SAT Vocabulary: Core
English · 45 cards
Common SAT-level words with definitions and examples.
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abate
(v.) to lessen in intensity or degree
The storm finally began to abate after midnight.
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benevolent
(adj.) kind and generous
The benevolent donor funded scholarships for hundreds of students.
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candid
(adj.) honest and direct; frank
She gave a candid assessment of the team's weaknesses.
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diligent
(adj.) showing careful and persistent effort
His diligent research paid off when he aced the final exam.
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eloquent
(adj.) fluent and persuasive in speech or writing
Her eloquent speech moved the entire audience to tears.
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frugal
(adj.) careful and economical with money or resources
Being frugal in college helped him graduate debt-free.
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gregarious
(adj.) sociable; fond of company
The gregarious host made every guest feel welcome.
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hostile
(adj.) unfriendly; antagonistic
The negotiations collapsed amid an increasingly hostile atmosphere.
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impartial
(adj.) fair and unbiased
A judge must remain impartial when weighing the evidence.
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jovial
(adj.) cheerful and friendly
His jovial mood lifted the spirits of the whole office.
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lucid
(adj.) clear and easy to understand
The professor gave a lucid explanation of the difficult theory.
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meticulous
(adj.) showing great attention to detail
The accountant was meticulous about checking every figure.
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novice
(n.) a person new to or inexperienced in a field
As a novice climber, she stuck to the easier trails.
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obsolete
(adj.) no longer in use; outdated
Floppy disks became obsolete once flash drives appeared.
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prudent
(adj.) acting with care and good judgment
It was prudent to save part of his paycheck each month.
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quell
(v.) to put an end to; to suppress
The officers worked quickly to quell the disturbance.
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resilient
(adj.) able to recover quickly from difficulties
The resilient community rebuilt its homes after the flood.
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scrutinize
(v.) to examine closely and critically
Editors scrutinize each article before it is published.
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tedious
(adj.) tiresome because of length or dullness
Filling out the long form was a tedious task.
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vivid
(adj.) producing strong, clear images in the mind
She wrote a vivid description of the bustling market.
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wary
(adj.) cautious about possible dangers or problems
Travelers should be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.
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zealous
(adj.) showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause
The zealous volunteers spent every weekend cleaning the park.
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adept
(adj.) very skilled or proficient
She is adept at solving complex math problems quickly.
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concise
(adj.) brief but comprehensive in expression
The summary was concise yet covered every key point.
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deter
(v.) to discourage someone from doing something
High fences are meant to deter trespassers.
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elated
(adj.) extremely happy and excited
She was elated when she received her acceptance letter.
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feasible
(adj.) possible and practical to do easily
Building the bridge in one year did not seem feasible.
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hinder
(v.) to create difficulties; to slow progress
Heavy rain hindered the rescue operation.
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indifferent
(adj.) having no particular interest or concern
He seemed indifferent to whether the team won or lost.
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lethargic
(adj.) sluggish and lacking energy
The heat left everyone feeling lethargic by noon.
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mundane
(adj.) ordinary and dull; lacking excitement
She longed to escape the mundane routine of office life.
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naive
(adj.) showing a lack of experience or judgment
It was naive to assume the project would finish on time.
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ominous
(adj.) suggesting that something bad is about to happen
Dark, ominous clouds gathered over the valley.
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placid
(adj.) calm and peaceful
The placid lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
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rampant
(adj.) spreading unchecked; widespread
Rumors were rampant after the surprise announcement.
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spontaneous
(adj.) done without planning; impulsive
They took a spontaneous road trip over the weekend.
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trivial
(adj.) of little value or importance
Don't waste time arguing over trivial details.
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validate
(v.) to confirm or prove the truth or value of
The experiment helped validate her hypothesis.
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abundant
(adj.) existing in large quantities; plentiful
The region has abundant rainfall throughout the year.
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coerce
(v.) to force someone to do something through pressure
No one should be coerced into signing a contract.
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evoke
(v.) to bring a feeling or memory to mind
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
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inevitable
(adj.) certain to happen; unavoidable
Change is inevitable as technology advances.
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negligent
(adj.) failing to take proper care
The driver was negligent in ignoring the stop sign.
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profound
(adj.) very great or intense; deeply thoughtful
The book had a profound impact on how she viewed the world.
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reluctant
(adj.) unwilling and hesitant
He was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.
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