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262 SAT Vocab Words You’re Bound to See on Test Day

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Word
Definition
Example Sentence
Abate
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
Abstract
adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.
Abysmal
adj. extremely bad
I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!
Accordingly
adv. in accordance with
All students must behave accordingly.
Acquisition
n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.
Adapt
v. to make suit a new purpose
v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of Americans.
Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments.
Adept
adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin.
Adequate
adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
Though his resume was adequate, the company doubted whether he’d be a good fit.
Advent
n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb.
Adversarial
adj. relating to hostile opposition
An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.
Advocate
n. someone who promotes or defends something
v. to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.)
I am an advocate for free higher education.
Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices.
Aesthetic
adj. relating to beauty or refined taste
The aesthetic decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as if you were a character in a fairy tale.
Afford
v. to be able to buy
v. to be able to spare
He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car.
I can’t afford to lose any more pencils!
Agitate
v. to promote something (usu. a cause)
They’re agitating for better health care.
Allow
v. to permit or consent to
US law allows citizens to speak freely.
Allude
v. to make a secretive mention of something
She alluded to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything more about it.
Altercation
n. a noisy argument or confrontation
Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.
Ambiguous
adj. unclear or vague in meaning
Her ambiguous statement made me question whether she could be trusted.
Ambitious
adj. having a powerful desire for success or achievement
Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday.
Ambivalence
n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract.
Analogous
adj. similar but not identical
Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.
Annihilate
v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction
The dictator sent orders to annihilate the group of rebels.
Anomaly
n. something different from the norm
This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens.
Anticipate
v. assume to be likely to happen
The party was just as fun as I had anticipated it would be.
Antipathy
n. a strong feeling of dislike
Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.
Apex
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.
Apprehension
n. fearful expectation of something
Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train.
Articulate
v. to clearly express in words
She articulated her opinion on the price of the house.
Artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.
Assertion
n. a strong declaration
His assertion that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh.
Austere
adj. extremely plain
adj. stern and forbidding
adj. relating to self-denial
He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods.
My boss had an austere expression on her face.
An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn’t for everybody.
Authenticity
n. the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived
The police officer doubted the authenticity of the suspect’s story.
Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
Avid
adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something
Gerald is an avid soccer fan.
Basic
adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something
You have to start with basic Russian before you can move on to the advanced level.
Bear
v. to have as a characteristic
v. to have (a child)
v. to bring forth
v. to put up with
She bears a strong resemblance to your mother.
Judy will bear her first child later this year.
My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year.
I can’t bear her complaining any longer!
Benevolent
adj. kind, generous
Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits.
Bias
n. a preconception that prevents objectivity
It’s important to avoid bias when investigating a crime.
Bittersweet
adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness
The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet.
Bolster
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.
Boost
n. an increase or growth
v. to increase or make grow
The boost in profits was a welcome change.
In order to boost profits, you need to cater to your customers.
Brawl
n. an intense, loud fight
v. to fight loudly and disruptively
brawl broke out at school today after one student accused another of cheating.
The two students brawled for an hour.
Brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse
The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.
Candid
adj. direct, blunt
Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor.
Candor
n. the trait of being honest and frank
I admire her candor, especially when nobody else bothers to speak up.
Capitalize
v. to use to your advantage
I’d like to capitalize on your math skills by having your work the cash register.
Capture
v. to trap or take possession of
v. to successfully represent or imitate
v. to captivate, mesmerize
v. to catch or seize
The spy was captured by the enemy.
Your painting beautifully captures the ephemerality of life.
I was captured by her beauty.
The cops captured the criminal three days after the incident.
Civic
adj. relating to the city or citizens
Voting is a civic duty.
Clinical
adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting)
Her clinical approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively.
Clout
n. special advantage or power
Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of clout.
Coarse
adj. indicating a rough texture
adj. lacking refinement or sophistication
The horse’s mane was coarse, as if it had never been washed.
The queen’s coarse way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty.
Coincide
v. to happen at the same time
It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals.
Commission
n. the use of payment to request something (e.g., a service or product)
This painting was commissioned by a rich merchant in 1589.
Comparable
adj. able to be compared
This novel is comparable to Huckleberry Finn.
Competent
adj. sufficiently qualified
We need to hire a competent web developer to create a good website for our company.
Complacent
adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve
Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was complacent with his life as a poet.
Complement
v. to make perfect or complete
This wine perfectly complements this platter of gourmet cheese.
Concede
v. to be forced to agree or surrender
v. to admit to a transgression
With no chance of winning the battle, the army at last conceded.
Dan conceded to pranking his sister.
Conceive
v. to imagine or come up with
The plan to build the city was originally conceived in the early 1900s.
Condone
v. to overlook, approve, or allow
She couldn't condone her daughter's rebellious behavior.
Conducive
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying.
Conduct
v. to control or manage
v. to behave a certain way
The group conducted their research abroad last year.
Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly.
Confide
v. to share something secretive with someone
She confided all of her biggest secrets in her best friend.
Confine
v. to put limits on; to restrict
We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain.
Consensus
n. overall agreement
After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus.
Constitute
v. to form or compose (part of) something
The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement.
Contemplate
v. to think deeply about
She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student.
Contend
v. to maintain or assert (an opinion)
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