6000 SAT words
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SAT 6000 - Set 5
(400 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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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 |