Social Science Vocabulary
Vocabulary words related to social science that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
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Unusual or deviating from the normal or expected
A ritual washing of the body, especially as part of a religious practice
Not normal or average in appearance, behavior, or function
A large or excessive amount of something, often pleasant or desirable.
Existing in or characterized by a large quantity or amount.
Causing harm or injury, often through unfair or cruel behavior.
Relating to education, especially higher education, or a subject studied in an educational instituti...
A person holding a professorship or other academic position in a university or educational instituti...
An institution of higher education, or a group of people who come together to study or pursue a shar...
An unexpected, unintended event or occurrence, often causing harm or injury.
Habituated or accustomed to something, especially in terms of behavior, surroundings, or sensations.
The branch of physics dealing with the production, transmission, and perception of sound, especially...
An excessive or irrational fear of heights, often resulting in anxiety, avoidance, or other psycholo...
The quality or state of being precise, sharply defined, or keenly observed, especially in terms of s...
A person's ability to discover and understand things that are not immediately apparent, often charac...
Sharp, intense, or severe, often in terms of pain, emotion, or sensation, or having a sudden or brie...
A person who has a strong physical or psychological need for a substance or activity.
Causing or characterized by physical or psychological dependence.
To talk to someone sternly, usually in a disapproving or warning manner, often to stop bad behavior ...
A strong warning, often in words or speech, to change one's behavior, correct an action, or show som...
A person between childhood and adulthood, especially during the teenage years when they are physical...
A person who is fully grown or fully developed, especially to the point where they are fully capable...
Having a lot of money or property; wealthy or prosperous.
Relating to farming or rural life
A name or identity used by someone for secret or undercover purposes, or a name that a person uses f...
Having or showing feelings of anger, resentment, or opposition
Keeping a distance, often in a reserved or distant manner, or unapproachable.
Selfless and concerned with the needs and welfare of others, rather than one's own interests.
amity is a state of friendship, harmony, and peaceful relations between persons, groups, or nations;...
amoral describes something that is without moral character or standards; having no sense of right or...
an anarchist is someone who rejects the principles and institutions of a state or government; believ...
anarchy refers to a state of society without government or organized authority, where the rules of l...
Disagreeing with the normal, expected, or typical pattern or behavior.
The quality or state of being anonymous, or unknown in identity or name.
Not openly identified or named, or lacking a distinct identity.
A person who studies human culture, behavior, and evolution, often using cross-cultural and interdis...
The systematic study of human culture, behavior, and evolution, often examining and comparing cultur...
The state or quality of being old, especially a period of history or cultural heritage.
Confident or self-assured behavior, often with a sense of calm or serenity.
To express regret or remorse for a mistake or error.
To shock, outrage, or disgust someone, often due to a harsh or unacceptable situation.
Well-suited or relevant to a particular situation, often due to a common quality or characteristic.
A class of people who have high social status or noble birth, often characterized by wealth and priv...
A member of an aristocracy, typically characterized by wealth, refinement, and social standing.
To stir up or awaken a feeling, emotion, or activity in someone or something.
The state of being in a position of power or authority, often over others or in a particular domain.
Feeling regret, guilt, or embarrassment about something, often due to its foolishness or inappropria...
Showing confidence and willingness to assert one's own opinions or rights.
Shrewd or clever in perception or judgment; having a keen understanding.
A bond or connection between two or more things, often emotional or psychological.
To achieve or gain something, often through effort or perseverance.
A person's stance, behavior, or disposition, often reflecting their thoughts or feelings.
Not ordinary or average, often due to a deviation from the norm or a unique characteristic.
To verify or confirm the identity or authenticity of something, often by presenting official documen...
Having or based on authority; entitled to command respect or obedience.
Related to or based on the life story of a person, often in a memoir, diary, or fiction.
Disinclined or opposed to something; having an existing bias or prejudice.
Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Luggage carried when traveling; also used metaphorically to refer to emotional or psychological burd...