SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Intensifiers and Mitigators

in a notable manner or to a considerable degree, indicating a meaningful impact or importance

in a very complete and detailed way

to a considerable extent or degree

to a very high or exceptional degree

in a way that is significantly severe or concerning

to a degree more noticable and greater than usual

to a surprising extent or degree

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

to an exceptional or remarkable degree

to an excessive degree

in a manner that becomes increasingly faster

in a manner that is of very high significance or scale

to a great level or degree

to a great or vast degree

absolute, complete, or unequivocal in its nature or extent

to a very great amount or degree

to a degree that is higher than usual

by a significant amount or to a significant extent

to an excessive degree

to the highest degree

to a greater extent than is reasonable or necessary

to a certain degree or extent in comparison to something else

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

without being exact

to a degree that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

used to indicate that something is true or applicable only to some extent or degree

to a moderate degree or extent

in a small amount, extent, or level

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

to a very small degree

to a very small degree

nothing more than what is to be said

rarely occurring or happening

to the highest or utmost degree

covering a wide range, indicating thoroughness or comprehensiveness

extreme and with a serious effect

emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion

extremely large or vast in physical size

showing the intensity or greatness of something