SAT WORDS

1 Abate

to reduce in amount, degree, or severity; The headache abated after taking medicine.

2 Abhor

to hate or detest; She abhors cruelty to animals.

3 Abstain

to refrain or hold back voluntarily; He abstained from smoking.

4 Accretion

a gradual buildup or growth by addition; An accretion of dust covered the furniture.

5 Acerbic

sharp, biting, or caustic in tone; She made an acerbic retort.

6 Acquire

to gain possession of; He acquired a taste for opera.

7 Acumen

keen insight or judgment; She has excellent business acumen.

8 Adhere

to stick fast or cleave; The stamp adhered to the envelope.

9 Admonish

to caution or advise against; The teacher admonished the students not to be late.

10 Affable

friendly, good

11 Aesthetic

relating to beauty or good taste; She appreciated modernist aesthetics in art.

12 Alleviate

to relieve or make more bearable; Medication helped alleviate her pain.

13 Amiable

friendly and good

14 Ample

more than sufficient in size or scope; We had ample time to finish the test.

15 Analogous

similar or comparable in certain respects; This process is analogous to how a cell works.

16 Anomaly

something that deviates from the norm; Finding the artifact was an archaeological anomaly.

17 Antipathy

a deep dislike or aversion; He had an antipathy for crowds.

18 Arbitrary

chosen at random, without reason; It seemed an arbitrary decision, without rationale.

19 Arrogant

having an exaggerated sense of self

20 Aspire

to strive for or ambition to achieve a goal; She aspired to become an engineer.

21 Aversion

a strong feeling of dislike, distaste, or hostility; He had an aversion to spinach since childhood.

22 Banal

lacking originality, freshness, or novelty; The movie's banal plot was forgettable.

23 Belittle

to make someone or something seem unimportant; The bullies belittled the shy student.

24 Belligerent

hostile, aggressive, or pugnacious; The belligerent gang was known for fighting.

25 Benevolent

characterized by or expressing goodwill; He made a benevolent donation to the animal shelter.

26 Bolster

to give vital support, reinforce, or strengthen; Extra tutoring helped bolster the struggling math student's skills.

27 Bombastic

high

28 Boon

a blessing, timely benefit, or assistance; Winning the scholarship was a boon that enabled her to attend college.

29 Brevity

concise expression without wasted words; Brevity is essential in a 30

30 Brusque

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; rudely concise; My request was met with a brusque refusal.

31 Byzantine

very complicated or intricate; The byzantine tax codes were impossible to decipher.

32 Callous

showing little sympathy for others; insensitive; He acted in a callous way toward those less fortunate.

33 Calm

free from agitation, disturbance, or tumult; absent of wind; The calm lake reflected the serene sky.

34 Candor

honesty, frankness, or sincere expression; I appreciated her candor and straightforward advice.

35 Capricious

characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive; unpredictable; My capricious toddler was happy one minute, fussy the next.

36 Castigate

to punish or criticize severely; The boss castigated the employee for repeated mistakes.

37 Censure

blame or condemn; The senator was censured for unethical conduct.

38 Character

moral qualities distinctive to an individual; integrity and values; She is known for her outstanding character and ethics.

39 Circumspect

cautious or prudent, especially in speech or action; We were circumspect in sharing details until we understood the risks involved.

40 Coarse

rough, harsh, or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or elegance; His coarse language was inappropriate at the dignified ceremony.

41 Complex

composed of interconnected or complicated parts; The complex machine required an experienced mechanic.

42 Concise

expressing much in few words; a concise summary of the research findings.

43 Conform

to act in accordance with rules, standards, or customs; She refused to conform by wearing the uniform.

44 Conscientious

guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right; governed by principle; a conscientious decision after much deliberation.

45 Constant

remaining unchanged or fixed; showing loyalty or faithfulness; Water's boiling point is a physical constant.

46 Contemplate

to consider thoughtfully; She contemplated all possible outcomes before deciding.

47 Contribute

to give or supply along with others; We all contributed food to the potluck dinner.

48 Dearth

scarcity or lack; There is a dearth of jobs in this struggling economy.

49 Defiant

boldly resistant to authority or any opposing force; The defiant protestors refused to disperse.

50 Delicate

fragile, frail, or vulnerable; requiring gentle handling; The delicate crystal shattered when dropped.

51 Demonstrate

to establish or prove by example; clear explanation; The experiment demonstrated the laws of physics.

52 Deride

to ridicule, mock, or scornfully laugh at; The bullies derided the shy student's stutter.

53 Desolate

depressing, bleak, lifeless; barren; The remote desert island was completely desolate.

54 Detach

to separate or disengage from association; He detached the document from the email before forwarding.

55 Diligent

characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic application; The diligent student made sure to study every day.

56 Disclose

to make known, reveal, or uncover; The CEO disclosed the company's financial problems.

57 Dismal

causing gloom or depression; The dismal weather matched her sad mood.

58 Disperse

to spread or scatter widely; The police dispersed the rowdy crowd that gathered in the park.

59 Dubious

doubtful or suspect; of uncertain quality or outcome; She had dubious qualifications for the job.

60 Dull

boring, monotonous, lacking sharpness; The dull lecture soon put me to sleep.

61 Eclectic

deriving ideas or style from a diverse range of sources; Their home decor had an eclectic mix of modern and antique.

62 Edify

to instruct, improve, or enlighten; The book was both entertaining and edifying.

63 Egalitarian

relating to or believing in equality for all people; He advocated an egalitarian society.

64 Elicit

to draw forth or bring out; Skillful questioning elicited her eyewitness account.

65 Eminent

prominent, distinguished, or noteworthy; The eminent scholar was awarded the Nobel Prize.

66 Empathy

the ability to understand another's perspective, feelings, or difficulties; She showed genuine empathy for the grieving widow.

67 Enigma

something or someone puzzling, mysterious, or difficult to understand; The coded message was an enigma they couldn't decipher.

68 Equivocal

open to more than one interpretation; purposefully vague or ambiguous; His equivocal instructions left me confused about what to do.

69 Evoke

to summon or call forth; Childhood photos evoked strong memories from long ago.

70 Exact

precise, accurate, or correct in every detail; Could you give me the exact amount needed?

71 Expedient

suitable for achieving a particular end; pragmatically useful; In a crisis, quick action may be more expedient than detailed planning.

72 Explicit

clearly and directly stated, leaving no room for confusion; The teacher was explicit that assignments must be turned in on time.

73 Extol

to praise highly or glorify; The eulogy extolled the deceased's virtues and accomplishments.

74 Extricate

to free or release from a difficult situation or entanglement; Firefighters extricated the injured driver from the mangled car.

75 Facilitate

to make easier or help bring about; The mediator helped facilitate an agreement.

76 Fathom

to understand something thoroughly; I couldn't fathom his reason for quitting without notice.

77 Fatuous

silly, foolish, smugly ignorant; He made fatuous arguments that revealed little understanding of the issue.

78 Feckless

weak, ineffective, incompetent; irresponsible; His feckless leadership led the company to ruin.

79 Fervor

great warmth and intensity of feeling; She spoke with fervor about her political beliefs.

80 Fickle

frequently changing, erratic; His fickle behavior left her confused.

81 Flagrant

glaringly bad or offensive; a flagrant foul during the game; flagrant disregard for the law.

82 Flimsy

thin and easily bent or damaged; lacking plausibility; She offered a flimsy excuse for missing class.

83 Flout

to openly disregard rules or conventions; She flouted the school dress code with her outfit.

84 Frugal

practicing or reflecting economy in use of resources; simple, plain, cost

85 Garrulous

excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters; My garrulous neighbor loved chatting over the fence each morning.

86 Germane

relevant and appropriate for the subject at hand; His rambling anecdote was not germane to the discussion.

87 Grave

serious; requiring consideration; The doctor had a grave expression when giving the prognosis.

88 Gregarious

sociable, seeking and enjoying the company of others; Humans are naturally gregarious and form bonds through social contact.

89 Gross

blatant, outrageous, or unambiguous; lacking refinement or dignity; His gross exaggerations undermined his credibility.

90 Guile

cunning, deceitful shrewdness or treachery; She betrayed her friend out of pure guile.

91 Gullible

easily persuaded to believe something; naive, credulous; The scammer took advantage of gullible people.

92 Haughty

arrogantly superior, disdainful, looking down on others; The haughty queen barely acknowledged the peasants.

93 Hesitate

to pause in uncertainty or have difficulty choosing; She hesitated before exiting the stage, nerves getting the best of her.

94 Hinder

to hamper, obstruct, or delay; The snowstorm will likely hinder travel plans.

95 Hostile

having or showing ill will, animosity, opposition; The hostile crowd shouted angrily at the politician.

96 Hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally; Saying he was starving was hyperbole; he just wanted a snack.

97 Iconoclast

one who attacks or undermines traditional conventions or institutions; The rebel was an iconoclast who challenged the status quo.

98 Idolize

to worship or admire intensely and often excessively; Young girls often idolize celebrities and pop stars.

99 Illuminate

to supply or brighten with light; enlighten; His lecture helped illuminate and explain Plato's philosophy.