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SAT 6000 - Set 10

(400 words)
WordPOSDefinition
multiplicity
noun
The quality or state of being multiple or various
multitudinous
adj.
Very numerous or existing in great numbers
mundane
adj.
Lacking excitement or interest; dull
municipal
adj.
Relating to a city or town or its governing body
municipality
noun
A city or town with its own local government
munificence
noun
Generosity in giving
munificent
adj.
Very generous
muster
verb
To gather or bring together
mutation
noun
A change in the DNA sequence
mutilate
verb
To severely damage or disfigure
mutiny
noun
Rebellion against authority, especially by sailors or soldiers
myriad
noun
A very large number of things
mystic
adj.
Having a spiritual or mysterious quality
mystification
noun
The state of being confused or puzzled
myth
noun
A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
mythical
adj.
Relating to myths or legends
mythology
noun
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition
nadir
noun
The lowest point in a situation or condition.
naive
adj.
Lacking experience or understanding
naivete
noun
Lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
nameless
adj.
Having no name or identity
naphtha
noun
A flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used mainly as a solvent or fuel.
narcissist
noun
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves
narrate
verb
To tell a story, often in some detail
narration
noun
The act of telling a story or describing events
narrative
noun
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story
narrator
noun
A person who tells a story or gives an account of events
narrow-minded
adj.
Unwilling to accept different opinions or beliefs
nasal
adj.
Related to the nose
nascent
adj.
Just beginning to exist or develop
natal
adj.
Relating to birth or the place of birth
nationalism
noun
Devotion to one's nation and its interests
nationality
noun
Legal membership or affiliation with a specific nation
native
adj.
Belonging to a person by birth or origin
natty
adj.
Smart and fashionable in appearance or dress
naturally
adv.
In a way that is expected or normal
naught
noun
The digit zero; nothing
nausea
noun
A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
nauseate
verb
To cause a feeling of sickness in the stomach
nauseous
adj.
Feeling sick to the stomach
nautical
adj.
Related to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
naval
adj.
Related to a country's navy or warships
navel
noun
The small, central scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached.
navigable
adj.
Suitable for ships or boats to travel through
navigate
verb
To plan and direct the course of a vehicle or vessel
nebula
noun
A cloud of gas and dust in space, often visible in the night sky.
nebulous
adj.
Unclear or vague
necessary
adj.
Needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
necessitate
verb
To make something necessary
necessity
noun
Something that is needed or required
necrology
noun
A list of people who have died, especially in a specific time or place.
necromancer
noun
A person who practices magic involving communication with the dead
necromancy
noun
The practice of communicating with the dead, especially to predict the future
necropolis
noun
A large, ancient cemetery
necrosis
noun
Death of body tissue
nectar
noun
The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds
nectarine
noun
A smooth-skinned fruit similar to a peach
needlework
noun
The art or process of sewing, embroidering, or making textiles by hand
needy
adj.
Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter
nefarious
adj.
Wicked or criminal
negate
verb
To make ineffective or nullify
negation
noun
The contradiction or denial of something
negative
adj.
Consisting in or characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features.
neglect
verb
To fail to care for properly
neglected
adj.
Not given proper attention or care
neglectful
adj.
Failing to give proper care or attention
negligee
noun
A light dressing gown for women, typically made of a soft fabric and often worn as nightwear.
negligence
noun
Failure to take proper care in doing something
negligent
adj.
Failing to take proper care in doing something
negligible
adj.
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering
negotiable
adj.
Open to discussion or modification
negotiate
verb
To discuss something in an attempt to reach agreement
negotiation
noun
A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
nemesis
noun
A long-standing rival or arch-enemy
neo-Darwinsim
neo-Latin
neocracy
noun
Government by new or inexperienced officials.
neologism
noun
A newly coined word or expression
neology
noun
The creation of new words or expressions
neopaganism
noun
A modern religious movement incorporating beliefs or rituals from ancient pagan traditions
neophyte
noun
A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief
nepotism
noun
Favoritism shown to relatives, especially in job appointments
nestle
verb
To settle or lie comfortably within or against something
nestling
noun
A young bird that is not yet able to leave the nest
nether
adj.
Located beneath or below; lower.
nettle
noun
A plant with stinging hairs
network
noun
A system of interconnected people or things
neural
adj.
Related to the nerves or the nervous system
neurology
noun
The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders
neurotic
adj.
Excessively anxious or obsessed
neuter
verb
To remove reproductive organs
neutral
adj.
Not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement
neutrality
noun
The state of not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement
neutralization
noun
The process of making something ineffective or harmless
neutralize
verb
To make something ineffective or harmless
nevertheless
adv.
In spite of that
newcomer
noun
A person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
nexus
noun
A connection or series of connections linking two or more things
nib
noun
The pointed part of a pen that touches the paper
nicety
noun
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
niche
noun
A specific area of expertise or interest
niggardly
adj.
Unwilling to give or spend; stingy
niggle
verb
To worry or annoy slightly
nihilism
noun
Belief that life is meaningless
nihilist
noun
A person who believes life is meaningless
nil
adj.
Having no value or existence
nimble
adj.
Quick and light in movement or action
nirvana
noun
A state of perfect happiness and peace
nit
noun
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect
noble
adj.
Having high moral qualities or ideals
nocturnal
adj.
Active during the night
noetic
adj.
Related to mental activity or the intellect
noiseless
adj.
Silent or making no sound
noisome
adj.
Having an extremely offensive smell
noisy
adj.
Making a lot of loud or unpleasant sounds
nomad
noun
A member of a group that moves from place to place without a permanent home
nomadic
adj.
Relating to people who move from place to place rather than settling permanently in one location
nomenclature
noun
A system of names used in a particular field
nomic
adj.
Related to or governed by a customary law or rule
nominal
adj.
In name only; not actual or real
nominate
verb
To propose someone for a position or award
nomination
noun
The act of officially suggesting someone for a position or award
nominee
noun
A person proposed for an award or position
non-combatant
noun
A person not engaged in fighting during a war, often a civilian or someone involved in support roles.
non-existent
adj.
Not present or not real
non-resident
noun
A person who does not live in a particular place
nonchalance
noun
A relaxed and calm state showing no worry or concern
nonchalant
adj.
Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed
noncommittal
adj.
Not expressing or revealing a clear opinion or decision
nonconformist
noun
A person who does not follow established customs or beliefs
nonconformity
noun
Refusal or failure to follow established customs, attitudes, or norms
nondescript
adj.
Lacking distinctive or interesting features
nonentity
noun
A person or thing of no importance or significance
nonetheless
adv.
In spite of that
nonpareil
adj.
Having no equal; unrivaled.
nonplus
verb
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they do not know how to react.
nonplussed
adj.
So surprised or confused that one is unsure how to react
nonsensical
adj.
Lacking sense or meaning; absurd
norm
noun
A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected
normalcy
noun
The state of being usual or typical
normative
adj.
Establishing a standard or norm
nostalgia
noun
A sentimental longing for the past
nostalgic
adj.
Feeling a longing for the past
nostrum
noun
A remedy, often ineffective or unproven, for a problem or illness
notable
adj.
Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
notice
verb
To observe or become aware of
noticeable
adj.
Easily seen or detected
notion
noun
An idea or belief
notoriety
noun
The state of being known for something negative or unfavorable
notorious
adj.
Famous or well-known, typically for a bad quality or deed
nourish
verb
To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
novel
noun
A long written work of fiction with a complex plot
novellette
noun
A short novel, typically longer than a short story but shorter than a full-length novel
novelty
noun
The quality of being new or unusual
novice
noun
A person who is new and inexperienced in a field or activity.
nowadays
adv.
At the present time or in the current age
nowhere
adv.
In no place or not anywhere
noxious
adj.
Harmful or poisonous
nuance
noun
A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, or response
nubile
adj.
Young and attractive
nuclear
adj.
Relating to the energy released in atomic reactions
nucleus
noun
The central and most important part of an object or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
nude
adj.
Without clothes
nugatory
adj.
Of no value or importance
nuisance
noun
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience
null
adj.
Lacking value or significance
nullify
verb
To make something lose its value or effect
numeration
noun
The act or process of counting or assigning numbers
numerical
adj.
Related to numbers or expressed in numbers
numismatist
noun
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
nunnery
noun
A convent for nuns
nuptial
adj.
Relating to marriage or weddings
nuptials
noun
A wedding ceremony
nursery
noun
A room or other place set aside for the use of babies and small children
nurture
verb
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
nutrient
noun
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
nutriment
noun
Substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
nutritive
adj.
Providing nourishment
oaken
adj.
Made of oak wood
oakum
noun
Loose fiber obtained by untwisting old rope, used for caulking seams in wooden ships or packing joints.
oasis
noun
A fertile spot in a desert where water is found
obdurate
adj.
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
obedient
adj.
Willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will.
obeisance
noun
A gesture of respect or submission
obelisk
noun
A tall, four-sided, narrow monument that tapers to a point at the top, typically made of stone.
obese
adj.
Extremely overweight
obesity
noun
Excessive body fat accumulation
obfuscate
verb
To make unclear or unintelligible
obituary
noun
A notice of a person's death, usually with a brief biography.
objective
noun
A goal or aim
objector
noun
A person who disagrees or opposes something
obligate
verb
To bind someone legally or morally
obligation
noun
A duty or commitment
obligatory
adj.
Required by a rule or law
oblique
adj.
Not straightforward or direct
obliterate
verb
To completely destroy or remove all traces of something
oblivion
noun
The state of being forgotten or unknown
oblivious
adj.
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
oblong
adj.
Having an elongated shape, longer in one direction than the other.
obloquy
noun
Strong public criticism or verbal abuse
obnoxious
adj.
Extremely unpleasant or annoying
obscure
adj.
Not clear or hard to understand
obsequies
noun
Funeral rites or ceremonies
obsequious
adj.
Excessively eager to please or obey
observance
noun
The act of following or adhering to a law, custom, or practice.
observant
adj.
Quick to notice things
observatory
noun
A building or place equipped for observing astronomical events
obsolescence
noun
The process of becoming outdated or no longer used
obsolescent
adj.
Becoming outdated or no longer used
obsolete
adj.
Out of date, no longer in use or no longer useful
obstetrician
noun
A doctor who specializes in childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
obstetrics
noun
The branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
obstinacy
noun
Stubbornness or unwillingness to change one's opinion or action
obstinate
adj.
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
obstreperous
adj.
Noisy and difficult to control
obstruct
verb
To block or get in the way of something
obstruction
noun
Something that blocks or hinders progress
obtain
verb
To gain or acquire something, usually through effort or skill
obtrude
verb
To impose oneself or one's ideas on others
obtrusive
adj.
Noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way
obtuse
adj.
Slow to understand or perceive
obvert
verb
To turn so as to present a different side or aspect
obviate
verb
To remove a need or difficulty
occasion
noun
A particular time or instance of an event.
occlude
verb
To block or stop up an opening or passage.
occult
adj.
Related to supernatural or magical powers
occupant
noun
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc.
occupy
verb
To take control of a place, especially by military force
occurrence
noun
An event or incident
octagon
noun
A shape with eight sides and eight angles.
octave
noun
A series of eight notes occupying the interval between (and including) two notes, one having twice or half the frequency of vibration of the other.
octavo
noun
A book or pamphlet made from sheets folded into eight leaves.
octogenarian
noun
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
ocular
adj.
Related to the eyes or vision
oculist
noun
A medical professional specializing in eye care
oddity
noun
A strange or unusual person or thing
ode
noun
A lyrical poem expressing admiration
odious
adj.
Extremely unpleasant or repulsive
odium
noun
Widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.
odoriferous
adj.
Having or giving off a smell
odorous
adj.
Having a strong smell
odyssey
noun
A long, adventurous journey
off
adj.
Not operating or functioning
offend
verb
To cause someone to feel upset or annoyed
offhand
adj.
Casual and dismissive
officiate
verb
To perform the duties of a position, especially in a ceremony or at a public event
officious
adj.
Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice
offset
verb
To counterbalance or compensate for something
offshoot
noun
A branch or development from a main stem or source
ogle
verb
To look at someone in a way that shows strong interest or desire
ogre
noun
A mythical giant usually depicted as a hideous monster that eats humans
ointment
noun
A smooth substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing
olfactory
adj.
Related to the sense of smell
oligarchy
noun
A form of government where power is held by a small group of people.
olive-branch
noun
A symbol of peace or reconciliation
omen
noun
A sign or event thought to predict the future
ominous
adj.
Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
omission
noun
Something that has been left out or excluded
omit
verb
To leave out or exclude
omnipotence
noun
Unlimited power or authority
omnipotent
adj.
Having unlimited power
omnipresent
adj.
Present everywhere at the same time
omniscience
noun
The state of knowing everything
omniscient
adj.
Having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding
omnivorous
adj.
Eating both plants and animals.
onerous
adj.
Involving a great deal of effort and difficulty
onomatopoeia
noun
A word that imitates the sound it represents
onrush
noun
A sudden and powerful surge or flow
onset
noun
The beginning or start of something
onslaught
noun
A fierce or destructive attack
onus
noun
A burden or responsibility
opalescence
noun
A play of colors like that of an opal
opalescent
adj.
Displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of an opal
opaque
adj.
Not allowing light to pass through
operate
verb
To control or manage a machine or system
operative
adj.
Functioning or having effect
operator
noun
A person who controls or manages machinery or equipment.
operetta
noun
A short, light, and often humorous opera
opiate
noun
A drug derived from opium used to relieve pain or induce sleep
opinion
noun
A belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
opponent
noun
Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.
opportune
adj.
Occurring at a favorable or appropriate time
opportunist
noun
A person who takes advantage of situations to gain personal benefit, often without regard for principles or consequences.
opportunity
noun
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
opposite
adj.
Completely different or contrary to something else
opposition
noun
Resistance or dissent expressed in action or argument
oppressive
adj.
Unjustly harsh or tyrannical
opprobrium
noun
Harsh criticism or public disgrace
optic
adj.
Relating to vision or sight
optician
noun
A professional who makes and sells glasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions.
optics
noun
The scientific study of light and vision.
optimism
noun
Hopefulness and confidence about the future
optimist
noun
A person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something
option
noun
A choice or the right to choose among a range of possibilities
optional
adj.
Available to be chosen but not required
optometry
noun
The profession of examining eyes and prescribing corrective lenses
opulence
noun
Great wealth or luxuriousness
opulent
adj.
Richly luxurious or lavish
opus
noun
A work of music or set of works with a specific number
oracle
noun
A person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide
oracular
adj.
Relating to an oracle or prophecy; giving wise or authoritative decisions or opinions
oral
adj.
Spoken rather than written
orate
verb
To speak in a formal or pompous manner
oration
noun
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
orator
noun
A person who delivers speeches
oratorio
noun
A large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, often with a religious theme, performed without costumes, scenery, or action.
oratory
noun
The art of public speaking
ordeal
noun
A very difficult or painful experience
ordinal
adj.
Relating to a position in a sequence
ordinance
noun
A law or regulation set by a government authority
ordinary
adj.
With no special or distinctive features; normal
ordination
noun
The ceremony of conferring holy orders on someone
ordnance
noun
Military supplies, especially weapons and ammunition
organic
adj.
Relating to or derived from living matter
orgies
noun
Wild parties with excessive indulgence in food, drink, or other pleasures
orientation
noun
Introduction to a new situation or environment
orifice
noun
An opening or hole, especially one in the body
origin
noun
The point or place where something begins or is created
original
adj.
Not derived from something else; first or earliest
originate
verb
To begin to exist or to be produced
ornate
adj.
Highly decorated with complex patterns
ornithologist
noun
A scientist who studies birds
orotund
adj.
Full, rich, and clear in sound
orthodox
adj.
Conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
orthodoxy
noun
Accepted beliefs or practices
orthogonal
adj.
At right angles
orthopedic
adj.
Related to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system
orthopedist
noun
A doctor specializing in the correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system.
oscillate
verb
To move back and forth in a regular rhythm
osculate
verb
To kiss
osseous
adj.
Composed of or resembling bone
ossify
verb
To turn into bone or bony tissue
ostensible
adj.
Appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
ostentation
noun
Excessive display intended to attract notice
ostentatious
adj.
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
ostracism
noun
Exclusion from a group or society
ostracize
verb
To exclude someone from a group or society
otiose
adj.
Serving no practical purpose
ought
verb
Used to indicate duty or correctness
oust
verb
To remove from a position or place
out-and-out
adj.
Complete or absolute
out-of-the-way
adj.
Located far from the main areas or routes.
outbreak
noun
A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as disease or conflict
outburst
noun
A sudden release of strong emotion
outcast
noun
A person who is rejected or shunned by society or a group.
outcome
noun
The result or effect of an action, situation, or event
outcry
noun
A strong public protest or reaction
outdo
verb
To perform better than someone else
outlandish
adj.
Strikingly unusual or bizarre
outlast
verb
To endure longer than something else
outlaw
noun
A person who has broken the law and is hiding to avoid punishment
outlive
verb
To live longer than someone or something else
outpost
noun
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard against surprise attack.
outrage
noun
A powerful feeling of shock and anger
outrageous
adj.
Shockingly excessive or improper
outreach
noun
Efforts to connect with or provide services to others, especially to those in need
outride
verb
To ride faster or better than someone else
outrigger
noun
A structure attached to a boat's side for stability
outright
adj.
Complete and total
outskirt
noun
The outer parts of a city or town
outskirts
noun
The outer areas of a city or town
outspoken
adj.
Expressing opinions openly and without hesitation
outstretch
verb
To extend or stretch out
outstrip
verb
To exceed or surpass
outweigh
verb
To be more significant or valuable
outwit
verb
To defeat or trick by being more clever
ovation
noun
Enthusiastic and prolonged applause from an audience
overbearing
adj.
Domineering or controlling in an unpleasant way
overcome
verb
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty
overdo
verb
To do something to an excessive degree
overdose
noun
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug or substance
overeat
verb
To consume more food than needed
overhang
verb
To extend or hang over something
overleap
verb
To jump over something
overlord
noun
A person of great power who rules over others
overpass
noun
A bridge that allows a road or railway to pass over another road or railway.
overpay
verb
To pay more than is necessary or required
overpower
verb
To defeat or overcome with superior strength
overproduction
noun
Production of more of a product or commodity than is needed or can be sold.
overreach
verb
To extend beyond proper or reasonable limits
overrun
verb
To spread over or occupy in large numbers
oversee
verb
To supervise or manage an activity or task to ensure it is done correctly.
overseer
noun
A person who supervises others, especially workers
overshadow
verb
To make something less important or noticeable by being more prominent or impressive
oversight
noun
An unintentional failure to notice or do something
overstride
verb
To step over something with long strides
overt
adj.
Done openly and not hidden.
overthrow
verb
To remove from power, especially by force
overtone
noun
A subtle or implied meaning or quality
overture
noun
An introductory part, especially of a musical work
overweening
adj.
Excessively confident or proud
overweight
adj.
Having more body weight than is considered healthy.
overwhelming
adj.
Very great in amount or intensity
overwrought
adj.
Extremely agitated or upset
overzealous
adj.
Excessively enthusiastic or eager
oxymoron
noun
A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together
pacifist
noun
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
pacify
verb
To calm someone who is angry or upset
packet
noun
A small package or parcel, often containing a specific amount of something.
pact
noun
A formal agreement between two or more parties.