SAT Vocabulary

#181

skeptical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. I am skeptical about claims without evidence.
2. She was skeptical that the plan would work.
3. The audience remained skeptical of his promises.

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#182

stable

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The patient's condition is now stable.
2. We need a stable source of income.
3. The table is not stable on this uneven floor.

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#183

static

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The image remained static on the screen.
2. The population has been static for several years.
3. A static plan may fail in a changing situation.

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#184

substantial

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The project requires a substantial amount of money.
2. She made substantial progress in a short time.
3. The storm caused substantial damage.

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#185

substantiate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Can you substantiate your claim with evidence?
2. The records substantiate her version of events.
3. The study did not substantiate the rumor.

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#186

subtle

Adjective

Example sentences

1. There is a subtle difference between the two colors.
2. He gave a subtle hint that he wanted to leave.
3. The medicine caused a subtle change in her mood.

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#187

sufficient

Adjective

Example sentences

1. We have sufficient food for the journey.
2. One example is not sufficient to prove the claim.
3. Is this amount sufficient for your needs?

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#188

supplement

Verb

Example sentences

1. She supplements her income by teaching online.
2. The course book comes with a useful supplement.
3. Fresh fruit can supplement a healthy diet.

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#189

synthesize

Verb

Example sentences

1. Students must synthesize ideas from several sources.
2. The body can synthesize vitamin D from sunlight.
3. The report synthesizes the main findings of three studies.

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#190

tentative

Adjective

Example sentences

1. We made a tentative plan for next week.
2. The date is tentative and may change.
3. She gave a tentative smile.

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#191

theory

Noun

Example sentences

1. Scientists developed a theory to explain the results.
2. In theory, the plan should work.
3. He studied music theory at college.

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#192

transform

Verb

Example sentences

1. Education can transform a person's life.
2. They transformed the old building into a hotel.
3. Technology has transformed how we communicate.

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#193

transparent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The glass is transparent.
2. The organization promised a transparent selection process.
3. Be transparent about the costs.

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#194

undermine

Verb

Example sentences

1. Constant criticism can undermine confidence.
2. The scandal undermined public trust.
3. Do not let small mistakes undermine your progress.

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#195

uniform

Adjective

Example sentences

1. All students wear the same school uniform.
2. The walls were painted a uniform color.
3. The quality must remain uniform across all products.

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#196

validate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The test results validate our original idea.
2. Please validate your ticket before boarding.
3. Her support helped validate his feelings.

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#197

vary

Verb

Example sentences

1. Prices vary from shop to shop.
2. The weather can vary greatly during spring.
3. Teachers vary their methods to keep students interested.

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#198

viable

Adjective

Example sentences

1. We need a viable business plan.
2. Solar power is a viable option in sunny areas.
3. The idea is interesting but not financially viable.

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#199

widespread

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The storm caused widespread damage.
2. Mobile internet is now widespread.
3. There is widespread support for the new law.

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#200

yield

Verb

Example sentences

1. The farm yielded a large crop this year.
2. Careful study can yield good results.
3. Drivers must yield to people crossing the road.

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