2026 SAT Vocabulary

Whimsical (adj.)

Playful or fanciful in a lighthearted or amusing way

Euphoria (noun)

Feeling of intense happiness or excitement

Perspicacious (adj.)

Having keen insight or understanding

Haphazard (adj.)

Disorganized, unplanned, lacking in order or direction

Impute (verb)

Attribute or assign responsibility or fault to someone or something

Catalyst (noun)

An initiator of change; a substance that changes the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process

Assail (verb)

Attack or criticize someone or something violently or persistently

Placate (verb)

Calm or soothe someone

Ennui (noun)

Boredom or dissatisfaction caused by a lack of interest or stimulation

Glib (adj.)

Smooth-talking or fluent in a superficial or insincere way

Egregious (adj.)

Extremely bad or shocking

Flout (verb)

Openly disregard or disobey a rule or convention

Pedantic (adj.)

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules

Pervasive (adj.)

Widespread or prevalent; influential throughout a large area or group

Insolent (adj.)

Rude or disrespectful in speech or behavior

Inadvertent (adj.)

Unintentional or accidental

Avarice (noun)

Greed or an extreme desire for wealth or material possessions

Proscribe (verb)

Forbid or prohibit something

Euphemism (noun)

A substitute word or expression used in place of one considered too harsh, offensive, or blunt

Insular (adj.)

Isolated, narrow-minded, or disconnected from outside influences

Endorse (v.)

Publicly support or approve of something or someone.

Pittance (n.)

A small or inadequate amount of money.

Abundant (adj.)

Plentiful; existing in large quantities.

Vigilant (adj.)

Observant and alert, especially to danger or problems.

Rescind (v.)

Revoke, cancel, or repeal (an agreement or decision).

Scintillating (adj.)

Sparkling or shining brightly; brilliantly lively or witty.

Countenance (n.)

Facial expression or overall appearance.

Upbraid (v.)

Criticize or scold severely.

Affable (adj.)

Friendly and easy to talk to.

Converge (v.)

Come together at a common point; unite.

Prodigious (adj.)

Enormous; impressively large in size, amount, or extent.

Ascribe (v.)

Attribute or assign something to a particular cause or source.

Antithesis (n.)

A direct opposite or contrasting idea, person, or thing.

Equanimity (n.)

Mental calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations.

Augment (v.)

Increase or make larger.

Abysmal (adj.)

Extremely bad; of very poor quality.

Wily (adj.)

Clever, cunning, and often deceptive.

Incongruous (adj.)

Not in harmony with the surroundings; incompatible.

Opaque (adj.)

Not transparent or translucent.

Turpitude (n.)

A state of moral corruption, depravity, or wickedness.

Obstinate (adj.)

Stubborn; refusing to change one’s opinion despite attempts to persuade.

Undermine (v.)

Weaken or damage something gradually or secretly.

Commodious (adj.)

Spacious; having plenty of room or space.

Subsume (v.)

Include something within a larger category or concept.

Cumbersome (adj.)

Difficult to handle or use due to weight, size, or complexity.

Vapid (adj.)

Lacking liveliness or substance; dull or uninteresting.

Deprecate (v.)

Express disapproval of or belittle something.

Rife (adj.)

Abundant or prevalent, usually in a negative way.

Querulous (adj.)

Complaining in a whiny or petulant manner.

Eclectic (adj.)

Deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

feign

Pretend or fake something

feasible

possible or capable of being sone, achieved, or implemented successfully

altruistic

unselfish, selfless, or having concern for the well-being of others without expecting anything in return

solace

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

recalcitrant

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

dispassionate

objective, not influenced by emotion or personal feelings, unbiased

impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through; emotionally unaffected

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