SAT BARRON 3500 WORDS LIST

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abase

to humiliate, degrade i felt abased because my mother was screaming at me

abash

to embarrass He was not at all abashed by her open admiration

abate

subside; decrease, lessen Rather than leaving immediately they waited for the storm to abate

abbreviate

shorten, abridge Because we were running out of time the lecturer had to abbreviate her speech

abdicate

renounce; give up When Edward VIII abdicated the British throne to marry the woman he loved he surpsrised the entire world

abduction

kidnapping The movie Ransom describes the attemps to rescue a multimillionare son after the child abduction by kidnappers

aberrant

abnormal or deviant Given the aberrant nature of the data we doubted the validity of the entire experiment

abet

aid, usually in doing something wrong He was unwilling to abet him on the swindle he had planned

abeyance

suspended action The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival

abhor

detest; hate He abhorred all forms of bigotry

abject

wretched; lacking pride On the streets of Viginia the homeless live in abject poverty

abjure

renounce upon oath He abjured his allegiance to the king

ablution

washing His daily ablutions were accompanied

abnegation

repudiation; self-sacrifice No act of abnegation was more pronounced than his refusal of any rewards for his discovery

abolish

cancel; put an end to The president of the college refused to abolish the physical education requirement

abominable

detestable; extremely unpleasant Mary liked John until she learned he dating Susan then she called him an abominable young man

aboriginal

being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native Her studies of the primitive art forms of the aboriginal Indians were widely reported in the scientific journals

abortive

adj. unsuccessful; fruitless. Attacked by armed troops the Chinese students had to abandon their abortive attempt to democratize Beijing peacefully abort

abrade

wear away by friction; scrape; erode The sharp rocks abraded the skin on her legs so she put iodine on her abrasions

abrasive

rubbing away; tending to grind down Jusr as abrasive cleaning powders can wear away a shiny finish abrasive remarks can wear away a listener patience

abridge

to shorten or condense Because the publishers felt the public wanted a shorter version of War and Peace they proceed to abridge the novel

abrogate

to abolish He intended to abrogate the decree issued by his predecessor

abscond

depart secretly and hide The teller who absconded with the bonds went uncaptured until someone recognized him from his photograph

absolute

complete; totally unlimited; certain Although the King Siam was an absolute monarch he did not want to behead his unfaithful wife without absolute evidence of her infidelity

absolve

pardon (an offense) The father confesser absolved him of his sins

absorb

assimilate or incorporate suck or drink up America absorbed hordes of immigrants turning into them productive citizens

abstain

refrain; hold oneself back voluntarily from an action or practice After considering effect of alcohol on his athletic performance he decided to abstain from drinking

abstemious

sparing in eating and drinking; temperate concerned whether her vegetarian son abstemious diet provided him with sufficient protein

abstinence

restraint from eating or drinking The doctor recommended total abstinence from salted foods

abstract

theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational to him hunger was abstract concept he had never missed a meal

abstruse

obscure; profound; difficult to understand She carries around abstruse works of philosophy not because she understands them but because she wants her friends to think she does

abundant

plentiful; possessing riches or resources at his immigration interview Ivan listed his abundant reasons for coming to America

abusive

coarsely insulting; physically harmful An abusive parent damages a child both mentally and physically

abut

border upon; adjoin Where our estates abut we must build a fence

abysmal

bottomless His arrogance is exceeeded only by his abysmal ignorance

abyss

enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit Darth vader seized the evil emperor and hurled him down into the abyss

academic

related to a school; not practical or directly useful The professor talked about his own academic career

accede

agree If I accede to this demand for blackmail I am afraid that I will be the victim of future demands

accelerate

move faster In our science class we learn how falling bodies accelerate

accentuate

to emphasize, stress If you accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative you may wind up with overoptimistic view of the world

accessible

easy to approach; obtainable We asked our guide whether the ruins were accessible on foot

accessory

additional object; useful but not essential thing She bought an attravtive handbag as an accessory for her dress

acclaim

applaud; announce with great approval The NBC sportscasters acclaimed every American victory in the Olympics and decried every American defeat

acclimate

adjust to climate

acclivity

sharp upslope of a hill The car would not go up the acclivity in high gear

accolade

award of merit In Hollywood an Oscar is the highest accolade

accommodate

oblige or help someone adjust or bring into harmony adapt Mit always did everything possible to accomodate his elderly relatives from driving them to medical appointments to helping them with paperwork

accomplice

partner in crime Raymond reddington and Robert Diaz are the best accomplice in the crime literature

accord

agreement. She was in complete accord with the verdict

accost

approach and speak first to a person When the two you men accosted me i was frightened because i thought they were going to attack me

accoutre

equip The fisherman was accoutred with the best that the spoting goods store could supply accoutrements Noun

accretion

growth, increase The accretion of lies destroyed Liz's trust in Reddington

accrue

come about by addition Liz's suspicions accrued over time as she uncovered more secrets

acerbity

bitterness of speech and temper The acerbity of Reddington's wit masked a deeper pain, making his words both cutting and captivating

acetic

vinegary Dembe could immediately sense the acetic tone in Reddington's voice when things went wrong.

acknowledge

recognize; admit By acknowledging both his crimes and sacrifices, Reddington positioned himself as a paradoxical figure—villain and protector at once

acme

top; pinnacle Reddington's elaborate schemes reached their acme in the final season, where every deception converged into one ultimate revelation

acoustics

science of sound Reddington understood that the poor acoustics in the warehouse could mask a secret meeting from surveillance devices

acquiesce

assent; agree without protesting Though skeptical, Harold Cooper acquiesced to Reddington's terms, recognizing that resistance would jeopardize the entire operation

acquire

to obtain, get Over decades, Reddington acquired not only wealth but also a reputation that made him indispensable to both criminals and governments.

acquittal

deliverance from a charge The acquittal of Elizabeth Keen not only restored her position within the task force but also revealed the extent of Reddington's influence over the legal system.

acrid

sharp; bitterly pungent Liz was hurt by Reddington's acrid response when she questioned his motives.

acrimonious

bitter in words or manner The conversation between Reddington and Berlin quickly turned acrimonious.

acrophobia

fear of heights One of the witnesses had acrophobia and refused to go up to the rooftop

actuarial

calculating; pertaining to insurance statistics The insurance company relied on actuarial data to evaluate Reddington's unusual policy

actuate

to motivate Reddington's actions were actuated not merely by survival, but by a complex blend of loyalty, guilt, and unspoken love for Liz

acuity

sharpness The show often highlighted Reddington's acuity—his ability to perceive danger before anyone else, blending intuition with experience.

acumen

mental keenness Elizabeth, survival in our world doesn't depend on brute force, but on acumen — the ability to see three moves ahead when everyone else is blinded by fear

acute

quickly perceptive; keen; brief and severe Elizabeth, the danger we face is not vague or distant — it's acute, pressing down on us with a sharpness only the truly desperate can feel

adage

wise saying proverb There's an old adage, Elizabeth: 'Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.' In our line of work, it's not wisdom — it's survival

adamant

hard; inflexible Elizabeth, you may find me charming, even reasonable at times, but when it comes to protecting what I value… I am adamant, immovable as stone

adapt

alter; modify Elizabeth, in a world ruled by predators and opportunists, the only way to survive is to adapt — bend with the storm, or be broken by it

addendum

an addition or supplement Elizabeth, life is rarely a complete manuscript. There's always an addendum — a hidden truth, a forgotten sin, waiting to be appended at the end

addiction

compulsive habitual need Elizabeth, people often think addiction is only about substances. But the truth is far more sinister — it's the hunger for power, the obsession with control, that enslaves us most

addle

muddle; drive crazy; become rotten Elizabeth, don't let the chaos addle your mind. Confusion is the currency of men who want you blind while they pull the strings

address

direct a speech to; deal with or discuss Elizabeth, sooner or later, you must address the truth. You can run from lies, but the truth has a way of finding its own address… and knocking on your door

adept

expert at Elizabeth, the Bureau may call me a criminal, but I am adept at survival — at turning every trap into an opportunity, every enemy into a pawn

adhere

stick fast Elizabeth, in our world, to survive you cannot blindly adhere to rules. Loyalty to principle is noble, but sometimes survival demands betrayal of the very code you swore to uphold

adherent

supporter; follower Elizabeth, every tyrant has adherents — blind followers who cling to his every word, not out of loyalty, but out of fear of being left in the dark

adjacent

adjoining neighnoring close by Elizabeth, danger is rarely distant. It often sits adjacent to comfort — a shadow lurking just beyond the light

adjunct

something added on or attached (generally nonessential or inferior) Elizabeth, power is never the main prize; it is merely an adjunct to fear. Control exists only because people are terrified to resist.

admonish

to warn, to reprove Elizabeth, I don't mean to admonish you, but hesitation in our world is fatal — a single moment of doubt can write your obituary

admonition

warning Elizabeth, take this not as a threat but as an admonition: in our world, trust is a luxury, and luxuries get people killed.

adorn

to decorate Elizabeth, the truth rarely comes adorned in beauty. It arrives naked, raw, and merciless — and that is why most people choose to cover it with lies.

adroit

skillful; clever Elizabeth, survival doesn't belong to the strongest, but to the most adroit — those clever enough to turn every weakness into a weapon

adulation

flattery; admiration Elizabeth, beware of adulation. Praise is the sweetest poison — it intoxicates, blinds, and in the end, leaves you defenseless.

adulterate

make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances Elizabeth, even the purest intentions can be adulterated — tainted by fear, by greed, until what once was noble becomes utterly corrupt

advent

arrival Elizabeth, with the advent of every new power, there comes a shadow — men eager to exploit, to corrupt, to twist progress into tyranny.

adventitious

accidental casual Elizabeth, most of the dangers we face are not deliberate but adventitious — accidents of greed, chance encounters with monsters wearing human skin

adversary

opponent; enemy Elizabeth, never underestimate an adversary. The most dangerous enemy is not the one who shouts at your gates, but the one who quietly waits inside them

adverse

unfavorable; hostile Elizabeth, life is a series of adverse conditions. The trick isn't to avoid them, but to bend them to your will — to make misfortune your accomplice

adversity

poverty; misfortune Elizabeth, adversity is the finest sculptor of character. It carves away comfort, strips you bare, until only the unbreakable parts of you remain.

advocacy

to support Elizabeth, never mistake advocacy for altruism. People champion causes not out of purity, but because every banner they raise hides a personal ambition.

advocate

urge; plead for Elizabeth, anyone can call themselves an advocate for justice, but when the scales tip, you'll see whether they defend the cause… or themselves.

aerie

nest of al large bird of prey An aerie is not just a nest in the cliffs, it's a symbol of power — high, remote, untouchable, until the day gravity reclaims what pride built.

aesthetic

artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful True power is not only ruthless, it's aesthetic — the art of making fear look beautiful, inevitable, almost desirable.

affable

easily approachable; warmly friendly Never trust the affable smile of a man in power — beneath the warmth often lies a blade sharper than any enemy's.

affected

artificial; pretended; assumed in order to impress. Some men wear an affected charm, a mask polished to perfection — but masks always crack when fear seeps in.

affidavit

written statement made under oath An affidavit is nothing more than words on paper, yet in the right hands, it can condemn the innocent and absolve the guilty.

affiliation

joining; associating with. In this world, your survival depends less on skill and more on affiliation — the banners you stand beneath, the enemies you inherit with them.