Build your essential SAT vocabulary with high-frequency words you'll encounter across all sections of the test.
23 topics444 words
Literary Words15 words
ordernouna group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals
heathernounyarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors
attendverbto manage or take care of a situation, task, or responsibility successfully
melancholynouna feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained
queeradjectivedeviating from what is considered conventional or expected
staleadjectivelacking freshness or excitement due to overuse, age, or repetition
bosomnouna person's chest
flounderverbto move clumsily or struggle while walking
languishverbto fail to be successful or make any progress
spoiledadjective(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past
daredeviladjectivereckless and willing to do dangerous things
sequesterverbto isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact
leavenounpermission or authorization to do something
stubblenounthe leftover plant material, like seed coverings and bits of stem or leaves, remaining after crops are harvested
semblancenouna condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something
Uncommon Meanings56 words
celebrateverbto elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment
windverbto maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path
maintainverbto firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid
occurverbto be present or found in a particular place
hailverbto originate or come from a specific place or region
relateverbto narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events
arrestverbto bring to a sudden halt
addressverbto think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it
displayverbto demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.
floatverbto bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
chartverbto organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan
treatverbto pay for or offer food, drink, or entertainment to someone as a gift or favor
contractverbto get infected by a disease or virus
deliververbto convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner
conveyverbto communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.
promoteverbto help or support the progress or development of something
portrayverbto play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
determineverbto settle or establish something with finality and authority
convertverbto change into a different form or to change into something with a different use
inspireverbto make someone have a specific emotion or feeling, particularly a positive one
affordverbto provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something
realizeverbto make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept
resonateverbto be understood and have a strong impact or relevance
advanceverbto propose an idea or theory for discussion
regardverbto pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully
levelverbto aim or direct a weapon at a target
disciplinenouna field of study that is typically taught in a university
dragnounthe force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion
responsenouna physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a specific situation or event
signaturenouna distinctive and recognizable style or characteristic that sets someone or something apart
projectionnounan estimate or prediction based on past observations or data
benefitnouna financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.
wakenounthe aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster
impressionnouna symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface
billnounthe projecting mouthpart of a bird used for feeding or preening
constitutionnounthe composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement
plotnouna small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening
conditionnouna medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.
adoptionnounthe legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own
causenouna sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective
meansnounan instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal
impactnounthe action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another
vehiclenounan object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals
expressionnouna specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking
provincenounthe specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective
draftnouna flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation
gamenounwild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport
tenornounthe consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities
gulfnouna big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding
propagationnounthe way a wave travels through a medium
drawnouna performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue
crestnouna symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order
acuteadjective(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive
pastoraladjectiverelated to a peaceful and simple countryside life, often seen as idyllic and rustic
intimateadjectiveknowing someone or something very well through close study or personal experience
fineadjective(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles
Figurative Meanings57 words
stripverbto take away someone's possessions or assets
seververbto end a connection or relationship completely
wireverbto set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking
insulateverbto shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences
exhibitverbto show a particular trait or behavior prominently
unleashverbto let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement
shadowverbto follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques
devourverbto read written material with great enthusiasm and speed
plantverbto put or position something securely
skipverbto deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters
simmerverb(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed
brightenverb(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy
costverbto cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision
sparkverbto trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action
surrenderverbto give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily
consultverbto refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something
renderverbto create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium
witnessverbto have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
reignverbto be predominant or prevalent
frameverbto structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework
portrayverbto describe something or someone through words
driveverbto be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress
laceverbto incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic
appreciateverbto fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something
holdverbto have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
boastverbto possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride
decorateverbto recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements
accommodateverbto consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it
relieveverbto take something away through stealing or cunning actions
descendverbto be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection
crackverbto reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively
stirverbto cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state
captureverbto manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art
runverbto own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.
twistnounan unexpected turn in the course of events
illnounan undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution
drivernouna factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change
departurenouna change or deviation from the usual or expected standard
turnnouna transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another
ammunitionnouna set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them
spikenouna significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.
snapnouna task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete
inputnounthe information or events that stimulate action or response
receptionnounthe way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product
miscarriagenounthe collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome
retreatnouna quiet and private place where one can be alone
assemblynouna group of parts that have been put together to form a unit
recordnouna round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded
crispadjectiveeffectively concise in expression
accessibleadjectiveeasily understood or readable with comprehension
oceanicadjectivehaving the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean
infectiousadjective(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly
bareadjectiveoffering no protection or refuge
sharpadjectiveable to understand and notice things quickly
harshadjective(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe
sacredadjectivedeserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance
sensitiveadjectiverelating to classified details or topics critical to national safety
Concrete and Physical Phrasal Verbs22 words
call outverbto formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task
die outverbto completely disappear or cease to exist
break outverbto free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison
break throughverbto create or forcefully find a way through an obstacle or barrier
set upverbto prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event
set outverbto begin doing something in order to reach a goal
boot upverb(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use
latch onverbto become firmly attached to something or someone
act onverbto adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice
pass onverbto transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued
sell outverb(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase
run outverb(of a supply) to be completely used up
break offverbto suddenly stop an activity or an action
draw backverbto retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise
kill offverbto cause the death of a significant number of individuals or organisms
whip upverbto make food very quickly
ward offverbto repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation
prop upverbto keep something in position using a structure or an object
pass outverbto distribute something to a group of people
line upverbto place individuals or objects in a line or row
set offverbto activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.
fall apartverbto fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition
Abstract and Mental Phrasal Verbs20 words
make outverbto understand something, often with effort
make upverbto form the whole or a part of something
account forverbto provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances
add up toverbto bring about a specific result
draw onverbto use information, knowledge, or past experience to aid in performing a task or achieving a goal
mark downverbto record or note something for future reference or action
take upverbto make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life
build upverbto make something available or usable for a different purpose
stamp outverbto suppress flames by forcefully stepping on them or using a stamping motion
rack upverbto accumulate or obtain something notable, such as victories, accomplishments, or records
turn outverbto emerge as a particular outcome
stand outverbto be prominent and easily noticeable
hush upverbto conceal a wrongdoing, fault, or error to prevent others from finding out
pick upverbto acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction
take offverbto become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner
allow forverbto consider a particular factor when planning or making arrangements
rule outverbto eliminate an option or idea from consideration due to it appearing impossible to realize
clear upverbto explain or resolve confusion, making something easier to understand or less ambiguous
reach outverbto contact someone to get assistance or help
conjure upverbto bring forth something, often from the realm of imagination, as if by enchantment
Collocations1 words
out of tunephrasein a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung
Useful Idioms4 words
break evenphraseto reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance
at oddsphrase(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence
take advantage of somethingphraseto use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner
face valuenounthe obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper
Understanding Questions9 words
quotationnouna sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats
illustrateverbto explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.
relevantadjectivehaving a close connection with the situation or subject at hand
transitionnouna connection that links one subject or idea to another
conformverbto be or act in accordance with a rule, standard, etc.
conventionnounthe common and proper way of doing something or appearing in a specific context or group
adaptverbto change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better
specifyverbto clearly state or define particular details, terms, or conditions in agreements or contracts
point of viewphrasethe perspective from which the narrator tells a story
Clause Connectors17 words
howeverconjunctionin whatever way
thoughconjunctionused to say something surprising compared to the main idea
stilladverbdespite what has been said or done
insteadadverbin contrast to what was expected or suggested
besidesadverbused to add extra information or to introduce a reason that supports what was just said
thereforeadverbas a result of something
consequentlyadverbused to indicate a logical result or effect
meanwhileadverbat the same time but often somewhere else
subsequentlyadverbafter a particular event or time
finallyadverbused to introduce the last event or item in a series of related things
nextadverbat the time or point immediately following the present
lateradverbat a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when
similarlyadverbused to draw a parallel between two related ideas or actions
accordinglyadverbused to indicate a logical consequence based on the circumstances or information provided
specificallyadverbonly for one certain type of person or thing
likewiseadverbused when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made
actuallyadverbused to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation
Intensifiers and Mitigators11 words
significantlyadverbin a way that carries particular importance or meaning, often in relation to the context
profoundlyadverbto an extreme or total degree, especially used in medical contexts
remarkablyadverbto a notable or extraordinary degree
particularlyadverbto a degree that is higher than usual
quiteadverbto the highest degree
roughlyadverbwithout being exact
hardlyadverbto a very small degree or extent
remotelyadverbin the slightest degree, usually used with negatives
seldomadjectiverarely occurring or happening
extensiveadjectivecovering a wide range, indicating thoroughness or comprehensiveness
immenseadjectiveextremely large or vast in physical size
Strength and Improvement23 words
fortifyverbto make someone or something stronger or more powerful
toughenverbto make something stronger
fosterverbto encourage the growth or development of something
intensifyverbto become more in degree or strength
amplifyverbto increase the size, effect, or extent of something
empowerverbto give someone the power or authorization to do something particular
solidifyverbto make something solid, stable, or firm
consolidateverbto strengthen a position of power or success so that it lasts longer
fosterverbto encourage the growth or development of something
vindicateverbto protect from harm or criticism by proving it's right or justified
reinforceverbto enhance or make something more effective by providing additional resources, encouragement, or positive feedback
resurrectverbto bring back into use, activity, or prominence
boostverbto increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something
enrichverbto enhance the quality of something, particularly by adding something to it
heightenverbto increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something
restoreverbto bring something back into existence or operation, especially after a period of inactivity or decline
invigorateverbto make something stronger, more powerful, or more intense
robustadjectivebuilt to endure stress or wear without breaking or being easily damaged
intensiveadjectiveinvolving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time
sturdyadjectivestrongly built or solid in nature
almightyadjectivehaving the absolute power and ability to do anything
fierceadjectivevery strong or intense
hardyadjectivehaving a strong and well-built physique
Support12 words
encourageverbto provide someone with support, hope, or confidence
upholdverbto support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
actuateverbto provide a reason or encouragement that motivates someone to take action
propagateverbto cause something, such as an idea or information, to become widely known or spread
sustainverbto support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
substantiateverbto add to the strength of something
grantverbto formally give something, often after careful consideration or approval, especially in a manner that acknowledges its significance or importance
enrichverbto increase wealth or prosperity of an individual or group
indulgeverbto allow oneself or someone else to enjoy something excessively, often without restraint
upkeepnounthe act of providing financial support, food, etc. for a person or animal
revivalnounthe act of bringing something back into active use, attention, or importance after a period of decline or obscurity
salvationnounpreservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
Weakness and Deterioration15 words
declineverbto gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance
diminishverbto decrease in degree, size, etc.
subsideverbto decline in intensity or strength
recedeverbto diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence
witherverbto decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition
incapacitateverbto make something unable to work properly
crumbleverbto become weak or begin to fail
degradeverbto reduce the quality or effectiveness of something
diluteverbto make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances
waneverbto gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.
stifleverbto suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
delicateadjectiveeasily harmed or destroyed
brittleadjectiveeasily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience
tenuousadjectivevery delicate or thin
deficiencynouna flaw, weakness, or shortcoming that reduces the effectiveness, quality, or completeness of something
Inhibition12 words
precludeverb(of circumstances) to stop or prevent someone from being able to do something
attenuateverbto take away from something's effect, value, size, power, or amount
curbverbto lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition
inhibitverbto restrict or reduce the normal activity or function of something
repulseverbto drive back or push away
abandonverbto stop supporting an idea, policy, concept, etc.
eludeverbto cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something
repelverbto push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw
disposeverbto throw away something, often in a responsible manner
douseverbto loosen, especially by reducing tension or pressure
deterverbto stop something from happening
depredationnoun(usually plural) the act of damaging and destructing
Utility and Creation32 words
accessorynounsomething extra that adds to the usefulness or effectiveness of another item
meritnounthe quality or worth of something, typically based on its excellence, value, or achievements
applicationnounthe act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task
backupnoun(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data
impracticaladjectiveimpossible to do or achieve
versatileadjective(of things) able to be used or applied in multiple ways or for various purposes
substituteadjectiveacting as an alternative or replacement for something or somone else
leftoveradjectiveremaining after the main part has been used or taken away
alternativeadjectiveavailable as an option for something else
impracticaladjectiveimpossible to do or achieve
implementverbto apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose
deployverbto put into use or action
adoptverbto accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle
deriveverbto get something from a specific source
manipulateverbto skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.
doubleverbto serve two purposes or functions simultaneously
harnessverbto use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose
retrieveverbto go and get back something that was lost or left behind
reclaimverbto recycle and obtain useful material from waste
exploitverbto utilize or take full advantage of something, often resources, opportunities, or skills
constructverbto create something by organizing and combining ideas or components in a logical and coherent way
foundverbto establish or set up the initial structure of something
generateverbto produce energy, such as heat, electricity, etc.
spawnverbto cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers
triggerverbto cause something to happen
establishverbto create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term
fabricateverbto create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive
originateverbto come up with or develop something new
launchverbto make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public
assembleverbto make something by putting separate parts of something together
forgeverbto make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer
cradleverbto be the birthplace or starting point of something significant
Challenges and Struggles18 words
tolerateverbto allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint
struggleverbto engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation
tackleverbto try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner
encounterverbto be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process
confrontverbto face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly
striveverbto make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute
grappleverbto engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle
resortverbto turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option
persistverbto continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement
endureverbto persist through difficult or painful experiences
concedeverbto admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.
withdrawverbto pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions
succumbverbto surrender to a superior force or influence
obstaclenounan intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome
mishapnounan unexpected and unlucky event
barriernounan obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication
strainnouna challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension
resilientadjectiveable to recover quickly from difficult situations
Harm and Danger6 words
threatenverbto indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
compromiseverbto put someone or something in danger, particularly by being careless
discreditverbto make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable
poisonousadjectivecharacterized by a strong intent to harm or cause trouble
inhospitableadjectiveproviding an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible
treacherousadjectiveposing a hidden or sudden threat
Difficulty and Complexity13 words
repressverbto hold back or prevent something from being expressed, developed, or revealed
disruptverbto cause disorder or disturbance in something that was previously orderly or calm
interveneverbto intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
interfereverbto disrupt the normal continuation or proper execution of a process or activity
jamverbto create disturbances in electronic signals preventing them from being received
obstructverbto deliberately create challenges or difficulties that slow down or prevent the smooth advancement or development of something
severitynounthe intensity or degree of something challenging or impactful, such as pain, weather conditions, or any adverse circumstance
straightforwardadjectiveeasy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties
elaborateadjectivecarefully developed or executed with great attention to detail
digestibleadjective(of information) clear and easy for the audience to understand
rockyadjectivecharacterized by difficulty or challenges, often used to describe a situation or experience
obscureadjectivedifficult to comprehend due to being vague or hidden
readilyadverbwith little difficulty or trouble
Success and Reliability31 words
overcomeverbto succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult
circumventverbto find a way around something, especially through cleverness or strategy
exceedverbto be superior or better in performance, quality, or achievement
resolveverbto find a way to solve a disagreement or issue
conquerverbto overcome a challenge or obstacle
subdueverbto conquer or bring under control
suppressverbto stop an activity such as a protest using force
encroachverbto gradually moving forward or extending beyond established boundaries or limits
overtakeverbto catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
prevailverbto prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority
obtainverbto get something, often with difficulty
acquireverbto obtain or achieve something through effort or action
secureverbto reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort
capitalizeverbto take advantage of or make the most of a situation for one's benefit
advanceverbto move towards a goal or desired outcome
flourishverbto quickly grow in a successful way
surpassverbto exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance
outgrowverbto grow or develop more quickly or to a greater extent than something else
outliveverbto live for a longer period than another individual
thriveverbto grow and develop exceptionally well
fulfillmentnouna feeling of happiness when one's needs are satisfied
recognitionnounacknowledgment or approval given to someone or something for their achievements, qualities, or actions
accoladenouna mark of recognition for excellence or accomplishment, often in the form of a title, medal, or public acknowledgment
zenithnouna period during which someone or something reaches their most successful point
validateverbto confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something
confirmverbto show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof
authenticateverbto confirm the truth or origin of something
certificationnounthe process of officially validating or confirming the authenticity, quality, or standards of something or someone
authoritativeadjectivehaving a confident and commanding presence that conveys authority and expertise
genuineadjectivetruly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception
dependableadjectiveable to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of
Change15 words
alterverbto cause something to change
transformverbto change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object
convertverbto change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something
evolveverbto develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period
adaptverbto change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better
renderverbto cause something to develop into a particular state, condition, or quality
fluctuateverbto vary or waver between two or more states or amounts
refineverbto make something less intense, forceful, or vigorous
oscillateverbto move back and forth in a regular rhythm between two or more states, positions, or opinions
escalateverbto become much worse or more intense
disintegrateverbto break or lose structure and unity over time
deteriorateverbto make worse
dynamicadjectivecharacterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress
volatileadjectiveprone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous
constantadjectiveremaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition
Process22 words
onsetnounthe beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant
infancynounthe initial period in which an idea, project, technology, or organization is just beginning to develop
haltverbto stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end
ceaseverbto bring an action, activity, or process to an end
unfoldverbto develop or progress in a way that shows promise or potential
commenceverbto start happening or being
abortverbto stop and end a process before it finishes
interactiveadjectiveinvolving mutual action or influence between two or more entities
inauguraladjectivemarking the beginning or initiation of something, often an event, series, or period
seamlessadjectivewithout any interruptions, mistakes, or visible imperfections
crescendonounthe peak or climax of a process, activity, or sequence of events
terminationnounthe action of putting an end to something
byproductnounan additional result or consequence that occurs alongside the main outcome, often unexpectedly
mechanismnouna system of separate parts acting together in order to perform a task
algorithmnouna finite sequence of well-defined, mathematical instructions for completing a specific task or solving a problem
outputnounthe tangible or measurable results, products, or goods produced by a process or system
remainsnounthe leftover parts or fragments of something that has been used, consumed, or destroyed
consequencenouna phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence
reverseverbto change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before
stallverbto cease to make progress or move forward
retardverbto experience a delay or slow progress in a process or activity
continuouslyadverbwithout any pause or interruption
Status17 words
equilibriumnouna balanced state between opposing influences or powers
stabilitynounthe quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change
tanglenouna confused or complicated mass of things that are twisted or interwoven together
remainverbto stay in the same state or condition
retainverbto intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration
preserveverbto cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change
coexistverbto exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting
suspendverbto temporarily put on hold a process or habit
correspondverbto match or be similar to something else
correlateverbto be closely connected or have mutual effects
idleadjective(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
idyllicadjectiveperfect or idealistic, often in a romantic or nostalgic sense
awryadjectivenot operating or happening as expected
steadyadjectivenot subject to significant change or decline
derelictadjectivehaving a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time
quiescentadjectivenot currently in motion, operation, or expression
stagnantadjectivelacking movement or circulation
Management of Items16 words
distributeverbto share something between a large number of people
intersperseverbto mix things together in order to make them diverse
dischargeverbto give off or release a substance like gas or liquid
emanateverbto send forth or give out energy, light, sound, or an abstract quality
permeateverbto expand to every part of a thing
disperseverbto spread or distribute something widely over an area
scatterverbto make things like items, people, particles, etc. spread out from a center and move in different directions
stackverbto arrange items on top of each other in large quantities
amassverbto gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually
integrateverbto bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group
mergeverbto combine different elements or components
accumulationnounthe process of gathering more and more of something over time
assemblagenouna collection of several different things brought together
compilationnounthe act or process of gathering or putting together various items, such as information, into a single collection
fusionnounthe process or occurrence of combining or merging elements to create a unified whole
confluencenounthe process by which two or more streams or rivers merge their currents into a single flow
Learn all 444 words in this list with spaced repetition