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ReadingComprehension
SAT Key Words Reading Comprehension
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bolster (v) | to support an idea or position |
| delineate | to outline or describe with care |
| depict | to represent or portray vividly |
| discredit | to disbelieve; to cause a loss of confidence in |
| document (v) | to support by documentary evidence |
| elaborate (v) | to add details; to work out in minute detail |
| endorse | to support or approve |
| exemplify | to serve as an example of |
| illustrate | to clarify by the use of examples |
| refute | to prove to be false or incorrect |
| speculate | "to reason, possibly on insufficient evidence" |
| verify | "to make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified" |
| abstract (adj) | theoretical; not concrete |
| analogy | similarity of functions or properties; likeness |
| antithesis | direct opposite |
| argumentative | presenting a logical argument |
| assertion | positive statement; declaration |
| cite | to refer to; to quote as an authority |
| concrete (adj) | real; actual; not abstract |
| evidence | data presented as proof |
| explanatory | serving to explain |
| expository | "concerned with explaining ideas, fact, etc." |
| generalization | simplification; general idea or principle |
| narrative (adj) | relating to telling a story |
| persuasive | intended to convince |
| rhetorical | relating to the effective use of language |
| thesis | the central idea in a piece of writing; a point to be defended |
| aesthetic | artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating beauty |
| allusion | an indirect reference; a casual mention |
| assumption | something accepted as true without proof |
| attribute (n) | essential quality; characteristic |
| divergent | differing from another; tending to move apart |
| fluctuate | to shift continually; to vary irregularly |
| hypothetical | based on assumption or hypotheses; supposed |
| incompatible | not able to exist in harmony; discordant |
| indicative | suggestive; pointing out (something) |
| inherent | firmly established by nature or habit; built-in; inborn |
| innate | inborn; existing from birth |
| innovative | novel; introducing a change; ahead of the times |
| misconception | mistaken idea; wrong impression |
| phenomenon | observable fact or occurrence; subject of scientific investigation |
| preclude | to make impossible; to keep from happening |
| admonishing | warning |
| aloof | standoffish; remote in attitude; detached |
| ambivalent | of two minds; unable to |
| amusement | the state or experience of finding something funny |
| apathetic | "showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern" |
| apologetic | being sorry; admitting fault |
| bemusement | puzzlement |
| brusque | abrupt; curt to the point of rudeness |
| cautious | careful to avoid potential problems or dangers |
| cautionary | conveying a warning |
| compassionate | sympathetic; showing pity |
| condescension | patronizing behavior |
| confrontational | argumentative |
| contemptuous | showing contempt; scornful |
| contrite | remorseful |
| cynical | distrustful of the motives of others; mocking |
| defensive | self-justifying; constantly protecting oneself from criticism |
| derisive | ridiculing |
| detachment | aloofness; lack of involvement; indifference |
| didactic | moralizing; inclined to lecture excessively |
| disdain (ful) | scorn; contempt; arrogance |
| disparaging | belittling; disapproving |
| dispassionate | unbiased; objective; unemotional; calm |
| earnest | resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction |
| empathy | the ability to understand and share the feelings of another |
| emphatic | expressing something forcibly and clearly |
| entreating | "begging, pleading" |
| equivocal | open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous |
| esteem | respect; admiration |
| explanatory | explaining |
| flippant | frivolously disrespectful; lacking proper seriousness |
| grudging | reluctant; unwilling |
| hypocritical | pretending to have virtues or feeling one lacks; insincere; phony |
| indifference | lack of concern; lack of interest |
| indignation | anger |
| inquisitive | asking questions |
| ironic | tongue in cheek; sarcastic; contrary to what was expected |
| judicious | sensible; showing good judgment; prudent wise |
| mockery | derision insincere imitation |
| na‹ve | innocent; unsophisticated |
| nonchalant | "feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm" |
| nostalgia/nostalgic | sentimental yearning for the past; homesickness |
| objective (adj) | impartial; unbiased; neutral |
| optimism | hopefulness; cheerful confidence |
| qualified | not complete or absolute; limited |
| pedantic | narrowly focused on academic trivia; excessively bookish |
| penitent | remorseful |
| pessimism | negativity; lack of hopefulness; gloom |
| pomposity | self-importance; excessive self-esteem |
| prosaic | commonplace; pedestrian; ordinary |
| reflective | deep thought; remembering the past |
| resigned (adj) | submissive; passively accepting the inevitable |
| sarcasm | cutting remarks; stinging rebuke; scorn |
| sardonic | sarcastic |
| satirical | mocking; exposing folly to ridicule |
| scathing | harsh |
| scholarly | academic |
| sensationalistic | exaggerating emotions |
| skeptical | disbelieving; doubtful; unconvinced |
| smugness | excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements |
| solemn | formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity |
| trite | stale; cliched; overused |
| unabashed | "not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed" |
| understated | presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way |
| whimsical | fanciful; capricious; unpredictable |
| wistful | having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing |
| criterion | a standard used in judging something; a basis for comparison |
| excerpt | a selection from a longer work |
| implication | an indirect suggestion; a logical reference |
| imply | to suggest without stating explicitly; to mean |
| likelihood | probability; chance of something |
| plausible | appearing reasonable; apparently believable |
| suggestive | tending to suggest something; stimulating further thought |
| tentative | not definite or positive; hesitant; provisional; experimental |
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ReemHabbak
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