SAT Vocab

aberration

Deviation from what is correct or right.

abeyance

Suspension of an activity

postponement.

abstemious

Sparing in use of food or drink

moderate.

abstruse

Concealed

difficult to comprehend

obscure.

accolade

Embrace

award

commendation.

acerbic

Bitter

harsh

caustic.

acrimonious

Sarcastic

caustic

angry

mordant.

acuity

Sharpness

acuteness

keenness.

acute

1. Perceptive. 2. Excruciating.

adept

Proficient

masterful

expert.

adherent

Believer

supporter

devotee.

adjunct

1. Attachment

appendage. 2. Subordinate or auxiliary capacity.

admonish

Caution

reprove mildly

reprimand.

adroit

Dexterous

proficient

skillful.

adulation

Excessive flattery

adoration

idolization.

adulterate

Make impure or inferior by adding improper ingredients

contaminate

pollute.

advocate

1. Argue for a cause

defend. 2. Support

uphold.

aesthete

Person who cultivates beauty or art

connoisseur.

aggrandize

Make more powerful

amplify

increase.

alacrity

Eagerness

zeal

speed.

altruistic

Concerned about the general welfare of others

charitable

generous.

ambivalence

Uncertainty

doubt

indecisiveness.

ambulatory

Able to walk

not stationary.

ameliorate

Make better

improve.

amiable

Cordial

of pleasant disposition

friendly.

amorphous

Without structure

shapeless

nebulous.

animate

Energize

enliven.

anomaly

Abnormality

deviation from the general rule

irregularity.

antediluvian

Ancient

antiquated

obsolete.

antipathy

Feeling of opposition or repugnance

aversion

dislike.

apathy

Lack of concern

emotion or interest

indifference.

aperture

Gap

opening

orifice.

apocryphal

False

unauthenticated

disputed.

apotheosis

1. Essence

epitome. 2. Canonization.

appease

Satisfy

make peace

placate.

approbatory

Expressing approval.

arable

Suitable for cultivation or plowing.

arrogant

Feeling superior to other people

egotistical.

ascetic

Strict

austere.