300 SSAT Words to Know for Upper Level

Vocabulary study flashcards covering words, parts of speech, and synonyms for the Upper Level SSAT.

Abbreviate (verb)

Shorten, reduce, condense

Abridge (verb)

Compress, reduce, decrease

Abrupt (adj.)

Brief, blunt, rude

Absolute (adj.)

Complete, full, entire

Abundant (adj.)

Ample, plenty, generous

Accentuate (verb)

Emphasize, highlight, focus on

Adamant (adj.)

Determined, unyielding, firm

Adept (adj.)

Capable, proficient, skilled

Adorn (verb)

Embellish, enhance, garnish

Adversary (noun)

Enemy, attacker, rival

Affluent (adj.)

Rich, prosperous, well-off

Affront (verb)

Insult, criticize, offend

Agenda (noun)

Calendar, schedule, plan

Aghast (adj.)

Very surprised, appalled, shocked

Agile (adj.)

Nimble, energetic, lively

Ailment (noun)

Illness, disease, sickness

Alleviate (verb)

Relieve, lessen, ease

Aloof (adj.)

Standoffish, detached, haughty

Ambiguous (adj.)

Unclear, vague, obscure

Ambivalence (noun)

Doubt, hesitation, uncertainty

Amiable (adj.)

Friendly, pleasant, agreeable

Ample (adj.)

Abundant, plentiful, sufficient

Animosity (noun)

Extreme dislike, hatred, hostility

Anomalous (adj.)

Unusual, atypical, unnatural

Anonymous (adj.)

Nameless, unknown, unidentified

Antagonist (noun)

Enemy, opponent, competitor

Appease (verb)

Satisfy, pacify, calm

Arduous (adj.)

Difficult, hard to endure, exhausting

Arid (adj.)

Dry, parched, moistureless

Aspire (verb)

Aim, hope, strive

Barren (adj.)

Desolate, empty, unproductive

Bias (noun)

Favoritism, partiality, preference

Bizarre (adj.)

Strange, wild, unusual

Blatant (adj.)

Shameless, conspicuous, overt

Bliss (noun)

Gladness, joy, euphoria

Boast (verb)

Brag, self-congratulate, flaunt

Boisterous (adj.)

Noisy, rowdy, unruly

Boycott (verb)

Avoid, ban, exclude

Calamity (noun)

Disaster, tragedy, mishap

Callous (adj.)

Insensitive, apathetic, heartless

Camouflage (noun)

Disguise, mask, coverup

Candid (adj.)

Honest, blunt, outspoken

Cater (verb)

Help, provide, supply

Certify (verb)

Approve, authorize, authenticate

Chronic (adj.)

Persistent, lingering, constant

Chronology (noun)

Timeline, itinerary, program

Cliché (noun)

Overused phrase, platitude, common saying

Clinch (verb)

Secure a goal, decide, confirm

Cohesive (adj.)

United, connected, close-knit

Collaborate (verb)

Work together, cooperate, participate

Colossal (adj.)

Very large, enormous, gigantic

Coma (noun)

Deep unconsciousness, stupor, deep sleep

Compassionate (adj.)

Benevolent, charitable, sympathetic

Condescending (adj.)

Snobby, arrogant, disdainful

Contrite (adj.)

Regretful, apologetic, repentant

Controversial (adj.)

Disputed, questionable, at issue

Convoluted (adj.)

Complicated, intricate, confusing

Corrosive (adj.)

Rubbing away, consuming, destructive

Concise (adj.)

To the point, succinct, brief

Concur (verb)

Agree, approve, assent

Copious (adj.)

Abundant, extensive, ample

Cower (verb)

Flinch, crouch, cringe

Crucial (adj.)

Important, necessary, essential

Cryptic (adj.)

Secret, obscure, ambiguous

Culpable (adj.)

Guilty, at fault, blamable

Custom (noun)

Ritual, habit, routine

Dearth (noun)

Absence, inadequacy, lack

Debilitate (verb)

Disable, cripple, harm

Decent (adj.)

Respectable, appropriate, proper

Décor (noun)

Furnishings, ornamentation, decoration

Deduction (noun)

Conclusion, answer, inference

Deficient (adj.)

Imperfect, inadequate, faulty

Deliberate (adj.)

Intentional, purposeful, planned

Depiction (noun)

Drawing, illustration, rendering

Desist (verb)

Stop, discontinue, cease

Despondent (adj.)

Depressed, dejected, morose

Destitute (adj.)

Poor, impoverished, bankrupt

Detain (verb)

Arrest, apprehend, hinder

Detest (verb)

Hate, despise, loathe

Detrimental (adj.)

Damaging, destructive, harmful

Devour (verb)

Swallow, consume, eat

Dialogue (noun)

Discussion, communication, conversation

Didactic (adj.)

Educational, preachy, instructive

Diminish (verb)

Lessen, decline, decrease

Discard (verb)

Cancel, abandon, eliminate

Disdain (noun)

Hate, contempt, scorn

Disparate (adj.)

Contrasting, different, inconsistent

Dispose (verb)

Discard, scrap, throw away

Distort (verb)

Misrepresent, alter, warp

Divisive (adj.)

Disruptive, discordant, polarizing

Dormant (adj.)

Inactive, asleep, inoperative

Dubious (adj.)

Doubtful, disputable, questionable

Eclectic (adj.)

Diverse, varied, wide-ranging

Effective (adj.)

Productive, efficient, successful

Elation (noun)

Extreme happiness, bliss, glee

Eloquent (adj.)

Articulate, expressive, outspoken

Elusive (adj.)

Hidden, mysterious, puzzling

Embargo (noun)

Ban, restriction, prohibition

Embezzle (verb)

Fraud, misuse, thieve

Endeavor (noun)

Undertaking, effort, struggle