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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Status

Here you will learn some English words related to status, such as "equilibrium", "stagnant", "correlate", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
equilibrium

a balanced state between opposing influences or powers

Ex: After a period of rapid growth , the economy is now moving toward a new state of equilibrium with steady but modest increases .
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disrepair
disrepair
[noun]

a damaged or broken state of a building or other structure, because it has not been taken care of

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seclusion
seclusion
[noun]

the state of being isolated from other things or people, usually by choice

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privacy
privacy
[noun]

a state in which other people cannot watch or interrupt a person

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serenity
serenity
[noun]

a state of calm and peacefulness, free from stress, anxiety, or disturbance

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stability
stability
[noun]

the quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change

Ex: Environmental stability is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and preserving natural resources for future generations .
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sustainability

the capacity to be maintained for a long time and causing no harm to the environment

Ex: Educating communities about sustainability promotes responsible water use .
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moratorium

an officially declared pause of a specific action or policy, often imposed by authorities to allow for review, safety, or negotiation

Ex: The city council voted for a moratorium on building permits in flood-prone areas .
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backlog
backlog
[noun]

a collection of tasks, orders, or materials that have not been completed or processed, requiring attention

Ex: The construction project faced a backlog of materials deliveries , slowing down progress .
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muddle
muddle
[noun]

a state of confusion or disorder characterized by a mixture of things that are not clearly organized or understood

Ex: The project 's timeline was in a muddle due to unexpected delays .
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high profile

something or someone that attracts a lot of public attention or interest due to prominence, importance, or controversy

Ex: The summit meeting between the world leaders was a high-profile diplomatic event.
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tangle
tangle
[noun]

a confused or complicated mass of things that are twisted or interwoven together

Ex: Solving the mystery of the missing funds required unraveling a financial tangle of transactions and investments .
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circumstance

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

Ex: Understanding the circumstances behind the decision is crucial for making sense of it.
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to remain
to remain
[Verb]

to stay in the same state or condition

Ex: Even after the renovations , some traces of the original architecture will remain intact .
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to retain
to retain
[Verb]

to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration

Ex: The school opted to retain the practice of having a mentorship program for new students .
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to preserve

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Ex: The team is currently preserving the historical documents in a controlled environment .
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to suffice

to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

Ex: The basic features of the software suffice for most users' needs.
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to pertain

to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation

Ex: The legal guidelines pertain to the fair treatment of all individuals , regardless of their background or identity .
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to coexist

to exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting

Ex: The technology of the past and present often coexist in hybrid workplaces .
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to suspend

to temporarily put on hold a process or habit

Ex: He suspended his daily jogging routine during the winter months .
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to correspond

to match or be similar to something else

Ex: Can you please ensure that the figures correspond with the data provided ?
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to correlate

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

Ex: Employee satisfaction surveys aim to identify factors that correlate with higher workplace morale .
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to declassify

to remove the classification or status of secrecy from information, making it accessible to the public

Ex: The university library is working to declassify its archives for academic research .
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operative
operative
[Adjective]

currently effective or actively exerting influence

Ex: The decision by the board members became operative upon unanimous consent .
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predetermined
predetermined
[Adjective]

decided or arranged beforehand

Ex: The meeting agenda had a predetermined schedule that everyone followed .
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interdependent
interdependent
[Adjective]

depending on each other and mutually reliant

Ex: The countries signed a treaty to promote interdependent trade relations .
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undisturbed
undisturbed
[Adjective]

left alone without interference or interruption

Ex: The baby finally fell asleep in her nursery room , which was undisturbed and quiet .
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intact
intact
[Adjective]

undamaged and complete

Ex: The family heirloom , passed down through generations , remained intact and cherished by its owners .
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dormant
dormant
[Adjective]

not in an active, developing, or operating state but can become so later on

Ex: Her creative talents were dormant for years before she started painting again .
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idle
idle
[Adjective]

(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use

Ex: He left the conveyor belt idle until the next shift began .
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idyllic
idyllic
[Adjective]

perfect or idealistic, often in a romantic or nostalgic sense

Ex: The painting captured an idyllic rural scene .
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defunct
defunct
[Adjective]

no longer in use, operation, or existence

Ex: We had to discard the defunct printer as it was beyond repair and no longer functional .
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chaotic
chaotic
[Adjective]

having a state of complete disorder

Ex: The restaurant kitchen was chaotic during the dinner rush , with chefs shouting orders and pans clattering .
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full-fledged
full-fledged
[Adjective]

having achieved full status or maturity in a particular role or position

Ex: The new technology has now become a full-fledged part of our daily lives .
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awry
awry
[Adjective]

not operating or happening as expected

Ex: The system malfunctioned , and now the schedule is awry.
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alight
alight
[Adjective]

burning with flames

Ex: Their campfire was still alight in the morning.
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ablaze
ablaze
[Adjective]

brightly illuminated, especially by fire or flames

Ex: The entire building was ablaze with lights during the grand opening .
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tranquil
tranquil
[Adjective]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.
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steady
steady
[Adjective]

not subject to significant change or decline

Ex: Steady income allows for better financial planning .
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derelict
derelict
[Adjective]

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

Ex: The park had become derelict due to years of neglect.
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pitiable
pitiable
[Adjective]

making one feel sorry for someone or something that seems unworthy of respect or consideration

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indivisible
indivisible
[Adjective]

unable to be divided or separated into parts

Ex: The country 's constitution declares its territory indivisible and sovereign .
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quiescent
quiescent
[Adjective]

not currently in motion, operation, or expression

Ex: The lake was quiescent, its surface smooth and undisturbed .
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inseparable
inseparable
[Adjective]

not able to be separated or detached

Ex: His inseparable bond with his dog was evident in their daily walks .
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self-sufficient
self-sufficient
[Adjective]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
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stagnant
stagnant
[Adjective]

lacking movement or circulation

Ex: They drained the stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding .
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inherently
inherently
[Adverb]

in a manner that refers to the natural and essential characteristics of a person, thing, or situation

Ex: The challenge of climbing a mountain is inherently rewarding , providing a sense of accomplishment at the summit .
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