đĒ IBA High-Frequency Word List #2 (26-50)

#26 | manifest đī¸
IBA, DU 2009-10, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15; Official SAT May 2021; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

Giphy
(adjective)- clearly visible or obvious; clear; evident; apparent
Her happiness was manifest in the bright smile on her face.
The problem became manifest as soon as they inspected the engine.
(verb)- to show or reveal something clearly; display; exhibit; express
He manifested his love for music by composing songs every day.
The disease manifested itself in the form of a persistent cough.
(noun)- a document listing a ship's contents, cargo, passengers, and crew, for the use of customs officers; record in a manifest
After the accident, the police asked for the passenger manifest of the ship.
Every passenger is manifested at the point of departure. [Record in a manifest]
A visible sign of something is called a manifestation of it.
A lack of comfort and luxury is the most obvious manifestation of poverty.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#27 | exacerbate đĨ (-)
IBA, DU 2010-11, 2017-18, IBA, DU June 2017; IBA JU 2018-19; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(verb)- to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more severe
It suggests that something has gone from bad to worse due to additional pressure, tension, or aggravation.
His constant interruptions exacerbated the tension in the room.
Skipping medication only exacerbates the symptoms of the illness.
The process of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse is exacerbation.
A lack of stress reduction skills can lead to the exacerbation of existing problems and the onset of many others.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#28 | capricious đ˛ (-)
IBA, DU 2006-07, 2011-12, IBA, DU Dec 2011; IBA JU 2019-20

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(adjective)- unpredictable; impulsive; likely to change at any moment without clear reason; erratic; fickle
When someone or something is described as capricious, it means that they are likely to change moods, opinions, or actions on a whim. This term is often used to criticize unpredictability in people or systems where stability is expected.
A caprice is a whim. Whim means a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained. She bought the bag on a whim.
She attempted a quadruple somersault off the 10-meter diving board as a caprice. It was a painful caprice.
Her capricious moods made it hard to plan anything with her.
The capricious weather ruined our picnic plans.
His capricious decisions often left his team confused and frustrated.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#29 | denounce đĸ
IBA, DU 2008-09, 2015-16, IBA, DU July 2016; BCS 31st; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(verb)- to publicly declare something or someone as wrong, evil, or reprehensible; condemn; censure; criticize; accuse; decry
It is often used to condemn actions, behaviors, or policies in a formal or public manner.
The activist denounced the government's inaction on climate change.
He was quick to denounce the corrupt officials involved in the scandal.
The community denounced the violent protest, calling for peaceful dialogue.
An act of denouncing is a denunciation.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#30 | entangle đĒĸ (-)
IBA, DU 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16; IBA JU 2019-20; Official SAT Oct 2013
(verb)- to involve someone or something in a complicated or difficult situation, or to twist and trap something so that it becomes difficult to separate; ensnare; embroil
It refers both to literal situations (like ropes becoming tangled) and metaphorical ones (like getting involved in complex problems).
The fishing nets entangled the dolphin, making it difficult for it to swim.
He became entangled in legal issues that dragged on for years.
Their friendship was entangled with unresolved conflicts from the past
The noun form is entanglement.
Disentangle means freeing something or someone from something that is entangled with: untangle, unravel, unsnarl, extricate, untwine
"I must go," she said, disentangling her fingers from Gabriel's.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#31 | admonish â ī¸
IBA, DU 2010-11, 2016-17; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(verb)- to warn, advise, or gently reprimand someone, often to correct their behavior or prevent future mistakes; warn; advise or urge someone earnestly; reprove
It suggests giving constructive criticism, typically in a kind but firm way. The connotation of this word is neutral to mildly negative. It implies correction or warning, but the tone is often gentler than harsher forms of criticism like rebuke or castigate. It is used when someone is being scolded or warned but with the intention of offering guidance or advice. It reflects concern for the person's improvement, unlike harsher reprimands.
The teacher admonished the students to be quiet during the lecture.
She admonished him for being late but in a friendly, concerned tone.
The coach admonished the team to focus more on discipline during practice.
The noun is admonition, and the adjective is admonitory. He received numerous admonitions for his behavior.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#32 | rebuke đ (-)
IBA, DU 2010-11, 2016-17; IBA, DU June 2017
(verb + noun)- to criticize or scold someone sharply because of their behavior or actions; reprimand; reproach; admonish
It implies disapproval, often with a coercive tone, though not as formal or severe as censure or castigate. A rebuke suggests a direct, verbal correction, often in response to inappropriate or wrong behavior. It is typically less formal than censure but still strong enough to signal disapproval.
The manager rebuked the employee for missing the deadline.
His careless remarks earned him a sharp rebuke from his teacher.
The committee rebuked her for failing to follow proper procedures.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#33 | censure đĢ (-)
IBA, DU 2007-08; IBA, DU 2016-17; BCS 32nd; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(noun + verb)- formal disapproval or strong criticism, often by an official body or authority; reproach; reprimand; condemnation; rebuke
It is a formal expression of disapproval, especially in a professional, legal, or political context.
The senator faced censure from his colleagues for violating ethics rules.
The board censured the executive for his inappropriate conduct during the meeting.
A senate that made a habit of censuring senators might be said to be censorious. To be censorious is to be highly critical - to do a lot of censuring.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#34 | castigate đŖī¸(-)
IBA, DU 2016-17; IBA JU 2018-19; Official SAT Oct 2013
(verb)- to criticize or reprimand someone severely; rebuke; scold; berate; chastise; censure
It refers to scolding or rebuking someone harshly for their actions, often with the intent of correcting or punishing them. It often carries the implication of a public or very serious scolding.
He was castigated by the press for his controversial remarks.
Castigation
The politician endured public castigation after his controversial remarks.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#35 | facile đââī¸
IBA, DU 2010-11; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(adjective)- something that is easily achieved or done, but often with the implication that it lacks depth, sincerity, or thoroughness; glib; superficial; simplistic; easy
It can describe work, explanations, or actions that seem effortless but are often oversimplified. It suggests that something is too easily done, often implying superficiality or a lack of genuine effort. However, it can also simply mean âeasyâ without negative connotation, depending on context. When something is described as facile, it implies that it is either too easy or achieved without much depth or thought. It can be used to describe ideas, solutions, or performances that appear smooth and effortless but lack complexity or sincerity.
The studentâs facile explanation didnât fully capture the complexity of the topic.
His facile charm won over the audience, but it didnât last when they realized how little substance was behind his words.
The problem seemed facile at first glance, but it was actually quite difficult to solve.
A man of facile and shallow intellect.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#36 | conscientious â (+)
IBA, DU 2017-18; IBA JU 2019-20

Giphy
(adjective)- someone who is diligent, responsible, and guided by a strong sense of duty or ethics; punctilious; sedulous
It implies a person who is careful to do tasks well and is motivated by moral principles. It suggests that someone is hardworking, reliable, and takes their responsibilities seriously, often going the extra mile to ensure things are done correctly and ethically.
She is a conscientious student who always turns in her assignments on time.
The individual is denied even the opportunity to break the law on conscientious grounds.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#37 | meticulous đ
IBA, DU 2009-10, Dec 2016; Official SAT Practice Test 2004-05

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(adjective)- someone who is very careful and precise, paying close attention to detail; painstaking (done with or employing great care and thoroughness); fastidious
It describes a thorough and diligent approach, ensuring that everything is done with accuracy and care. When someone is described as meticulous, it implies that they are careful and detail-oriented, making sure that everything is done perfectly. This trait is often valued in tasks requiring precision, such as research, craftsmanship, or organization.
He approached the project with meticulous attention to detail, leaving no aspect overlooked.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#38 | importune đ (-)
IBA, DU June 2012; Official SAT Oct 2013
(verb)- to ask someone persistently and repeatedly for something, often in an urgent or insistent manner
It implies making requests in a way that can be annoying or intrusive. When someone importunes, they are pressuring or bothering others with continuous or urgent demands. This type of request is typically unwanted and can be seen as annoying or inappropriate due to its intensity.
He importuned his boss for a raise, asking repeatedly even though it was clear the answer was no.
She importuned her parents to let her go to the party, asking again and again despite their refusal.
To importune or be characterized by importuning is to be importunate.
Leslieâs importunate boyfriend calls her day and night to ask her if she still loves him; after the hundredth such phone call, she understandably decided that she did not.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#39 | prosaic đ
IBA, DU 2006-07; Official SAT Oct 2013
(adjective)- dull; unimaginative; ordinary; lacking in imagination or excitement; mundane; commonplace
When something is described as prosaic, it implies that it is ordinary and lacks the artistic or imaginative qualities that make things interesting or captivating. Itâs often used to critique writing, art, or everyday tasks that are seen as mundane or unexciting.
The speech was well-written but felt prosaic, lacking the inspiration needed to move the audience.
His day-to-day tasks were prosaic, filled with routine paperwork and meetings.
Despite the exotic setting, the novelâs storyline was disappointingly prosaic.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#40 | compelling 𧲠(+)
IBA, DU 2011-12, 2017-18

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(adjective)- something that is very convincing, persuasive, or irresistibly interesting
It can describe an argument, idea, or narrative that strongly captures attention or makes people feel compelled to agree or engage. When something is described as compelling, it implies that it is forceful, convincing, or extremely interesting. It grabs attention and holds it, whether through the strength of an argument or the appeal of a story.
The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the juryâs decision.
Her compelling speech convinced many people to support the cause.
To compel someone to do something is to force him or her to do it. Our consciences compelled us to turn the money we had found over to the authorities.
The noun is compulsion, which also means an irresistible impulse to do something irrational.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#41 | inconsequential đ¸ī¸
IBA, DU Dec 2016, May 2018; Official SAT Oct 2013
(adjective)- not important or significant; trivial
They talked about inconsequential things.
Consequential
following as a result or effect; resulting from an act, but not immediately and directly; important; significant
A loss of confidence and a consequential withdrawal of funds.
Consequential damages.
The new congress lacked consequential leaders.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#42 | comprehensive đ (+)
IBA, DU 2008-09, IBA, DU June 2011; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(adjective)- covering or including everything
The insurance policy was comprehensive; it covered all possible losses.
A comprehensive examination is one that covers everything in a course or everything in a particular field or knowledge.
Mabelâs knowledge of English was comprehensive; she even understood what comprehensive means.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
āĻŽāύ⧠āϰāĻžāĻāĻžāϰ āϏāĻšāĻ āĻāĻĒāĻžā§
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#43 | blight đ (-)
IBA, DU 2011-12, 2012-13; Official SAT Oct 2013
(noun + verb)- something that causes harm, damage, or ruin, especially when it affects plants, but it can also describe anything that spoils or negatively impacts a situation, place, or quality; ruin; damage; spoil
The crops were affected by a blight that destroyed half the harvest.
The factory closure blighted the once-thriving town, leaving it in economic despair.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#44 | fragmentary đ§Š
IBA, DU 2008-09, 2011-12; Official SAT Oct 2013
(adjective)- incomplete; disconnected; made up of fragments; disjoint
Since the coup leaders refuse to allow the press into the country, our information is still fragmentary at this point.
She has only a fragmentary knowledge of our national anthem; she can sing the first, fifth, and eleventh lines, and thatâs all.
To fragment is to break into pieces. Fragmented means split up or divided.
Fragmentary and fragmented are not quite synonyms. Fragmentary means something that is incomplete from the start, whereas fragmented suggests that something was once whole but has been broken or split into parts (like a fragmented society, fragmented memory, or fragmented system).
Fragmentation means the process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments. In computing, this also means the storing of a file in several separate areas of memory scattered throughout a hard disk. The fragmentation of society into a collection of interest groups.
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#45 | nebulous âī¸ (-)
IBA, DU 2010-11, 2013-14; Official SAT Practice Test 2004-05

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(adjective)- unclear, ill-defined, hazy, vague or indistinct, especially when referring to ideas, concepts, or plans; a lack of form or detail, making it hard to understand or interpret
His explanation of the project was nebulous, leaving everyone confused.
She had a nebulous idea of what she wanted to do after graduation.
The company's future plans remain nebulous, with no clear direction outlined.
A nebula is a cloud of interstellar gas and dust, and from our vantage point here on earth, it is just about as nebulous as you can get. The plural form is nebulae.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#46 | satiate đŊī¸
IBA, DU 2010-11; IBA, DU 2019-20; 2016 Official SAT Practice Test 1

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(verb + adjective)- to satisfy a desire or need fully, especially hunger or thirst, to the point where no more is wanted or needed; to fulfil other cravings or desires until they are completely met; sate; quench; gratify; indulge
The large meal was enough to satiate his hunger after a long day.
She couldn't find anything to satiate her desire for adventure.
Even after the party, his thirst for attention wasn't fully satiated.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#47 | increment đ
IBA, DU 2009-10, 2017-18; IBA, DU Dec 2016
(noun)- an increase; one in a series of increases
Bernard received a small increment in his salary each year, even though he did less and less work every day that passed.
This yearâs fund-raising total represented an increment of 1 percent over last yearâs. This yearâs total represented an incremental change from last yearâs.
Orville built up his savings account incrementally, one dollar at a time.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#48 | amenable đ (+)
IBA, DU June 2012; IBA, DU 2016-17, 2017-18
(adjective)- being open to suggestions, easily persuaded, or willing to agree or cooperate; obedient; agreeable; willing to give in to the wishes of another; cooperative; flexible; accommodating
She was amenable to trying the new plan.
The manager was amenable to feedback from the team.
Not all IBA math questions are amenable to amazing shortcuts.
āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž:
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#49 | amiable đ
IBA, DU June 2012

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(adjective)- having a friendly, pleasant, and likeable personality; agreeable; affable; genial
It describes someone who is easy to get along with, kind, and approachable.
She was an amiable host, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
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āĻŦāĻžāĻāϞāĻž āĻŦāĻžāĻā§āϝ⧠āĻĒā§āϰā§ā§āĻ
#50 | amicable đ¤
BCS 31th; Rupali Bank SO â13; IBA JU 2014-15

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(adjective)- characterized by friendliness and goodwill, especially in situations that might otherwise involve conflict or disagreement.
It often refers to peaceful and cooperative interactions or resolutions, where both parties are on good terms.
Despite their differences, they reached an amicable agreement.
Two not very amiable (friendly) people might make an amicable agreement.
Even though the US and China had tensions between them, they trade amicably with each other.
Apu and Nahar had a surprisingly amicable divorce and remained good friends even after paying their lawyers' fees.
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