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SAT 6000 - Set 5

(400 words)
WordPOSDefinition
doe
noun
A female deer.
dogma
noun
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
dogmatic
adj.
Expressing opinions strongly as if they were facts
dogmatize
verb
To express an opinion as if it were a fact
doleful
adj.
Expressing sorrow or sadness
dolesome
adj.
Causing grief or sadness
dolor
noun
A state of great sorrow or distress
dolorous
adj.
Feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress
domain
noun
An area of knowledge or activity
domestic
adj.
Relating to the home or family
domesticity
noun
Life at home or family life
domicile
noun
A place of residence
dominance
noun
The state of being in control or having power over others
dominant
adj.
Having power and influence over others
dominate
verb
To have control or power over something
domination
noun
Control or influence over others
domineer
verb
To assert one's will over others in an arrogant way
donate
verb
To give money, goods, or time to help a person, group, cause, or organization
donator
noun
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, to a cause or organization.
donee
noun
A person or organization that receives a gift or donation
donor
noun
A person or organization that gives something, especially money, to help a cause or organization.
dormant
adj.
In a state of rest or inactivity
doublet
noun
A pair of similar or identical things.
doubly
adv.
In a manner involving two parts or aspects
dowry
noun
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage
drachma
noun
An ancient Greek silver coin
dragnet
noun
A systematic search for someone or something
dragoon
verb
To force someone to do something
drainage
noun
The process or system of removing water or liquid waste
dramatist
noun
A person who writes plays
dramatize
verb
To make a situation seem more important or serious than it is
drastic
adj.
Extreme and sudden
dreary
adj.
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
drought
noun
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
drowsy
adj.
Feeling sleepy or tired
drudgery
noun
Tedious and repetitive work
dubious
adj.
Feeling doubt or uncertainty
duckling
noun
A young duck
ductile
adj.
Easily shaped or bent without breaking
duet
noun
A performance by two singers or musicians
dun
verb
To demand payment of a debt persistently
duplex
noun
A building divided into two separate homes
duplicity
noun
Deceitfulness in speech or conduct
durable
adj.
Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage
durance
noun
The duration of something, often implying hardship or imprisonment
duration
noun
The time during which something continues or exists.
duteous
adj.
Showing or having a sense of duty; obedient
dutiable
adj.
Subject to tax or duty, especially when imported or exported.
dutiful
adj.
Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty
dwell
verb
To live or stay as a permanent resident
dwindle
verb
To become gradually less until little remains
dyne
noun
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system.
dystopian
adj.
Relating to an imagined society where there is great suffering or injustice
earnest
adj.
Showing sincere and intense conviction
earthenware
noun
Pottery made from clay and fired at a low temperature
eatable
adj.
Suitable for consumption
ebullient
adj.
Cheerful and full of energy
eccentric
adj.
Unconventional and slightly strange
eccentricity
noun
Unusual or odd behavior
eclectic
adj.
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
eclipse
noun
An event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
economize
verb
To use resources carefully to avoid waste
ecstasy
noun
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
ecstatic
adj.
Feeling overwhelming happiness or joy
edible
adj.
Suitable or safe for eating
edict
noun
An official order or proclamation issued by an authority
edify
verb
To improve someone morally or intellectually
editorial
noun
An article that expresses opinions
educe
verb
To bring out or develop something latent or potential
efface
verb
To erase or remove something from a surface
effect
noun
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
effective
adj.
Successful in producing a desired or intended result
effectual
adj.
Producing the intended result
effeminacy
noun
Traits or behaviors considered typical of women, often used negatively for men.
effeminate
adj.
Having traits traditionally considered feminine, such as softness or delicacy, often used to describe a man.
effervesce
verb
To give off bubbles
effervescent
adj.
Bubbling or fizzing, often due to a chemical reaction
effete
adj.
Lacking strength, vitality, or effectiveness
efficacious
adj.
Producing the intended result
efficacy
noun
The ability to produce a desired or intended result
efficiency
noun
The ability to achieve a desired result without wasted energy or effort
efficient
adj.
Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.
efflorescence
noun
The process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower
efflorescent
adj.
Blossoming or flowering
effluvium
noun
An unpleasant or harmful odor or discharge
effrontery
noun
Shameless boldness or audacity
effulgence
noun
Brilliant radiance or brightness
effulgent
adj.
Shining brightly or radiantly
effuse
verb
To pour out or spread out
effusion
noun
A flow of liquid or gas, often in a large amount
egalitarian
adj.
Believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
egoism
noun
A tendency to think only about oneself
egoist
noun
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves
egotism
noun
Excessive self-importance or self-centeredness
egotist
noun
A person who is excessively conceited or self-centered
egotistical
adj.
Excessively self-centered or self-important
egregious
adj.
Outstandingly bad or shocking
egress
noun
An exit or a way out
eject
verb
To force or throw out, often suddenly or violently.
elapse
verb
To pass or go by, especially referring to time
elasticity
noun
The ability of an object or material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.
elated
adj.
Very happy or proud
electrolysis
noun
A chemical process that uses electricity to cause a chemical change, usually to separate elements.
electrotype
noun
A duplicate made by electroplating a mold with metal
elegy
noun
A poem or song expressing sorrow or lamentation, especially for someone who has died.
element
noun
A basic or essential part
elicit
verb
To draw out or bring forth
eligible
adj.
Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.
eliminate
verb
To remove or get rid of something
elocution
noun
The skill of clear and expressive speech
eloquent
adj.
Having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
elucidate
verb
To make something clear or easy to understand
elude
verb
To avoid or escape from someone or something, especially by trickery or skill
elusion
noun
The act of avoiding or escaping from something
elusive
adj.
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
emaciate
verb
To become extremely thin or weak
emanate
verb
To come out from a source
emancipate
verb
To set free from restrictions or control
embargo
noun
An official ban on trade with a particular country
embark
verb
To begin a journey, often by boarding a vehicle
embarrass
verb
To cause someone to feel awkward or ashamed
embellish
verb
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details.
embezzle
verb
To steal money by falsifying records
emblazon
verb
To decorate with bright colors or designs
emblem
noun
A symbol representing a concept, idea, or organization
embody
verb
To represent or express something in a tangible or visible form
embolden
verb
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something
embolism
noun
Blockage in a blood vessel by a foreign substance or blood clot.
embroil
verb
To involve someone in a difficult situation or conflict
embryonic
adj.
Relating to an early stage of development
emerge
verb
To come out into view
emergence
noun
The process of coming into view or becoming exposed
emergent
adj.
Becoming prominent or coming into view
emeritus
adj.
Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.
emigrant
noun
A person who leaves their country to live in another
emigrate
verb
To leave one's country to live in another
eminence
noun
High rank or status
eminent
adj.
Famous and respected within a particular sphere
emit
verb
To send out or give off (such as light, sound, or heat)
emphasis
noun
Special importance or significance placed on something
emphasize
verb
To give special importance or prominence to something
emphatic
adj.
Expressed with force or emphasis
empirical
adj.
Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
employee
noun
A person who works for another person or for a company for wages or salary
employer
noun
A person or organization that hires people to work for them
emporium
noun
A large store or shop
empower
verb
To give someone the authority or power to do something.
emulate
verb
To try to be like someone or something admired
enact
verb
To make a proposal into a law
enamor
verb
To be filled with a feeling of love
encamp
verb
To set up a temporary place to live, especially in tents
encomium
noun
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly
encompass
verb
To include or cover completely
encore
noun
A repeated or additional performance requested by the audience
encourage
verb
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone
encroach
verb
To gradually take over or intrude on someone's space or rights
encumber
verb
To burden or weigh down
encyclical
noun
A letter sent by the pope to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church.
encyclopedia
noun
A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject, typically arranged alphabetically.
endanger
verb
To put someone or something at risk of harm or loss
endear
verb
To cause to be loved or admired
endearing
adj.
Inspiring affection or love
endeavor
verb
To try hard to achieve something
endemic
adj.
Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
endue
verb
To provide with a quality or ability
endurable
adj.
Able to be tolerated or endured
endurance
noun
The ability to withstand hardship or adversity
energetic
adj.
Full of energy
enervate
verb
To weaken or drain energy
enfeeble
verb
To make weak or feeble
enfranchise
verb
To give the right to vote
engender
verb
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition
engrave
verb
To carve or etch text or design onto a surface
engross
verb
To absorb all the attention or interest of
enhance
verb
To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
enigma
noun
Something difficult to understand or explain
enjoin
verb
To instruct or urge someone to do something
enkindle
verb
To set on fire
enlighten
verb
To give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation.
enlist
verb
To enroll or sign up for military service
enmity
noun
A feeling of hostility or opposition
ennoble
verb
To give someone a noble rank or title
ennui
noun
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
enormity
noun
The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong
enormous
adj.
Very large in size, quantity, or extent
enrage
verb
To make very angry
enrapture
verb
To fill with delight
enshrine
verb
To preserve or cherish as sacred or important
ensnare
verb
To catch in a trap
entail
verb
To involve something as a necessary part or consequence
entangle
verb
To cause to become twisted together
enthrall
verb
To captivate or charm, capture the attention of
enthrone
verb
To install someone as a monarch or in a position of authority
enthuse
verb
To express excitement or admiration
enthusiastic
adj.
Showing intense and eager enjoyment or interest
entice
verb
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
entirety
noun
The whole or complete form of something
entomology
noun
The scientific study of insects
entrails
noun
Internal organs, especially intestines, of an animal
entreat
verb
To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
entreaty
noun
A serious and urgent request
entree
noun
The main course of a meal
entrench
verb
To establish a habit or belief so firmly that change is difficult
entrepreneur
noun
A person who starts and manages a business
entwine
verb
To twist together or around
enumerate
verb
To list or count off one by one
enunciate
verb
To pronounce words clearly
ephemeral
adj.
Lasting for a very short time
epic
noun
A long narrative poem, often written about a hero or heroic events
epicure
noun
A person who enjoys and has a refined taste in fine food and drink.
epicycle
noun
A small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy to explain planetary motion.
epicycloid
noun
A curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle.
epidemic
noun
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
epidermis
noun
The outer layer of cells covering an organism, particularly the skin in humans.
epigram
noun
A short and witty saying
epilogue
noun
A section at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
epiphany
noun
A sudden realization or insight
episode
noun
A part of a series of events or a story
epitaph
noun
An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person buried there
epithet
noun
A descriptive phrase expressing a quality of the person or thing mentioned
epitome
noun
A perfect example of a particular quality or type
epizootic
adj.
Relating to a disease that is temporarily prevalent and widespread among animals.
epoch
noun
A particular period of time in history or a person's life, often marked by notable events or changes.
epode
noun
A type of lyric poem with a specific structure
equalize
verb
To make the same in quantity, size, or degree
equanimity
noun
Calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations
equestrian
adj.
Related to horse riding
equilibrium
noun
A state of balance between opposing forces or actions
equitable
adj.
Fair and impartial
equity
noun
Fairness or justice in the way people are treated
equivalent
adj.
Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
equivocal
adj.
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
equivocate
verb
To use unclear language to deceive or avoid committing
eradicate
verb
To completely eliminate or destroy
erode
verb
To wear away gradually by the action of water, wind, or ice
errant
adj.
Straying from the proper course or standards.
erratic
adj.
Irregular or unpredictable
erroneous
adj.
Incorrect or false
erudite
adj.
Having or showing great knowledge or learning
erudition
noun
Deep, extensive learning or knowledge
eschew
verb
To deliberately avoid or abstain from
esoteric
adj.
Intended for or understood by only a small group with specialized knowledge
espy
verb
To catch sight of something, especially something distant or difficult to see.
esquire
noun
A title of respect for a man, often used in formal address
essence
noun
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
esthetic
adj.
Related to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
estimable
adj.
Deserving respect
estrange
verb
To cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone else
estuary
noun
A coastal water body where river meets the sea
etymology
noun
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed
eugenic
adj.
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a human population
eulogize
verb
To praise highly, especially in a speech or writing
eulogy
noun
A speech or writing in praise of a person, typically one who has recently died.
euphemism
noun
A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered too harsh or blunt.
euphonious
adj.
Having a pleasant sound
euphony
noun
Pleasant sound
euphoria
noun
A feeling of intense happiness or excitement
eureka
interj.
An expression used to celebrate a discovery or realization.
evade
verb
To escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit
evanesce
verb
To gradually disappear or fade away
evanescent
adj.
Quickly fading or disappearing
evangelical
adj.
Relating to a Christian movement emphasizing the authority of the Bible and the importance of personal conversion experiences.
evangelist
noun
A person who seeks to convert others to a particular faith, especially Christianity
evasion
noun
The act of avoiding or escaping something
evasive
adj.
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding indirectly.
eventual
adj.
Occurring at the end of a process or as a final result
evert
verb
To turn inside out or outward
evict
verb
To force someone to leave a property
evidential
adj.
Related to or providing evidence
evince
verb
To show clearly
evoke
verb
To bring a feeling, memory, or image to mind
evolution
noun
The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
evolve
verb
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form
exacerbate
verb
To make a situation worse
exaggerate
verb
To describe something as larger or greater than it really is
exalt
verb
To praise highly or glorify
exasperate
verb
To irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely
excavate
verb
To dig out and remove
exceed
verb
To go beyond the limits of something
excel
verb
To do or be better than others
excellence
noun
The quality of being outstanding or extremely good
excellency
noun
A title used to address or refer to a high-ranking official or dignitary
excellent
adj.
Extremely good or outstanding
excerpt
noun
A short extract from a text
excess
noun
An amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
excitable
adj.
Easily stirred up or provoked to emotional response
excitation
noun
The act of making something more active or energetic
exclamation
noun
A sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain
exclude
verb
To leave out or not include
exclusion
noun
The act of keeping someone or something out
excoriate
verb
To criticize severely
excrescence
noun
An abnormal growth or outgrowth, especially one that is unwanted or unnecessary
excretion
noun
The process of eliminating waste matter from the body
excruciate
verb
To cause intense pain or suffering
exculpate
verb
To clear from alleged fault or guilt
excursion
noun
A short trip for pleasure or leisure
excusable
adj.
Able to be forgiven or justified
execrable
adj.
Extremely bad or unpleasant
execrate
verb
To express great loathing for something
execration
noun
An expression of great loathing or hatred
executor
noun
A person appointed to carry out the terms of a will
exegesis
noun
Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious one
exemplar
noun
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated
exemplary
adj.
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
exemplify
verb
To show or illustrate by example
exempt
adj.
Free from an obligation or requirement
exert
verb
To apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)
exhale
verb
To breathe out air from the lungs
exhaust
verb
To use up the energy or resources of
exhaustible
adj.
Capable of being used up or depleted
exhaustion
noun
Extreme tiredness
exhaustive
adj.
Including all possibilities; comprehensive
exhilarate
verb
To make someone feel very happy or excited
exhort
verb
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something
exhume
verb
To dig up a buried body or object, typically for investigation
exigency
noun
An urgent need or demand
exigent
adj.
Requiring immediate attention or action
existence
noun
The state of being real or having life
existential
adj.
Relating to existence or being alive
exit
verb
To leave a place
exodus
noun
A mass departure of people
exonerate
verb
To officially declare someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
exorbitance
noun
Excessive or extreme level, especially in price or cost.
exorbitant
adj.
Unreasonably high in price or amount
exorcise
verb
To expel an evil spirit
exotic
adj.
From a foreign or distant place
expand
verb
To increase in size, volume, or scope
expanse
noun
A wide and open area of something, often land or water
expansion
noun
The process of becoming larger or more extensive.
expatiate
verb
To speak or write at length or in detail
expatriate
noun
A person who lives outside their native country
expect
verb
To consider something likely to happen or to believe that something will probably occur
expectancy
noun
The anticipated amount of time something is expected to last or occur.
expectation
noun
A belief that something will happen or is likely to happen
expectorate
verb
To spit out phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs
expediency
noun
The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
expedient
adj.
Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral
expedite
verb
To speed up a process or action
expeditious
adj.
Done with speed and efficiency
expend
verb
To use up resources or energy
expenditure
noun
The act of spending money or resources
expense
noun
The cost required for something
expiate
verb
To make amends or reparation
explicate
verb
To explain in detail
explicit
adj.
Clearly and fully expressed
explode
verb
To burst or shatter violently and noisily.
exploitation
noun
Unfair treatment for personal gain
explosion
noun
A violent and sudden release of energy causing a loud noise and often destruction
explosive
adj.
Able to cause a sudden and violent release of energy
exposition
noun
A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory
expository
adj.
Intended to explain or describe something
expostulate
verb
To express strong disapproval or disagreement
exposure
noun
The state of being in contact with something, often harmful
expressive
adj.
Effectively conveying thought or feeling
expulsion
noun
The act of forcing someone to leave a place or organization.
expunge
verb
To completely remove or erase
exquisite
adj.
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
extant
adj.
Still in existence; surviving
extemporaneous
adj.
Done without preparation
extempore
adj.
Done without preparation
extend
verb
To stretch out, make longer or larger
extensible
adj.
Capable of being expanded or added to
extension
noun
An addition to something to make it larger or longer
extensive
adj.
Covering a large area; having a great range
extensor
noun
A muscle that straightens a joint
extenuate
verb
To lessen the seriousness of something
exterior
noun
The outer surface or structure of something
external
adj.
Located on the outside or relating to the outside of something.
extinct
adj.
No longer in existence; having died out.
extinguish
verb
To put out a fire or light
extirpate
verb
To completely remove or destroy
extol
verb
To praise enthusiastically
extort
verb
To obtain something through force or threats
extortion
noun
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
extradite
verb
To hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction of another state or country where the crime was committed.
extradition
noun
The process of handing over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another jurisdiction for trial or punishment.
extrajudicial
adj.
Outside the authority of the law
extraneous
adj.
Not relevant or related to the subject at hand
extraordinary
adj.
Very unusual or remarkable.
extrapolate
verb
To extend or project known information to an unknown area
extravagance
noun
Excessive spending or use of resources
extravagant
adj.
Spending more money than is necessary or wise; wasteful
extremist
noun
A person with radical views or actions
extremity
noun
The furthest point or limit of something
extricate
verb
To free from a difficult situation
extrinsic
adj.
Not inherent or essential; coming from outside
extrovert
noun
A person who is outgoing and enjoys being around others
extrude
verb
To force or push out, especially through a small opening
exuberance
noun
Energetic enthusiasm or excitement
exuberant
adj.
Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
exude
verb
To emit or release a liquid or smell slowly and steadily
exult
verb
To feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation
fabricate
verb
To construct or manufacture
fabulous
adj.
Extremely good or impressive
facet
noun
One side or aspect of something
facetious
adj.
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
facial
adj.
Relating to the face
facile
adj.
Easily achieved or effortless
facilitate
verb
To make an action or process easier
facility
noun
A place designed for a specific purpose