SAT Math and Logic - Time and Order

Here you will learn some English words related to time and order, such as "concurrent", "ephemeral", "periodically", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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concurrent [adjective]

happening or taking place at the same time

Ex: She 's juggling concurrent responsibilities at work , overseeing both the marketing and sales teams .
ongoing [adjective]

currently occurring or continuing

Ex: She is actively involved in the ongoing project to revitalize the city center .
impending [adjective]

about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency

Ex: The teacher warned the students about the impending exam .
perpetual [adjective]

continuing forever or indefinitely into the future

Ex: The museum has a perpetual exhibition of historical artifacts .
chronological [adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex:
intercalary [adjective]

(of a day or month) added to a calendar to align it with the solar year or another astronomical cycle

Ex: In ancient Rome , an intercalary month called " Mercedonius " was occasionally added to the calendar .
permanent [adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

Ex: They moved into a permanent home after years of traveling from place to place .
ephemeral [adjective]

lasting or existing for a small amount of time

Ex: The happiness from winning the lottery proved to be ephemeral , fading quickly once reality set in .
perennial [adjective]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

Ex: The organization 's mission reflects perennial values that aim to improve the community for generations to come .
abiding [adjective]

enduring for a prolonged priod

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imminent [adjective]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

Ex: The doctor warned the patient of the imminent risk of heart attack if lifestyle changes were not made .
timeless [adjective]

remaining unaffected by the passage of time

Ex: The beauty of the old town has a timeless charm .
vintage [adjective]

(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless design

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retrospective [adjective]

referring or relating to a past event

Ex: The film is a retrospective view of the events that shaped the nation ’s history .
overdue [adjective]

‌not paid, done, etc. within the required or expected timeframe

Ex: The project deadline is overdue , and we need to catch up on our tasks .
futuristic [adjective]

having extremely modern, innovative technology or design, often resembling what might be expected in the future

Ex: The futuristic smart home featured voice-activated controls , automated appliances , and biometric security systems .
looming [adjective]

approaching or coming soon, often with a sense of concern or importance

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primordial [adjective]

belonging to the beginning of time

Ex: The primordial instincts of survival are deeply rooted in the human psyche .
transient [adjective]

having a very short duration

Ex: The feeling of sadness was transient , passing quickly as she focused on happier thoughts .
upcoming [adjective]

about to come to pass

Ex: The company is excited about its upcoming product launch .
forthcoming [adjective]

referring to an event or occurrence that is about to happen very soon

Ex: The politician remained tight-lipped about any forthcoming policy initiatives .
lasting [adjective]

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

Ex: The monument was built from durable materials to ensure it would have a lasting impact on future generations .
periodic [adjective]

taking place or repeating at consistent, set intervals over time

Ex: The company performs periodic reviews of its policies to keep them up-to-date .

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

Ex: She read a chronicle of the city ’s development over the last century .
eternity [noun]

time that is endless

Ex: Love , they say , lasts for an eternity , transcending the boundaries of time and space .
bout [noun]

a short duration or episode during which a particular activity or event occurs

Ex: During his latest bout of creativity , he painted three new canvases in just two days .
solstice [noun]

either of the two times of the year when the sun reaches its farthest or closest distance from the equator

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the act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations

Ex: The anniversary celebration included a retrospect of the company 's milestones and achievements .
schedule [noun]

a plan or timetable outlining the sequence of events or activities

Ex: He adjusted his schedule to accommodate the unexpected changes in his travel plans .

the state or process of two or more things occurring at the same time or working together in harmony

Ex: The concert required perfect synchronization between the musicians and the lighting technicians .

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

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to occur at the same time as something else

Ex: The meeting coincides with his vacation , so he wo n't be able to attend .

to make something last longer in time than it would naturally

Ex: They prolonged the meeting to discuss important matters .

to extend a period of time or duration

Ex: The illness protracted his recovery and delayed his return to work .

(particularly of a time period) to no longer be valid or active

Ex: The deadline for registration has expired , so no more applications are being accepted .
to span [verb]

to cover or last the whole of a period of time

Ex: The project will span the entire semester , from September to December .

to intentionally prolong the completion of an action or process

Ex: The manager lingered in approving the budget , seeking further justification from the team before moving forward .

at exactly the same time

Ex: The conference was broadcast simultaneously to a global audience .
temporarily [adverb]

for a limited period of time

Ex: The road closure is temporarily affecting traffic .
annually [adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The company hosts a charity event annually .
initially [adverb]

at the starting point of a process or situation

Ex: I initially hated sushi , but now it 's my favorite food .
rarely [adverb]

on a very infrequent basis

Ex: It rarely snows in this part of the country .

in an immediate manner with no delay

Ex: The software provided results instantaneously after the analysis .

now and then or from time to time

Ex: He periodically volunteers at the food bank .

for an unspecified period of time

Ex: The construction project is on hold indefinitely until funding is secured .
invariably [adverb]

in every case without exception

Ex: Invariably , he greets everyone with a smile .
thereafter [adverb]

from a particular time onward

Ex: The company launched a new product , and sales increased thereafter .

the sequence in which one thing follows another in time

Ex: In quick succession , three alarms went off , signaling an urgent situation .

someone or something that comes before another of the same type, acting as a sign of what will come next

Ex: The dark clouds were a precursor to the approaching storm .

the period following an event, especially one that has a significant impact or causes considerable change

Ex: Following the announcement , the aftermath was filled with uncertainty and speculation about the future .
antecedent [adjective]

existing or occurring before something else

Ex: The antecedent conditions of the treaty set the stage for future negotiations .
precedent [adjective]

earlier in time, order, arrangement, or significance, often serving as an example or rule to be followed in the future

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subsequent [adjective]

occurring or coming after something else

Ex: He faced subsequent challenges after recovering from the initial setback .
preliminary [adjective]

occurring before a more important thing, particularly as an act of introduction

Ex: We conducted a preliminary survey to gather information about the market .
hierarchical [adjective]

relating to a system that is organized based on social ranking or levels of authority

Ex: The company 's hierarchical management style may inhibit innovation and creativity .
latter [adjective]

referring to the second of two things mentioned

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alternate [adjective]

done or happening every other time

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consecutive [adjective]

continuously happening one after another

Ex: This is the fifth consecutive day of heavy rainfall in the region .

to arrange items or events in a particular order

Ex: I sequence the steps in the process to ensure efficiency .

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

Ex: His sudden silence during the meeting foreshadowed unexpected news .