SAT Vocabulary List
126 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'abrogate' most likely mean?

  • To renounce formally (correct)
  • To surrender or relinquish
  • To cut down or shorten
  • To approve or sanction

    • Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of 'abduct'?

  • A teenager taking a different route home
  • A student helping a friend with homework
  • A detective solving a mystery
  • A villain kidnapping a princess (correct)

    • Which word describes a situation that is considered an 'aberration'?

  • An unexpected change from the norm (correct)
  • A common and accepted phenomenon
  • A rare occurrence that is always repeated
  • A consistent pattern of behavior

    • In which context would 'abate' be appropriately used?

    <p>When someone reduces the noise in a room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'abject' imply about a person's situation?

    <p>They are experiencing extreme misfortune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of 'abnegation'?

    <p>An athlete choosing to forgo luxury for better performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word would best match the act of giving up a throne?

    <p>Abdicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'abhor' suggest about one's feelings towards something?

    <p>To despise and detest it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'abrogate' imply?

    <p>To abolish usually by authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'absolution'?

    <p>Freedom from blame, guilt, or sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'abstain' from something?

    <p>To choose not to commit an action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes something that is hard to understand?

    <p>Abstruse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'acclaim' refer to?

    <p>High praise for someone or something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following verbs means to confront someone verbally?

    <p>Accost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If something is described as 'accessible', what quality does it possess?

    <p>It is obtainable or reachable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'acerbic' mean in describing a person's behavior?

    <p>Biting or bitter in tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'anecdote' specifically refer to?

    <p>A short, humorous account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'anesthesia'?

    <p>Loss of sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'anguish'?

    <p>Extreme sadness or torment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is the word 'annex' used as a verb?

    <p>To incorporate territory or space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'anonymous' mean?

    <p>Being unknown or unrecognized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'acrimony' primarily refer to?

    <p>Bitterness and discord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'acumen'?

    <p>Keen insight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context would someone be described as 'adamant'?

    <p>Unyielding in their beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate synonym for 'adept'?

    <p>Extremely skilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the verb 'admonish' imply?

    <p>To warn or criticize someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario is an example of adhering?

    <p>Sticking a poster to a wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'adroit' mean in the context of skills?

    <p>Skillful and dexterous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe a situation that is 'adverse'?

    <p>Unfavorable and dangerous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ameliorate' mean?

    <p>To improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a person who is compliant and willing to help?

    <p>Amenable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'amenity'?

    <p>An item that increases comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'antipathy' mean?

    <p>A strong dislike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone's feelings are described as 'ambivalent', what does that mean?

    <p>They have mixed or opposing feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words best fits the definition of 'antiquated'?

    <p>Old and out of date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best captures the meaning of 'anarchist'?

    <p>One who wants to eliminate all government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'amorous' signify?

    <p>Showing love or sexual desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'antiseptic'?

    <p>Clean and sterile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'apocryphal' best defined?

    <p>Fictitious and false</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of situation is described as 'anachronistic'?

    <p>One out of chronological order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'analgesic' refer to?

    <p>Something that reduces pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'appalling' signify in a negative context?

    <p>Inspiring shock or horror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'anguish' specifically refer to?

    <p>Extreme sadness or torment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is 'annex' used correctly as a verb?

    <p>The country plans to annex neighboring territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'anomaly'?

    <p>An unexpected deviation from the usual order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'anesthesia' describe?

    <p>Loss of sensation or feeling in a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you define 'anonymous'?

    <p>Unrecognized or unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'antipathy' refer to?

    <p>A strong dislike or repugnance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes something that is out of date?

    <p>Antiquated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'antiseptic' in relation to cleanliness?

    <p>Clean and sterile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'appalling' imply about an action or situation?

    <p>It inspires shock or horror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'apathetic' describe in relation to a person's feelings?

    <p>Lacking concern or emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'acrimony' most closely signify in a relationship?

    <p>Bitterness and discord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would a person be described as 'adamant'?

    <p>Refusing to change one's stance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'absolution' primarily refer to?

    <p>Freedom from blame, guilt, or sin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'acumen' indicate about a person's abilities?

    <p>Keen insight and intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone is referred to as 'adept' at a particular skill, they are considered to be:

    <p>Extremely skilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes someone who is typically polite and helpful?

    <p>Accommodating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes the action of 'admonish'?

    <p>Critique and caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the action of 'abscond'?

    <p>To sneak away and hide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'adhere' to something?

    <p>To follow or stick to it closely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'accede' to a request?

    <p>To agree or consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term would best describe a situation that is hard to understand?

    <p>Abstruse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario reflects someone who is 'adroit'?

    <p>Skillfully handling complex situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would someone likely 'acclaim' another person?

    <p>When they have achieved something notable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situational context would be best described as 'adverse'?

    <p>Hostile or unfavorable conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'abstain' from an action?

    <p>To choose not to participate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to slow growth in size or amount?

    <p>Accretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary meaning of the word 'abdicate'?

    <p>To renounce a position of leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes an act of aiding or encouraging someone in their endeavors?

    <p>Abet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'abate'?

    <p>A storm gradually calms down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'abhor' imply about a person's feelings?

    <p>Strong disapproval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options best defines 'abjection'?

    <p>A state of being deeply miserable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'abjure' a belief or principle?

    <p>To solemnly reject or renounce it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context would someone most likely use the word 'abduct'?

    <p>When referring to a kidnapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes the act of reducing the length of a written work?

    <p>Abridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'aggregate' mean in the context provided?

    <p>To gather into a mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes someone who is 'agnostic'?

    <p>A person who believes the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'alleviate' imply in its usage?

    <p>To relieve or make more bearable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'aloof'?

    <p>Reserved and distant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context given, an 'alias' refers to what?

    <p>A false name or identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'allege' suggest?

    <p>To assert usually without proof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'aggrieved'?

    <p>Distressed, wronged, or injured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'amalgamate' mean in the given context?

    <p>To bring together or unite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'advocate' imply when used as a verb?

    <p>To argue in favor of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes someone who is 'affable'?

    <p>A person who is approachable and friendly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'aggrandize' when used as a verb?

    <p>To increase or make greater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context would the term 'affront' be appropriately used?

    <p>An insult or offensive act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'aggregate' refer to when used as a noun?

    <p>A whole or total</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'anguish' refer to?

    <p>Extreme sadness, torment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context is the word 'annex' used correctly as a verb?

    <p>To incorporate territory or space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'anonymity' as indicated by the word 'anonymous'?

    <p>Being unknown, unrecognized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a situation involving 'antagonism'?

    <p>Mutual hostility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'anomaly' imply?

    <p>Something that does not fit into the normal order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'abdicate' refer to in a leadership context?

    <p>To formally give up a position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an 'aberration'?

    <p>A deviation from the norm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary meaning of the verb 'abhor'?

    <p>To hate or detest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'absolution' refer to in a legal context?

    <p>Freedom from blame or guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'abject' most closely describes which situation?

    <p>Living in a state of poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation best exemplifies someone who has chosen to abstain?

    <p>A person deciding not to attend a party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'accede' in negotiations?

    <p>To agree or give consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does to 'abate' usually imply regarding a situation?

    <p>To lessen or reduce intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context would the verb 'abort' typically be used?

    <p>To halt an unfinished endeavor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe a person displaying an acerbic attitude?

    <p>Sarcastic and critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'abjure' indicate about a person's actions?

    <p>To reject or renounce something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a concept is described as 'abstruse', what does that imply?

    <p>It is difficult to comprehend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the process of accretion?

    <p>Slow growth in size or amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'abet' is most accurately defined as:

    <p>To assist or encourage someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates an accommodating behavior?

    <p>Someone who compromises for the sake of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes something that is easy to obtain or reach?

    <p>Accessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'aggrieved' imply about a person's state?

    <p>They are distressed or wronged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes the act of bringing different groups together?

    <p>Amalgamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quality is associated with something described as 'ambiguous'?

    <p>Uncertain and variably interpretable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'agile' suggest about a person's or animal's movement?

    <p>Quick and nimble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is associated with easing or soothing fears?

    <p>Allay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context might 'allocate' be appropriately used?

    <p>To distribute or set aside resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'aloof' suggest about someone's demeanor?

    <p>Reserved and distant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best defines 'altercation'?

    <p>A disagreement or fight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'atone' most closely mean?

    <p>To repent or make amends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes something that is 'audible'?

    <p>Clear and easily heard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate synonym for 'auspicious'?

    <p>Promising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context would the term 'atrophy' be used?

    <p>To decline or waste away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'avarice' signify?

    <p>Excessive greed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe someone who is 'audacious'?

    <p>Excessively bold and daring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario is an example of 'avenge'?

    <p>Seeking justice against a wrongdoer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'atypical' imply?

    <p>Something that deviates from the standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    SAT Vocabulary List

    • Abase: To humiliate, degrade.
    • Abate: To reduce, lessen.
    • Abdicate: To give up a position, typically of leadership.
    • Abduct: To kidnap, take by force.
    • Aberration: Something that differs from the norm.
    • Abet: To aid, help, encourage.
    • Abhor: To hate, detest.
    • Abide: To put up with, remain.
    • Abject: Wretched, pitiful.
    • Abjure: To reject, renounce.
    • Abnegation: Denial of comfort.
    • Abort: To give up on a project or effort.
    • Abridge: To cut short, shorten.
    • Abrogate: To abolish, usually by authority.
    • Abscond: To sneak away and hide.
    • Absolution: Freedom from blame, guilt, sin.
    • Abstain: To freely choose not to commit an action.
    • Abstruse: Hard to comprehend.
    • Accede: To agree.
    • Accentuate: To stress, highlight.
    • Accessible: Obtainable, reachable.
    • Acclaim: High praise.
    • Accolade: High praise, special distinction.
    • Accommodating: Helpful, obliging, polite.
    • Accord: An agreement.
    • Accost: To confront verbally.
    • Accretion: Slow growth in size or amount.
    • Acerbic: Biting, bitter in tone or taste.
    • Acquiesce: To agree without protesting.
    • Acrimony: Bitterness, discord.
    • Acumen: Keen insight.
    • Acute: Sharp, severe; having keen insight.
    • Adamant: Impervious, immovable, unyielding.
    • Adept: Extremely skilled.
    • Adhere: To stick to something; to follow devoutly.
    • Admonish: To caution, criticize, reprove.
    • Adorn: To decorate.
    • Adroit: Skillful, dexterous.
    • Adulation: Extreme praise.
    • Adumbrate: To sketch out vaguely.
    • Adverse: Antagonistic, unfavorable, dangerous.
    • Advocate: To argue in favor of something; a person who argues in favor.
    • Aerial: Somehow related to the air.
    • Aesthetic: Artistic, related to the appreciation of beauty.
    • Affable: Friendly, amiable.
    • Affinity: A spontaneous feeling of closeness.
    • Affluent: Rich, wealthy.
    • Affront: An insult.
    • Aggrandize: To increase or make greater.
    • Aggregate: A whole or total; to gather into a mass.
    • Aggrieved: Distressed, wronged.
    • Agile: Quick, nimble.
    • Agnostic: Believing the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven.
    • Agriculture: Farming.
    • Aisle: A passageway between rows of seats.
    • Alacrity: Eagerness, speed.
    • Alias: A false name or identity.
    • Allay: To soothe, ease.
    • Alleged: To assert, usually without proof.
    • Alleviate: To relieve, make more bearable.
    • Allocate: To distribute, set aside.
    • Aloof: Reserved, distant.
    • Altercation: A dispute, fight.
    • Amalgamate: To bring together, unite.
    • Ambiguous: Uncertain, variably interpretable.
    • Ambivalent: Having opposing feelings.
    • Ameliorate: To improve.
    • Amenable: Willing, compliant.
    • Amenity: An item that increases comfort.
    • Amiable: Friendly.
    • Amicable: Friendly (without hard feelings).
    • Amorphous: Without definite shape or type.
    • Anachronistic: Being out of correct chronological order.
    • Analgesic: Something that reduces pain.
    • Analogous: Similar to, so that an analogy can be drawn.
    • Anarchist: One who wants to eliminate all government.
    • Anathema: A cursed, detested person.
    • Anecdote: A short, humorous account.
    • Anesthesia: Loss of sensation.
    • Anguish: Extreme sadness, torment.
    • Animated: Lively.
    • Annex: To incorporate territory or space; a room attached.
    • Annul: To make void or invalid.
    • Anomaly: Something that doesn't fit the normal order.
    • Anonymous: Being unknown, unrecognized.
    • Antagonism: Hostility.
    • Antecedent: Something that came before.
    • Antediluvian: Ancient.
    • Anthology: A selected collection of writings, songs, etc.
    • Antipathy: A strong dislike.
    • Antiquated: Old, out of date.
    • Antiseptic: Clean, sterile.
    • Antithesis: The absolute opposite.
    • Anxiety: Intense uneasiness.
    • Apathetic: Lacking concern, emotion.
    • Apocryphal: Fictitious, false, wrong.
    • Appalling: Inspiring shock, horror, disgust.
    • Appease: To calm, satisfy.
    • Appraise: To assess the worth or value of.
    • Apprehend: To seize, arrest; to perceive, understand.
    • Approbation: Praise.
    • Appropriate: To take, make use of.
    • Aquatic: Relating to water.
    • Arable: Suitable for growing crops.
    • Arbiter: One who can resolve a dispute, make a decision.
    • Arbitrary: Based on random factors.
    • Arbitration: The process or act of resolving a dispute.
    • Arboreal: Of or relating to trees.
    • Arcane: Obscure, secret, known only by a few.
    • Archaic: Of or relating to an earlier period, outdated.
    • Archetypal: The most representative or typical example.
    • Ardor: Extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm.
    • Arid: Extremely dry.
    • Arrogate: To take without justification.
    • Artifact: A remaining piece from an extinct culture.
    • Artisan: A craftsman.
    • Ascertain: To perceive, learn.
    • Ascetic: Practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline.
    • Ascribe: To assign, credit, attribute to.
    • Aspersion: A curse, expression of ill will.
    • Aspire: To long for, aim toward.
    • Assail: To attack.
    • Assess: To evaluate.
    • Assiduous: Hard-working, diligent.
    • Assuage: To ease, pacify.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    SAT Vocabulary Words PDF

    Description

    Test your knowledge of essential SAT vocabulary with this comprehensive list of words and their meanings. This quiz will help you familiarize yourself with terms that are frequently encountered on the SAT exam, enhancing your linguistic proficiency and improving your test performance.

    More Like This

    SAT Vocabulary Test: Amorous, Amorphous, Anachronistic
    11 questions

    Amorphous Definition Quiz and Flashcards

    UnbiasedTrigonometry avatar
    UnbiasedTrigonometry
    SAT Vocabulary Flashcards
    5 questions

    SAT Vocabulary Flashcards

    DistinctiveDrama avatar
    DistinctiveDrama
    Top 100 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards
    100 questions

    Top 100 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards

    WholesomeVibrance avatar
    WholesomeVibrance
    SAT Vocabulary - 1000 Common Words
    63 questions

    SAT Vocabulary - 1000 Common Words

    SignificantPeace5041 avatar
    SignificantPeace5041
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser