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SAT VOCABULARYThese words were generated using a top-hits list and are those most likely to recur on the SATevery year. They have been organized by theme and by difficulty. The “Most Important 500 Words”is a word list of medium difficulty and a good starting point for most students. The two Basic WordLists contain easier vocabulary for students who need an easier starting point. The two ChallengingWord Lists contain more difficult vocabulary for students needing a challenge.Most Important 500 13141516171819empiric(al)enumerateepitome, epitomizeequivocalexemplarexhortexpedientfathom 728293031Definitiondifficult to understandappropriate, inclinedcoaxsuccinctagreelist, explainstray from the subject at handclarifyinvolve in an argument or conflictbased on observation and experiment(not theory)listrepresentative exampleambiguousrepresentative exampleencourageusefulunderstandevident, obviousflushed, floweryGroupargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageinappropriateness, discrepancyimpossible to express in wordsimplicit suggestionconciseclear, easily understoodvaguesubtle differenceclear examplebabbleformal declarationsupporterlacking imagination, dullargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageIvy Globalargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and language
nize, scrutinysimiletangentialdefense, counterargumentrejectrejectannul, retract(related to) elegant speech/writing,elegant speaker/writerexamine carefullycomparisondigressive, irrelevantextensive written argument about sometreatisetopicverbosewordy, long-windedauraair, feelingbombasticpompousbuoyantcheerful, floatingcallousinsensitivecantankerous(ness) iable, livelydemonstrativeopenly emotionaldespondentsad, depresseddiffident, diffidence shydiscomfiteddisappointed, defeateddisillusionmentdisenchantment, disappointmentdispassionateunemotionalelated, elationjoyfulevokebring about, stir upfelicitouswell-suited, happyforlornsadfortitudecouragefurorcommotion, angerhistrionicexcessively dramatic or emotionalidyllicsimply tranquilimpetuousrash, passionateirateangryjadedtired, boredjocularcheerfuljovialcheerfulmaudlinoverly ressedpeevishunpleasantpenchantpreferencedone routinely with little interest orperfunctorycarepetulantirritableIvy Globalargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and languageargument and otionsemotionsemotionsemotionsemotions
icent, yplacateplacidraucousrouse, rousingscintillatingstagnant,stagnationstatic (adjective)torporunrulyvapidabhor, ldisputatiousintense, significantinclination, tendencyoffensive, disgustingemotionally reservedcheerfully confident, optimisticcomfort, tionsaggressive, bad-temperedfelt indirectly by imagining someoneelse's essrobust, sturdylazydull, boringprovoke, startcall forth, appeal tolacking energy, lethargiclazy personinactive, dreamylanguid, sluggishshort period of calmsoothe, calmcalm someone downcalmharsh, rowdyprovoke, excitelively, effervescentemotionsnot movingnot movingdrowsiness, apathyboisterous, unrestraineddull, uninterestinghatredbitter eenergyenergyenergyenergyenergyfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesIvy energyenergyenergyenergyenergyenergyenergy
dyrancor(ous)rapportrecluse, reclusivesatire, le, usservilesteadfastsubservienttenacious, tenacitytenuoustribulationvyingacumendislike, aversionfriends and enemiescompassionatefriends and enemiesalienate, alienationdemanding, severe requirementsfriendlymeddlesome, interferingintentional mockerybitter resentmentrelationshiphermitfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiessarcastic imitationexpressing care or concern, often toomuchunintentionalyieldingstrive fordiligentrelieve, appeasefriends and enemiesyieldingcourageousfailureweaken(ed)prove wronggive up?give up?give up?give up?give up?respectful submission, yieldinghindrance, impedimentdiscouragingto drive away or disprove(causing) anxietysuperficial, effortlesshopelesscourageousobstacletoo strong to be defeatedcourageousdifficult, tryingsubmissive, subservientnot yieldingyieldingstubborn, determinedinsignificant, flimsysufferingstrivinginsightfulnessgive up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?give up?knowledge and skillIvy Globalfriends and enemiesfriends and enemiesgive up?give up?give up?give up?
cosmopolitancredulity,credulousdidacticdiscern, discerningepiphanyerudite, eoversightpainstakingpedant, omableskillfulskillfulstudy of human beingsknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillcrudeintellectualvulgar, boorishcarefulsophisticated, urbaneknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillthe trait of trusting others too much(often excessively) morally instructiveperceive, perceptivesudden realizationscholarlyunderstood only by a fewcarefultact, elegant skillconfusefoolishnessrecklessly daringpompous, pretentioussenseless, stupidincompetenceunsophisticated and trusting, naïvegraceful, supplebeginnermistakecarefula person who makes a great show of hisknowledgeearly development in maturity andintelligencenarrow-minded, unsophisticatedmeticulous, attentive to detaila knowledgeable commentatorfoolishwisevery careful and preciseastute, smartcareless, sloppyknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillbewildereasily influenced or affectedeasily managed or controlledextraordinary, weirdcrudeincomprehensible, unbelievableknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillIvy Globalknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skill
206207ungainlyurbane208209210venerablevirtuoso, oboratedecorum, ignantindulgentjudiciousratifysanction (verb)vindicate,vindicationaltruistic, venal(ity)vocationaberrationaccostclumsyelegant, sophisticatedcommanding respect because of age,dignityone with exceptional musical skillclever or grim sense of humorstrengthen or support with additionalevidenceorder, politenesseven-handedillegalaccuse someone of a crimeformally accuse of a crimeangered (by injustice)lenientfairapprove, confirmformally approveknowledge and skillknowledge and skillclear of blame or suspiciongenerousgreedgeneroushand down (through a will)law and ordermoneymoneymoneymoneydecrease in valuepoortoo expensivecheap(ness)profitablelush, elaboratemoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneygenerosity, generousmotivated by moneycheap, stingyfinancially support, be condescendingtowardscheap, stingyadditional payment, bonusmoneymoneymoneysomeone who supports charityget or provideprudent, frugalwastewilling to accept bribescareerdeviation, not cs and traditionpolitics and traditionIvy Globalknowledge and skillknowledge and skillknowledge and skilllaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and orderlaw and ordermoneymoneymoney
247248249adamantapathetic, apathyascendancy250251252253254ascetic, asceticismaugustautocrat, 268269270heresy, 274275276277278279280pacifistpartisanpiety, piouspolemicalrenouncereverentsanctitystaunchstock ntsycophanttoadytotalitariannot yieldinglacking interestinfluence, dominationone who practices self-denial as aspiritual disciplinedignifieddictator, dictatoriala person who acts like a robotcommonsupported by two opposing groups(political parties)dethrone, remove from powernot originalviolate the sacredness ofdictatorreligious, political, or philosophicalprinciples or teachingstending to force one's own opinions onother peoplefrom diverse sourcesbelief in equalitydeliberately behaving a certain way toattract attentiongroup within a larger groupexcessive enthusiasmcommonbelief contrary to the establishedopinionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionunique personal trait, quirkyconservative, traditionalpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionone who completely opposes violencesomeone with biased beliefsreligious devotioncontroversialrejectrespectful, piousholinessstrong and loyalstandard, hackneyedloud and harshone who intends to overthrow thegovernmentto take the place ofsuck up, flatterersuck-upundemocratic, rigid political controlpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionIvy Globalpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and traditionpolitics and tradition
tedeprecatederidederogatory,derogatediscount (verb)disparageeulogy, eulogizeextollaud, hingslight mplacentconciliate,conciliatorydegradationdemure, demurralflippant, nce,impudentcommonseize power without authorityfanaticbelittlescold harshlybelittleharshly criticalscoldbelittlebelittledismaydisdain
SAT VOCABULARY These words were generated using a top-hits list and are those most likely to recur on the SAT every year. They have been organized by theme and by difficulty. The Most Important 500 Words ó is a word list of medium difficulty and a good starting File Size: 533KBPage Count: 12
