SAT Vocabulary Words: Academic, Difficult, and High-Value Lists

A comprehensive vocabulary review set covering Academic, Difficult, and High-Value SAT words compiled from The Princeton Review study lists.

Foster

Encourage growth

Alleviate

Reduce pain or difficulty

Arbitrary

Based on random choice

Catalyst

Something that causes change

Commence

Begin

Corroborate

Confirm with evidence

Deficient

Lacking

Disparity

Difference or inequality

Elucidate

Clarify

Exemplary

Outstanding

Feasible

Possible

Fluctuate

Vary irregularly

Hypothetical

Based on assumption

Imminent

About to happen

Inhibit

Prevent

Intrinsic

Essential

Lucid

Easy to understand

Mitigate

Make less severe

Novel

New or original

Plausible

Seemingly reasonable

Prevalent

Common

Resilient

Able to recover quickly

Scrutinize

Examine closely

Substantiate

Provide evidence

Succinct

Brief but comprehensive

Tangible

Real and measurable

Transient

Temporary

Venerate

Respect deeply

Viable

Capable of success

Adversity

Difficulty

Affluent

Wealthy

Audacious

Bold

Circumspect

Careful

Detrimental

Harmful

Endorse

Support

Frugal

Economical

Immutable

Unchangeable

Magnanimous

Generous

Notorious

Famous for something bad

Ostentatious

Excessively showy

Prolific

Highly productive

Revere

Respect deeply

Skeptical

Doubtful

Sporadic

Occasional

Thrive

Grow successfully

Trivial

Unimportant

Undermine

Weaken

Versatile

Adaptable

Vigilant

Alert

Abundant

Plentiful

Adept

Skilled

Amiable

Friendly

Astute

Clever

Credible

Believable

Dynamic

Energetic

Enhance

Improve

Fortify

Strengthen

Harmonious

Peaceful

Innovative

Creative

Paramount

Most important

Rational

Logical