nature of a thing |
| orthodox | adhering to a strict set of beliefs |
| maverick | intrepid person, innovator |
| aberrant | deviating from the norm |
| enumerate | to count |
| fusion | merging of diverse parts into a whole |
| dichotomy | separation into two parts |
| anachronism | a thing or person out of place in time |
| fledging | young, inexperienced |
| exigent | needing swift action |
| inopportune | not timely, inappropriate |
| alacrity | promptness, eagerness |
| adjourn | to suspend, as a meeting |
| prevalent | common, frequent |
| stasis | stagnation, equilibrium |
| labile | unstable, open to change |
| equilibrium | state of balance |
| riveting | commanding full attention, fascinating |
| cessation | stoppage, ceasing |
| relinquish | to let go of, give up |
| renegade | an outlaw, one who is unconventional |
| supersede | to supplant |
| reciprocate | to give and take, to return, to pay back |
| crusade | a zealous campaign for a cause |
| seminal | original or relating to seed or semen |
| endow | to grant, as a gift |
| nugatory | negligible, having no effect |
| unassailable | not questionable, not doubtable |
| flaccid | limp, drooping |
| dynamic | in motion |
| viable | capable of living, capable of working |
| proliferate | multiply, procreate |
| fallow | barren, not cultivated or sown |
| fabricate | to create |
| incubation | period of gestation |
| susceptible | prone to, open to |
| propensity | inclination |
| collaborate | to work together, cooperate |
| connive | to conspire, to be in secret sympathy with |
| synchronous | at the same time |
| recalcitrant | stubborn, defiant |
| bucolic | pastoral, relating to country life |
| ubiquitous | everywhere, in all places |
| acculturate | to adapt to a culture |
| colossus | giant statue, very large thing |
| dimension | property of space, as in height, width, depth |
| burgeon | to bloom, flourish |
| contigeous | adjacent with, borders touching |
| rift | a gap or fissure |
| recapitulate | to repeat, sum up |
| tenuous | not solid, weak |
| nadir | low point, point opposite the zenith |
| rudimentary | basic |
| recumbent | lying down, resting |
| buttress | supporting piece of a structure, strengthen, support |
| transpose | change from one place to mode to another |
| facade | false front |
| peripheral | outside, surrounding, auxiliary |
| nucleate | to cluster, to form a nucleus |
| strata | layer |
| lateral | sideways, on the side |
| amorphous | without shape, unclassifiable |
| ellipse | oval |
| tortuous | twisting, winding, tricky |
| obtuse | difficult to understand, unable to understand, stupid |
| striate | to stripe |
| constrict | to compress, constract |
| occlude | to obstruct, block up |
| dormant | asleep, inactive |
| halcyon | happy, prosperous, peaceful |
| placid | quiet, calm |
| stagnant | stale, foul, motionless |
| accelerate | speed up |
| precipitate | sudden or steep, rain, snow, to bring about suddenly |
| saunter | to walk in an easygoing swagger |
| amble | walk leisurely |
| reconnaissance | survey, esp military action |
| pulverize | smash into dust |
| avert | turn away, avoid |
| errant | wandering, traveling |
| converge | come together, merge |
| egress | exit |
| lactate | to produce milk |
| secrete | give off or to hide |
| welter | chaotic mess |
| cyclical | periodic and repeating |
| tepid | lukewarm, room temperature |
| pigment | coloring element in paint |
| spectrum | range of all colors, complete range |
| florid | flowery or reddish |
| iridescent | having shiny rainbow colors, shimmery |
| mosaic | picture made of many small parts such as tiles |
| pied | multi- colored and blotchy |
| stipple | speckle or fleck esp with paint, effect of many small dots |
| transcendental | abstract, supernatural |
| impalpable | not physical, not able to be touched |
| monolith | a single, huge structure, or a large organization acting as one force |
| hydrate | add water |
| emollient | lotion that moisturizes |
| ferrous | with iron |
| turbid | muddy, obscurd |
| arid | dry |
| aerate | to supply or combine with oxygen or air |
| resuscitate | to revive, renew |
| carrion | animal remains |
| demise | death, cessation |
| vapid | uninteresting, without liveliness |
| cloying | sweet, sentimental |
| pungent | strong tasting or smelling |
| redolent | aromatic, having an odor |
| ostensible | apparent, under pretext |
| discord | argument, strife |
| fatuous | foolish, silly |
| inane | silly, empty-headed |
| ludicrous | ridiculous, absurd |
| dilettante | amateur, dabbler |
| cogitate | to think hard, ponder |
| forage | look for food |
| peruse | study thoroughly |
| perspicacious | keen, mentally sharp |
| doctrine | creed, belief |
| naivete | unsophisticatedness, artlessness |
| belie | contradict, give false cover to |
| implausible | not believable |
| pontifical | like a pontiff, pope, extremely authoritative |
| falter | stumble, hesitate |
| relic | remnant, souvenir, venerated object |
| juggernaut | large vehicle that crushes anything in its path |
| proscribe | condemn, forbid |
| censure | disapprove, condemn, disapproval, condemnation |
| impunity | without fear of punishment |
| indictment | formal charge against a person |
| gourmand | one who likes to eat alot |
| ascetic | austere, disciplined |
| hedonist | one who lives for pleasure |
| profligate | extravagent, prodigal |
| obdurate | stubborn, unfeeling |
| altruism | unselfish behavior |
| quisling | traitor |
| veracity | truthfulness |
| probity | honesty |
| candor | straightforwardness, sincerity |
| artlessness | crudeness, naturalness |
| vituperate | scold with excessively harsh language |
| tirade | long, harsh, highly critical speech |
| reprobate | depraved, condemned |
| culpable | deserving of blame |
| castigate | scold severely |
| countenance | face, expression or allow to happen |
| approbation | praise, approval |
| adulation | admiration |
| travesty | mockery, parody |
| derision | scorning, ridicule |
| vindictive | vengeful, spiteful |
| truculent | ferocious, extremely harsh |
| affable | friendly, pleasant |
| urbane | sophisticated, wordly |
| lionize | make much of |
| aggrandize | praise greatly, make seem greater |
| effrontery | boldness |
| grandiloquent | having high sounding speech |
| spurious | false, fradulent |
| timorous | timid, fearful |
| redoubtable | formidable, illustrious |
| aesthetic | artistic, relating to beauty |
| unprepossessing | homely, plain |
| tentative | hesitantm, uncertain |
| discreet | having good judgment, prudent |
| daunt | subdue or tame |
| solicitude | over-attentive care, anxiety |
| disquiet | disturb or upset |
| commodious | having ample space |
| exacerbate | aggravate, make worse |
| contrite | sorry, repentant |
| levity | lightness, good humor |
| querulous | complaining, whining |
| pique | offense, resentment, provoke or excite |
| intuitive | known through immediate insight not gained through rational thought |
| sybil | witch |
| meticulous | extremely careful, fastidious |
| prescience | ability to foretell events |
| intelligible | understandable, comprehensible |
| limpid | clear, serene, transparent` |
| inadvertence | oversight, unwillingness |
| concede | to yield, grant |
| retract | take back, recant |
| ideology | set of beliefs |
| temperament | disposition, sensibility |
| peer | equal |
| chauvinist | extreme patriot, one who believes one group is superior to another |
| contend | fight with, oppose |
| scruple | have moral qualms about, moral principle |
| concur | agree |
| prattle | babble, as a child |
| oblivious | unknowing, unheeding |
| arcane | secret, esoteric |
| conundrum | riddle, puzzle |
| allusive | referring to or hinting t something esp in literature |
| elucidate | make clear, explain |
| flagrant | bold, open, apparent |
| salient | noticeable, prominent |
| erudition | knowledge, esp gained from books |
| proctor | one who supervises students at an exam |
| charade | pretense |
| hallmark | distinguishing mark |
| vestige | remnant, trace |
| tapestry | decorative wall hanging |
| vernacular | common speech, ordinary language |
| concise | exact |
| terse | short, curt |
| circuitous | round-about, indirect |
| superfluity | excess |
| verbiage | excessive wordiness |
| gregarious | outgoing, friendly |
| loquacioius | extremely talkative and articulate |
| prate | chatter, talk meaninglessly |
| voluble | fluent, talkative |
| discourse | conversation, long paper or speech on a subject |
| runic | like runes, mysterious, secret |
| reticent | not talkative |
| cryptic | encoded, secret, indecipherable |
| esoteric | hidden, available only to the initiate |
| eclipse | overshadowing, esp sun or moon |
| latent | potential, hidden quality |
| apocryphal | spurious, not genuine |
| dissemble | lie |
| prevaricate | lie |
| simulate | imitate, make seem real |
| hyperbole | excessive exaggeration |
| tout | solicit or promote |
| seine | fishnet |
| amenable | agreeable, obediant |
| diffident | shy, reserved |
| adamant | hard, unyielding, very hard stone |
| implacable | not able to be changed |
| intransigent | stubborn, uncompromising |
| obstinate | stubborn, unmoving |
| ambivalent | uncertain, having conflicting feelings |
| fluctuate | vary widely |
| caprice | impulsive action, whim |
| fickle | changeable, not constant |
| impromptu | spontaneous, spur of the moment |
| abscond | run away secretly |
| elusive | difficult to find or pin down |
| parry | fend off, dodge |
| shirk | neglect or ignore |
| aspiration | hope, ambition, breathing in |
| avarice | greed |
| proclivity | tendency |
| predestine | determined ahead of time |
| instigate | urge, incite |
| inveigle | acquire through sneakiness |
| piquant | spicy, as in hot sauce, stimulating, provocative |
| tantalize | tease, give taste of |
| profuse | plentiful |
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