SAT (Even More Vocabulary)

So lets have some more worth memorizing SAT words for ya; they may not be as critical as the special vocabulary dealt with in previous posts but still are significant in their own regard.

• Manifest (v) showing something clearly; reveal. The ghost manifested itself just before us. Linda wasn't very happy going to the the family rendezvous and her looks manifested it.
• Conventional (adj) not extraordinary; orthodox. Conventional style of attack in the Pro Football tourney won't take the team past the knockout stage, you have to be innovative.
• Partisan (n)  a fervent and often biased supporters; freedom fighters. Partisans of the Nazi regime. 
• Contentious (adj) argumentative; quarrelsome. Her contentious and insubordinate behavior had her job in some serious question.
• Lament (v) express sadness or regret. She lamented the loss of her husband. She lamented the time she had wasted as the exams got closer and her prep was meager.
• Allusion (n) indirect reference. He made an allusion to financial constraints.
• Arbiter (n) a judge; someone who decides. Arbiters should be impartial. People questioned the decision of the arbiter, he had clearly compromised truth with relations.
• Inherent (adj) part of the essential nature; intrinsic (basic and essential). The accidents, occurring 12-hours of each other have highlighted the difficulty inherent in the project. The risks inherent in investing in the stock market. [!] Pay attention to how this word is used.
• Paradox (n) something absurd or contradictory. The ion smasher will produce a black hole that will swallow the earth is a paradox, despite being popular on physics forums. This is an apparent paradox, I mean, how can leg ulcers be cancerous. Time travelling is a paradox. Limo's dislike of ice creams is paradoxical since he works as the chief taster in the ice cream factory. Jason was a paradox; one moment he will say all the wrong things about Britney and the next he will be dancing fervently to Womanizer. 
• Cynic (n) a person who distrusts humans and their motives; somebody sarcastic. Many people have developed a cynical distrust of politicians. Cynics among us think that real romance is dead, people now woo loved ones for either money or personal gratification...but I assure you that a Romeo lives in my heart for whom you are the only Juliet. (Mafioso)
• Exposition (n) explanation; explanatory treatise (detailed written account). Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time" can be considered an exposition of time. Your expositions went in vain, the company has decided to look for another sponsor. He wrote a brief exposition of the Gospel of Matthews.
• Consensus (n) unanimity or agreement. A consensus was reached over amending the constitution. We were all in consensus that Josh wasn't fit to run for the president of the club.
• Comprehensive (adj) covering everything. A comprehensive AP Chemistry guide.
• Sagacious (adj) wise; possessing wisdom related to experience. The sagacious campaigner knew every nook and corner of the ground. Amit gazed admirably at the work of the sagacious, ancient dwellers of the cave.
• Deliberation (n) careful thought or discussion. After hours of deliberation, they finally reached a consensus.
• Precipitate (v/adj) to cause to happen abruptly or send into another state; without though or hurried. A minor border skirmish precipitated a full fledged war. The drug is known to precipitate migraines in patients suffering from weak vision. The wave of terrorism in the country precipitated a 300 index fall in the stock market. (adj) A precipitate departure. I may have been precipitate in accepting his business proposal.
• Pervade [per- through, -vadere go] (v) spread throughout something. The venom pervaded his body as we saw the distinct bluish tint cover his his face arms and legs. The fog pervades the atmosphere.
• Discourse (n)  a serious discussion. Our discourse was getting nowhere thus the cliche, an integrated ideology seldom changes. 
• Conjure (v) to summon something as if by magic; invoke. The smell of baking cookies can invoke childhood images. He was awed by what he was doing; conjuring demons!! The witch conjured a fake vision to deceive the valiant hero. [!] In normal day to day English, we don't encounter witches and demons as such, so the word is mostly used in conjunction with images and memories.
• Sanction (v\n) to approve or confirm; approval or penalty. The city government sanctioned the proposed security measures. Sorry, I won't be able to help you without a sanction from the MD. Sanctions imposed on Iran for violating international treaties.
• Genial (adj) good natured; mild. Her genial nature made her a well-loved figure at the high school. Genial climate. Genial and munificent aristocrats have become extinct. 
• Levee (n) artificial embankment besides river that prevents flooding. The levee couldn't withstand the tremendous force of the waves and collapsed, inundating the surrounding land with water.
• Erratic (adj) unpredictable; not following a certain course. Erratic pattern of the chart, pretty much summed up the situation of the country, fickle. Events took an erratic turn for the worse, the officers approached the shed where the enemy troopers had sought asylum.
• Abstinent (adj) restraining from indulging in a desire. Abstinence from alcohol is also stated in the Bible. The abstinent lifestyle of the ascetic was a truly holy one, he abstinence from alcohol and sex was unflappable.
• Placid (adj) pleasantly calm, not easily excited. The placid don struck terror in the hearts of his foes, he would stand smiling even if informed about the murder of his wife, and then would unleash the bubbling rage at the right moment, with often lurid consequences. (Mafioso)
• Exuberant (adj) full of enthusiasm; lavish. Many Bahamians have an artistic side, which they express through their colorful art, infectious music or exuberant dancing. Is it my rather exuberant coffee intake or is the floor really shaking? (Mafioso)
• Impede (v) hinder, deter. The resistor impeded the flow of current. Light was impeded by the blacked-out windows. For a great hunter-&-hunted shot, care must  be taken to not to hinder the progress of the pray. (Wildlife Photography)
• Permeate (v) [per- through, -meare pass] to pass through or spread through completely.  The waves started at the center but quickly permeated the whole pond. For it to arrive, it must permeate Germany and half-of Mother Russia...(The Battle). The bliss within his spirit was unbelievable today and he, without a second thought, let it permeate his work too. (Mafioso)
• Audacity (n) impertinence\impudent (showing harsh or bold lack of respect); daring or boldness. I am proud of the audacity my party has shown while speaking for womens' rights. This audacity won't go unpunished, you don't even know how to talk to your teacher. I was amazed- thunderstruck- and in fact, I may also say, frightened by the unparalleled audacity of the mission. (The Battle)
• Indignant (adj) [in- not, -dignare respect] angry at unfairness. Ahmad let out an indignant cry as his name was once again dropped off the list. The horse was in an indignant mood after being left out in the drenching rain the whole night.
• Implicit (adj) not stated but understood in what is expressed. (opposite of explicit, i.e, clear or obvious). I can see the implicit desire in your eyes. Your smile implicitly makes clear the fact that you like him. Implicit criticism.
• Renaissance (n) a rebirth or revival.Renaissance of classical dancing.
• Litigate (v) [lit- lawsuit, -agere to drive] to take to court; involve in legal proceedings. It is often necessary to litigate in the jurisdiction where the crime took place. We also sought the help of UK lawyers to litigate the slanderous claims there.
• Vex (v) to annoy or anger; to confound or puzzle. Little Molly vexed her brother until she got her lollipop back. The man besides me vexingly stared at my newspaper throughout the journey. The situation suddenly took a turn for the worse, leaving the rescue officers vexed.
• Anomaly (n) aberration, not normal. The anomalous reading was left out of the final calculations.
• Aberration (n) [aberrare- go astray] deviate from the norm. The aberration in the brain wave plot was vexing.
• Insouciant (adj) carefree; blithe. He passed off the acrimonious remarks with an insouciant shake of the head.
• Bereave (v) to deprive somebody of a beloved person or thing, especially through death. May God grant you the strength to withstand this gravest of bereavement of yours, the general stated with in a solemn tone, albeit with a tinge of grief. (The Battle). The government declared full financial support for the bereaved relatives. The end result, three destitute, bereaved widows. A bereaving event. RoadPeace provide vital help and support to those who have been injured or bereaved by a road crash. 
• Destitute (adj) [de- down, -stituere status or position] lacking basic necessities of life. Many people in Pakistan lead destitute and deprived lives.
• Connoisseur (n) an expert especially in the matters of art or taste. Well I am not a fine art connoisseur but I can say with utmost surety that even a kindergarten student can paint better. The hotel's connoisseur is amazing, hardly anything is tasteless here. He is a great connoisseur of diamonds.
• Corroborate (v) [co- together, -robotere strengthen (like robots from the Transformers :P)] to support or confirm especially with evidence. The photographs corroborate the testimony. He could have corroborated my account of the incident, I wish he was here.
• Frenetic (adj) frenzied.  A frenetic gesture.
• Polemic (n) a passionate critic; a passionate argument. Okay, I accept it, now stop being a polemic. A hard-hitting polemic directed against the CIA.
• Forbear (v) hold back from something; to tolerate something. I forbore to criticize their efforts, although criticism was well deserved. Forbearing your failure is one good thing, instead of getting all crazy about it, you should aim for the better next time. Even the the fans of the opposing team could not forbear to cheer. [!] Using inn the first sense, it is mostly followed by a to and then the action.
• Vindicate (v) to show something is blameless; justify something. You must vindicate yourself from all these offensive charges. I can vindicate my love for you in any way desirable. Time has vindicated his prediction.
• Conciliatory (adj) willing to resolve disputes. Their conciliatory stance wasn't reciprocated by the government and a rebellion looked inevitable now.
• Squalid (adj) [squalus- filthy] neglected and dirty; unpleasant and insanitary; without any fine qualities. The squalid and run-down conditions at the Glasgow zoo didn't happen overnight. The squalid conditions in the refugee camps are appalling.
• Inept (adj) incapable, ineffectual. The plumber was inept at handling modern equipment.