SAT Vocabulary

#81

discriminate

Verb

Example sentences

1. It is wrong to discriminate against people because of age.
2. The test can discriminate between similar materials.
3. Young children may not discriminate between fact and opinion.

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#82

dismiss

Verb

Example sentences

1. The manager dismissed the complaint without investigation.
2. She dismissed the idea as unrealistic.
3. The teacher dismissed the class early.

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#83

distort

Verb

Example sentences

1. The mirror can distort your image.
2. Do not distort the facts to support your opinion.
3. Strong emotions may distort our judgment.

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#84

diverse

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The city has a diverse population.
2. The class discussed diverse views on the issue.
3. A healthy diet includes diverse kinds of food.

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#85

dominant

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Blue is the dominant color in the painting.
2. The company became dominant in the local market.
3. His dominant hand is his right hand.

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#86

dynamic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She is a dynamic leader who welcomes change.
2. The market is dynamic and changes quickly.
3. The team has a dynamic style of play.

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#87

elaborate

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Could you elaborate on your main idea?
2. They prepared an elaborate meal for the guests.
3. The plan is too elaborate for such a small project.

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#88

eliminate

Verb

Example sentences

1. We need to eliminate unnecessary costs.
2. The medicine eliminated most of the pain.
3. The team was eliminated from the competition.

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#89

empirical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The theory is supported by empirical evidence.
2. Scientists need empirical data from real tests.
3. His claim was based on opinion, not empirical research.

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#90

encompass

Verb

Example sentences

1. The course encompasses reading, writing, and speaking.
2. The project will encompass several villages.
3. Her duties encompass both planning and training.

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#91

endorse

Verb

Example sentences

1. The doctor endorsed the new health program.
2. I cannot endorse a product I have never used.
3. Several groups endorsed her proposal.

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#92

enhance

Verb

Example sentences

1. Good lighting can enhance the appearance of a room.
2. Training will enhance your job skills.
3. The new camera enhances image quality.

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#93

ensure

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please check the door to ensure it is locked.
2. Regular reviews help ensure high quality.
3. We left early to ensure that we arrived on time.

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#94

equivalent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. One kilometer is equivalent to one thousand meters.
2. His new role is equivalent to a manager's position.
3. The two products are roughly equivalent in quality.

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#95

establish

Verb

Example sentences

1. They plan to establish a new school.
2. The police are trying to establish the facts.
3. Regular meetings help establish trust.

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#96

estimate

Verb

Example sentences

1. We estimate that the work will take two weeks.
2. The builder gave us an estimate of the cost.
3. It is difficult to estimate the size of the crowd.

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#97

evaluate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Teachers evaluate students in different ways.
2. We must evaluate the plan before approving it.
3. The doctor evaluated her condition carefully.

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#98

evident

Adjective

Example sentences

1. It was evident that he was tired.
2. The damage was evident from the broken windows.
3. Her progress became evident after a few weeks.

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#99

evoke

Verb

Example sentences

1. The old song can evoke happy memories.
2. The story evokes feelings of sadness and hope.
3. The photo evoked a strong response from the audience.

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#100

exacerbate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Lack of sleep can exacerbate stress.
2. The heavy rain exacerbated the traffic problem.
3. His angry words only exacerbated the argument.

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