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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

Ex: The documentary provided a global perspective on climate change and its impact .
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viewpoint
viewpoint
[noun]

a certain way of thinking about a subject

Ex: The documentary aimed to present a balanced viewpoint by including interviews with people on both sides of the controversial topic .
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conviction

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Ex: His conviction in the power of education inspired many students to pursue higher goals .
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impression

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

Ex: She could n't shake the impression that she had seen him somewhere before .
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slant
slant
[noun]

a biased or subjective angle in presenting information, often reflecting personal or ideological viewpoints

Ex: The news outlet is known for its conservative slant.
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preconception

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

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objection
objection
[noun]

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

Ex: The teacher addressed the students ' objections to the new grading system during class .
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discord
discord
[noun]

lack of agreement between people

Ex: The project team was plagued by discord as individual members had conflicting priorities and goals .
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morale
morale
[noun]

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

Ex: The unexpected victory lifted Jane 's morale, filling her with a sense of accomplishment and renewed energy for future challenges .
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unanimity
unanimity
[noun]

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

Ex: The team showed unanimity in their support for the new strategy .
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consensus
consensus
[noun]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

Ex: Building consensus among family members was challenging , but they finally agreed on a vacation destination .
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chastisement

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

Ex: Laws against chastisement have been implemented to protect children 's rights .
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distaste
distaste
[noun]

a feeling of dislike toward something or someone

Ex: He looked at the messy room with obvious distaste, not wanting to clean it up .
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detractor
detractor
[noun]

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

Ex: Even the most successful companies have their detractors, who often highlight any missteps .
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naysayer
naysayer
[noun]

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

Ex: The naysayers' negative comments only fueled her determination to prove them wrong .
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contrarian

someone who acts against popular opinion, particularly in investment markets

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dissenter
dissenter
[noun]

someone who disagrees with a common belief or an official decision

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antagonistic
antagonistic
[Adjective]

actively opposing someone or something

Ex: Despite her antagonistic feelings , she tried to listen to the other side 's arguments .
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discretion

the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation

Ex: Many argued that too much discretion in law enforcement can lead to inconsistent outcomes .
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reception
reception
[noun]

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

Ex: The book ’s reception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .
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preferential
preferential
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Preferential rates are available to members who book their stays in advance .
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unexceptionable
unexceptionable
[Adjective]

entirely satisfactory and acceptable, without any fault

Ex: The judge 's ruling was based on unexceptionable logic and fairness .
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impartial
impartial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The organization ’s impartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .
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unbiased
unbiased
[Adjective]

not having favoritism or prejudice toward any particular side or viewpoint

Ex: The committee members were chosen for their ability to provide unbiased evaluations of the proposals .
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averse
averse
[Adjective]

strongly opposed to something

Ex: I ’m not averse to trying new activities , but I prefer something low-key .
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disfavor
disfavor
[noun]

a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

Ex: Taking credit for others ' work may lead to disfavor among team members .
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to opt
to opt
[Verb]

to choose something over something else

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .
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to despise

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: We despise cruelty to animals and support organizations that work to protect them .
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to fault
to fault
[Verb]

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

Ex: The investigator could n't fault the witness 's account of the incident .
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to remark
to remark
[Verb]

to express one's opinion through a statement

Ex: After attending the lecture , he took a moment to remark on the speaker 's insightful analysis during the Q&A session .
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to contend

to argue the truth of something

Ex: The politician contended that economic reforms would lead to greater prosperity for all citizens .
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to critique

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

Ex: Her work has been widely critiqued and analyzed by scholars in the field .
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to acclaim

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Ex: The scientist was acclaimed for her groundbreaking research .
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to laud
to laud
[Verb]

to praise or express admiration for someone or something

Ex: The community lauded the firefighters for their bravery during the wildfire .
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to exalt
to exalt
[Verb]

to highly praise or honor someone or something

Ex: The artist has been exalting the beauty of nature through a series of captivating paintings .
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to repudiate

to dismiss or reject something as false

Ex: The government repudiated the claims made by the opposition party , asserting that they were politically motivated .
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to concur
to concur
[Verb]

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

Ex: As the negotiations progressed , the two parties found common ground and began to concur on key terms for the partnership .
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to acquiesce

to reluctantly accept something without protest

Ex: The board of directors reluctantly acquiesced to the CEO 's decision , even though some members disagreed .
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to idolize

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

Ex: Parents are idolized by their children who admire strong role models in their lives .
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to conclude

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

Ex: From her observations of the animal 's behavior , the biologist concluded that it was preparing for hibernation .
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