SAT vocab part 5 of 104
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SAT vocab part 5
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 inevitable | adj. incapable of being avoided or prevented |
| operate | verb. handle and cause to function |
| restore | verb. bring back into original existence, use, function, or position |
| transition | verb. make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another) |
| subtle | adj. difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze |
| consecutive | adj. one after the other |
| script | noun. a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance |
| predict | verb. make a prediction about; tell in advance |
| investor | noun. someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns |
| procedure | noun. a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work |
| profession | noun. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) |
| regime | noun. the government or governing authority of a political unit |
| advocate | verb. speak, plead, or argue in favor of |
| triple | verb. increase threefold |
| generate | verb. bring into existence |
| resistance | noun. the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with |
| ambitious | adj. having a strong desire for success or achievement |
| partisan | noun. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity |
| monopoly | noun. (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller |
| convenience | noun. the quality of being useful and convenient |
| tactics | noun. the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy |
| defensive | adj. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing |
| outrage | noun. a feeling of righteous anger |
| reluctant | adj. not eager |
| physics | noun. the science of matter and energy and their interactions |
| premise | verb. set forth beforehand, often as an explanation |
| tendency | noun. a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect |
| desperate | adj. showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire |
| exposure | noun. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain |
| myth | noun. a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people |
| orthodox | adj. adhering to what is commonly accepted |
| rhetoric | noun. using language effectively to please or persuade |
| denominator | noun. the divisor of a fraction |
| involve | verb. engage as a participant |
| marine | adj. native to or inhabiting the sea |
| depth | noun. the attribute or quality of being deep, strong, or intense |
| wherever | adv. where in the world |
| diplomatic | adj. using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people |
| absurd | adj. inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense |
| relevant | adj. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue |
| distinction | noun. a distinguishing difference |
| apology | noun. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone |
| refer | verb. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision |
| irony | noun. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs |
| progressive | adj. favoring or promoting progress |
| notorious | adj. known widely and usually unfavorably |
| extension | noun. an addition to the length of something |
| embrace | noun. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) |
| employer | noun. a person or firm that employs workers |
| insight | noun. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation |
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