SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Process

Here you will learn some English words related to process, such as "revert", "onset", "proactive", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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onset [noun]

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

Ex: She took medication at the onset of her migraine to alleviate the pain .

awakening [noun]

the start or realization of something new

Ex: The civil rights era marked an awakening in the struggle for racial equality and social justice in the United States .

outset [noun]

the beginning of something

Ex: She made it clear from the outset that she expected complete honesty .

inception [noun]

the starting point of an activity or event

Ex: The project faced challenges from its inception , requiring constant adaptation .

infancy [noun]

the initial period in which an idea, project, technology, or organization is just beginning to develop

Ex: The field of genetic research was in its infancy when scientists first began mapping the human genome .

to halt [verb]

to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end

Ex: In response to safety concerns , the airline chose to halt flights to the affected region .

to cease [verb]

to bring an action, activity, or process to an end

Ex: He promised to cease smoking after realizing the health risks .

to truncate [verb]

to cut something short in length or duration

to revert [verb]

to go back to a previous state, condition, or behavior

Ex: Due to budget constraints , the project had to revert to its original scope .

to undergo [verb]

to experience or endure a process, change, or event

Ex: As part of the research study , participants had to undergo various tests and assessments .

to unfold [verb]

to develop or progress in a way that shows promise or potential

Ex: As the research unfolded , scientists discovered groundbreaking findings that could revolutionize the field .

to commence [verb]

to start happening or being

Ex: The ceremony commenced with a speech from the mayor .

to abort [verb]

to stop and end a process before it finishes

Ex: They decided to abort the project because of funding issues .

to reciprocate [verb]

to respond in kind to a gesture or action

Ex: In a healthy relationship , partners often reciprocate love and support .

interactive [adjective]

involving mutual action or influence between two or more entities

Ex: The game encourages interactive gameplay where players collaborate to solve puzzles .

proactive [adjective]

characterized by taking initiative to control or influence a situation rather than merely reacting to events

Ex: She adopted a proactive strategy to improve team performance .

nascent [adjective]

newly started or formed, and expected to further develop and grow

Ex:

inaugural [adjective]

marking the beginning or initiation of something, often an event, series, or period

Ex: The company 's inaugural product release was eagerly anticipated by consumers .

seamless [adjective]

without any interruptions, mistakes, or visible imperfections

Ex: The transition between scenes in the play was so seamless that the audience barely noticed the changes .

longstanding [adjective]

having persisted or existed for a significant amount of time

Ex: This longstanding dispute between the two nations dates back centuries and shows no sign of resolution .

interminable [adjective]

feeling endlessly long and tedious

Ex: The students sighed as the professor began yet another interminable lecture on the same topic .

recurrent [adjective]

repeatedly happening or reappearing, often at regular intervals

Ex: Wildlife managers implemented measures to protect birds from recurrent habitat loss threatening populations .

underway [adjective]

currently happening

Ex: The renovation of the house is underway , with workers busy repairing and painting .

inexorable [adjective]

refusing to be moved by argument or emotion

Ex: His inexorable stance frustrated negotiators on both sides .

firsthand [adverb]

in a manner directly from the original source or from personal experience

Ex: The journalist reported on the event firsthand , providing detailed accounts .

formative [adjective]

influencing the development or growth of something else, particularly during a crucial period

Ex: The mentor 's guidance was formative in his career path .

concerted [adjective]

carried out jointly by multiple individuals or groups

Ex: The government launched a concerted crackdown on organized crime in the city , involving multiple law enforcement agencies .

mechanically [adverb]

in an automatic manner as if by using an engine, opposed to human effort alone

Ex: With a simple twist , the vending machine dispensed the snack mechanically .

passively [adverb]

without taking action or showing opposition

Ex: The country can not afford to remain passively indifferent to rising tensions .

inversely [adverb]

in a manner where one thing is opposite or contrary to another

Ex: The quality of his work improved inversely with the reduction of his workload .

progressively [adverb]

in a manner that advances or develops gradually over time

Ex: The city 's infrastructure has been progressively upgraded to meet growing demands .

intermittently [adverb]

at irregular intervals, with breaks or pauses in between

Ex: The bird chirped intermittently from the tree outside .

actively [adverb]

in a way that involves effort and participation rather than being passive

Ex: They actively campaigned for cleaner public transport .

crescendo [noun]

the peak or climax of a process, activity, or sequence of events

Ex: The political campaign 's momentum reached a crescendo just before election day .

interruption [noun]

an abrupt event that stops or disrupts something in progress

Ex: He apologized for the interruption and quickly continued his presentation .

termination [noun]

the action of putting an end to something

retention [noun]

the act of keeping something that one already has

tactic [noun]

a carefully planned action or strategy to achieve a specific goal

Ex: His tactic of arriving early ensured he got the best seat .

technique [noun]

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

Ex: The artist used innovative painting techniques to create stunning works of art .

byproduct [noun]

an additional result or consequence that occurs alongside the main outcome, often unexpectedly

Ex: Increased traffic congestion can be a byproduct of urban development .

exhaust [noun]

the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery

Ex: The factory installed air filters to reduce the release of particulate matter in the exhaust expelled into the atmosphere .

to glitch [verb]

(of a machine or system) to suffer a sudden malfunction or fault that stops something from working correctly

mechanism [noun]

a system of separate parts acting together in order to perform a task

algorithm [noun]

a finite sequence of well-defined, mathematical instructions for completing a specific task or solving a problem

Ex:

output [noun]

the tangible or measurable results, products, or goods produced by a process or system

Ex: The output of the research project was published in several academic journals .

occurrence [noun]

an event or incident that happens or takes place, often referring to specific instances observed or recorded

Ex: The occurrence of errors in the system slowed down the production process .

corollary [noun]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

Ex: The corollary of improving healthcare access is a longer average lifespan .

incidence [noun]

the rate or frequency at which something happens or occurs

Ex: Schools in the region reported a lower incidence of bullying after implementing new programs .

perpetuation [noun]

the action of maintaining or continuing something, typically a practice, belief, or state

Ex: Economic policies can contribute to the perpetuation of inequality .

payoff [noun]

a reward or consequence received as a result of actions, whether positive or negative

Ex: The company 's investment in technology had a significant payoff in productivity .

remnant [noun]

a tiny fragment or piece that survives after the larger part has been used, removed, or destroyed

Ex: She sewed a quilt using remnants of fabric from various projects .

vestige [noun]

a minor remaining part or trace of something that is no longer present in full

Ex: The abandoned house still contained a few vestiges of the family that once lived there .

remains [noun]

the leftover parts or fragments of something that has been used, consumed, or destroyed

Ex: She collected the remains of the old car to sell for scrap metal .

ramification [noun]

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

Ex: The decision to cut funding for education had social ramifications , affecting the quality of schools and opportunities for students .

consequence [noun]

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: They discussed the potential consequences of climate change .

interplay [noun]

the mutual action and reaction between two or more elements, often influencing each other

Ex: The interplay between technology and human behavior shapes modern society .

implication [noun]

a possible consequence that something can bring about

Ex: The report highlighted the implications of climate change for future generations .

to fare [verb]

to perform or manage oneself in a particular way, especially in response to a situation or condition

Ex: The students were concerned about how they would fare in the challenging exam .

to culminate [verb]

to end by coming to a climactic point

Ex: The journey culminated in reaching the summit of the mountain .

to reverse [verb]

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

Ex: The school board voted to reverse the decision to eliminate art and music programs .

to stall [verb]

to cease to make progress or move forward

Ex: The negotiations stalled after the first round of talks .

to retard [verb]

to experience a delay or slow progress in a process or activity

Ex: Heavy snowfall caused the delivery schedule to retard significantly .

outbreak [noun]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

Ex: Health officials were concerned about the outbreak of measles in the neighborhood .

continuously [adverb]

without any pause or interruption

Ex: The rain fell continuously for hours , causing flooding .

SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
Literary Words	Uncommon Meanings	Figurative Meanings	Concrete and Physical Phrasal Verbs
Abstract and Mental Phrasal Verbs	Collocations	Useful Idioms	Understanding Questions
Clause Connectors	Intensifiers and Mitigators	Strength and Improvement	Support
Weakness and Deterioration	Inhibition	Utility and Creation	Challenges and Struggles
Harm and Danger	Difficulty and Complexity	Success and Reliability	Change
Process	Status	Management of Items