Vocabulary

12 saved words

• nostalgicadjective

  longing for a happier time in the past

  “The old photographs made him nostalgic for summers at the lake.”

  Similar: wistful, sentimental

  Saved Nov 6 · from 2026 March Test B · Reading & Writing, Module 2, Q26

• candidadjective

  honest and direct, even when the truth is uncomfortable

  “The coach gave a candid assessment of the team's weaknesses.”

  Similar: frank, forthright

  Saved Nov 5 · from 2026 March Test B · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q15

• undermineverb

  to weaken gradually or secretly

  “Repeated delays undermined confidence in the project.”

  Similar: weaken, erode

  Saved Nov 4 · from 2026 March Test B · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q1

• nuancedadjective

  showing subtle differences or distinctions

  “The essay offers a nuanced view of the debate.”

  Similar: subtle, refined

  Saved Oct 8 · from 2026 August Test C · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q23

• corroborateverb

  to confirm with additional evidence

  “A second experiment corroborated the original findings.”

  Similar: confirm, verify

  Saved Oct 8 · from 2026 August Test C · Reading & Writing, Module 2, Q4

• obsoleteadjective

  no longer used or useful

  “Streaming made many video stores obsolete.”

  Similar: outdated, defunct

  Saved Sep 21 · from 2026 August Test B · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q23

• substantiateverb

  to provide evidence that supports a claim

  “The author substantiates her argument with survey data.”

  Similar: support, validate

  Saved Sep 21 · from 2026 August Test B · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q13

• reverentadjective

  showing deep respect

  “Visitors spoke in reverent whispers inside the old library.”

  Similar: respectful, admiring

  Saved Sep 21 · from 2026 August Test B · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q14

• volatileadjective

  likely to change suddenly and unpredictably

  “Prices were volatile during the first week of trading.”

  Similar: unstable, erratic

  Saved Sep 8 · from 2026 August Test A · Reading & Writing, Module 2, Q12

• pragmaticadjective

  focused on practical results rather than theory

  “The mayor took a pragmatic approach and fixed the busiest roads first.”

  Similar: practical, realistic

  Saved Sep 7 · from 2026 August Test A · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q20

• circumventverb

  to find a way around a rule or obstacle

  “Engineers circumvented the problem by redesigning the valve.”

  Similar: bypass, evade

  Saved Sep 7 · from 2026 August Test A · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q6

• tenuousadjective

  very weak or slight

  “The link between the two events was tenuous at best.”

  Similar: flimsy, shaky

  Saved Sep 7 · from 2026 August Test A · Reading & Writing, Module 1, Q23