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SAT Humanities - Opinions

Here you will learn some English words related to opinions, such as "acquiesce", "slant", "repudiate", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
standpoint

an opinion or decision that is formed based on one's belief or circumstances

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perspective

a specific manner of considering something

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viewpoint

a certain way of thinking about a subject

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conviction

a belief or opinion that is very strong

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impression

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

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slant

a unique approach or perspective that is centered around a particular opinion

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preconception

a pre-established opinion that is formed before obtaining proper knowledge or experience

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objection

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

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discord

lack of agreement between people

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morale

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

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unanimity

a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

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consensus

an agreement reached by all members of a group

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chastisement

the act of inflicting physical punishment as a means of discipline or correction

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distaste

a feeling of dislike toward something or someone

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detractor

a person who criticizes or belittles the value or importance of someone or something

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naysayer

a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, especially in opposition to new ideas or proposals

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contrarian

someone who acts against popular opinion, particularly in investment markets

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dissenter

someone who disagrees with a common belief or an official decision

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antagonistic

actively opposing someone or something

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discretion

the ability to make decisions with sound judgment and tact

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reception

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

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preferential

showing or giving advantage, favor, or priority to someone or something over others

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unexceptionable

entirely satisfactory and acceptable, without any fault

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impartial

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

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unbiased

not having favoritism or prejudice towards any particular side or viewpoint

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averse

strongly opposed to something

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disfavor

a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

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to opt

to choose something over something else

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to despise

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

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to fault

to put blame on someone or something for a mistake or problem

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to remark

to express one's opinion through a statement

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to contend

to argue the truth of something

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to critique

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

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to acclaim

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

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to laud

to praise or express admiration for someone or something

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to exalt

to highly praise or honor someone or something

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to repudiate

to dismiss or reject something as false

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to concur

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

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to acquiesce

to reluctantly accept something without protest

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to idolize

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

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to conclude

to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence

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