SSAT Vocabulary

Ameliorate

Definition: To make something better or improve.

Synonyms: Improve, enhance, relieve

Antonyms: Worsen, aggravate

Medicine ________ his headache.

Ameliorate

Admonish

Definition: To warn or scold someone firmly.

Synonyms: Warn, reprimand, chide

Antonyms: Praise, compliment

The teacher _________ him for being late.

Admonish

Antipathy

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike.

Synonyms: Hatred, aversion, hostility

Antonyms: Affection, liking

She felt ________ toward broccoli.

Antipathy

Abdicate

Definition: To give up a position of power or responsibility.

Synonyms: Resign, relinquish, step down

Antonyms: Claim, assume

The king decided to ________ the throne.

Abdicate

Adage

Definition: A traditional saying expressing a general truth.

Synonyms: Proverb, saying, maxim

Antonyms: Nonsense, lie

“Actions speak louder than words” is a famous _______.

Adage

Aberration

Definition: Something unusual or out of the ordinary.

Synonyms: Anomaly, deviation, abnormality

Antonyms: Normality, regularity

The sunny winter day was an _________.

Abberation

Abashed

Definition: Embarrassed or ashamed.

Synonyms: Ashamed, embarrassed, humiliated

Antonyms: Proud, confident

He was _______ after spilling coffee on his shirt.

Abashed

Abode

Definition: A home or place where someone lives.

Synonyms: Home, residence, dwelling

Antonyms: Office, workplace

Her _______ was small but cozy.

Abode

Augury

Definition: A sign or warning of the future.

Synonyms: Omen, prediction, prophecy

Antonyms: Surprise, uncertainty

The dark clouds were an ______ of rain.

Augury

Aggrandizement

Definition: The act of making something greater or more powerful.

Synonyms: Expansion, glorification, promotion

Antonyms: Reduction, diminishment

The CEO sought _________ of the company.

Aggrandizement

Annulment

Definition: The act of declaring something invalid or void.

Synonyms: Cancellation, nullification, invalidation

Antonyms: Validation, approval

They got an __________ of their marriage.

Annlument

Adjunct

Definition: Something added but not essential.

Synonyms: Addition, supplement, accessory

Antonyms: Main, essential

Yoga was an ________ to her daily exercise.

Adjunct

Affectation

Definition: Fake behavior meant to impress others.

Synonyms: Pretension, artificiality, pose

Antonyms: Genuineness, sincerity

His British accent was just an ________.

Affectation

Aperture

Definition: An opening or hole.

Synonyms: Opening, gap, slit

Antonyms: Closure, blockage

Light came through a small ________ in the wall.

Aperture

Artifice

Definition: Clever or cunning trick.

Synonyms: Trick, deception, cunning

Antonyms: Honesty, truth

The magician’s _________ amazed the crowd.

Artifice

Abrasive

Definition: Rough or harsh in manner or texture.

Synonyms: Harsh, rough, coarse

Antonyms: Gentle, smooth

His _________ voice hurt everyone’s ears.

Abrasive

Abase

Definition: To lower in rank or reputation.

Synonyms: Humiliate, degrade, belittle

Antonyms: Honor, elevate

He tried to _______ his opponent in the debate.

Abase

Adulterate

Definition: To make something impure by adding inferior substances.

Synonyms: Contaminate, dilute, debase

Antonyms: Purify, refine

They ________ the milk with water.

Adulterated

Ancillary

Definition: Providing support or help.

Synonyms: Supporting, auxiliary, supplementary

Antonyms: Primary, main

The library offered _______ services like tutoring.

Ancillary

Assuage

Definition: To make less intense or relieve.

Synonyms: Ease, soothe, alleviate

Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify

A sausage ________ his hunger.

Assuage

Abate

Definition: To reduce in amount or intensity.

Synonyms: Lessen, decrease, subside

Antonyms: Increase, intensify

The storm finally began to ________.

Abate

Alacrity

Definition: Cheerful willingness or eagerness.

Synonyms: Eagerness, readiness, promptness

Antonyms: Hesitation, reluctance

She accepted the invitation with _________.

Alacrity

Abeyance

Definition: Temporary suspension or inactivity.

Synonyms: Suspension, pause, dormancy

Antonyms: Continuation, action

The project was held in ________.

Abeyance

Abject

Definition: Extremely bad or miserable.

Synonyms: Wretched, hopeless, miserable

Antonyms: Excellent, noble

He lived in ________ poverty.

Abject

Atrophy

Definition: Gradual decline or wasting away.

Synonyms: Waste, degeneration, decline

Antonyms: Growth, development

His muscles began to ________ from inactivity.

Atrophy

Averse

Definition: Strongly opposed or unwilling.

Synonyms: Opposed, reluctant, resistant

Antonyms: Favorable, willing

The vegan was _______ to eating chicken.

Averse

Apologist

Definition: Someone who defends a controversial idea.

Synonyms: Defender, supporter, advocate

Antonyms: Critic, opponent

He was an __________ for modern art.

Apologist

Allegory

Definition: A story with a hidden meaning or moral.

Synonyms: Symbol, parable, fable

Antonyms: Literal, reality

The novel was an ________ for freedom.

Allegory

Acme

Definition: The highest point or peak.

Synonyms: Peak, pinnacle, apex

Antonyms: Bottom, nadir

Reaching the top of the mountain was the _______ of her journey.

Acme

Acolyte

Definition: A person who assists or follows someone important.

Synonyms: Follower, assistant, helper

Antonyms: Leader, master

Anakin was Obi Wan’s ________, a follower and assistant.

Acolyte

Amicable

Definition: Friendly and peaceable.

Synonyms: Friendly, cordial, harmonious

Antonyms: Hostile, unfriendly

They had an ________ argument that ended with laughter.

Amicable

Adamant

Definition: Firm and unyielding in opinion.

Synonyms: Unyielding, inflexible, determined

Antonyms: Flexible, yielding

She was _________ about her political views.

Adamant

Amity

Definition: Friendship or peaceful relations.

Synonyms: Friendship, harmony, goodwill

Antonyms: Enmity, hostility

The countries signed a treaty of ________.

Amity

Ascetic

Definition: Practicing strict self-discipline, often for religious reasons.

Synonyms: Austere, self-denying, disciplined

Antonyms: Indulgent, luxurious

The monk lived an __________ life with no luxuries.

Ascetic

Adulate

Definition: To praise excessively.

Synonyms: Flatter, idolize, worship

Antonyms: Criticize, insult

Fans ________ their favorite singer at every concert.

Adulate

Assiduous

Definition: Showing great care and effort.

Synonyms: Diligent, hardworking, persistent

Antonyms: Lazy, careless

He was ________ in completing every detail of his project.

Assiduous

Adversary

Definition: An opponent or enemy.

Synonyms: Opponent, rival, antagonist

Antonyms: Ally, friend

The boxer faced a strong _________ in the ring.

Adversary

Anecdote

Definition: A short, amusing or interesting story.

Synonyms: Story, tale, narrative

Antonyms: Essay, report

He told an _______ about his first day at school.

Anecdote

Astute

Definition: Clever and able to understand situations quickly.

Synonyms: Sharp, shrewd, perceptive

Antonyms: Foolish, naive

She was ______ in noticing the hidden clues.

Astute

Asylum

Definition: Protection granted to someone in danger; or a safe place.

Synonyms: Refuge, shelter, sanctuary

Antonyms: Danger, threat

The refugees sought ________ in a foreign country.

Asylum

Advocate

Definition: To support or speak in favor of something.

Synonyms: Supporter, promoter, defender

Antonyms: Opponent, critic

She ________ for clean water in her town.

Advocate

Annihilate

Definition: To destroy completely.

Synonyms: Destroy, obliterate, demolish

Antonyms: Save, protect

The army aimed to ________ the enemy base.

Annihilate

Aesthetic

Definition: Concerned with beauty or artistic taste.

Synonyms: Artistic, beautiful, visual

Antonyms: Ugly, displeasing

The room had an ______ arrangement of colors.

Aesthetic

Atone

Definition: To make amends for a wrong or mistake.

Synonyms: Apologize, compensate, reconcile

Antonyms: Blame, worsen

He tried to _______ for breaking the vase.

Atone

Affable

Definition: Friendly, easy to talk to.

Synonyms: Friendly, pleasant, sociable

Antonyms: Rude, unfriendly

The _______ man greeted everyone with a smile.

Affable

Abhorrent

Definition: Inspiring disgust or hatred.

Synonyms: Hateful, detestable, loathsome

Antonyms: Pleasing, acceptable

Lying to a friend is ________.

Abhorrent

Antagonize

Definition: To annoy or provoke someone.

Synonyms: Annoy, provoke, irritate

Antonyms: Please, help

He _________ his sister by taking her toys.

Antagonize

Atrocity

Definition: An extremely cruel or violent act.

Synonyms: Barbarity, horror, outrage

Antonyms: Kindness, mercy

The war was full of _________ against civilians.

Atrocity

Antecedent

Definition: Something that comes before another thing.

Synonyms: Predecessor, precursor, forerunner

Antonyms: Result, consequence

His success had an _______ in years of hard work.

Antecedent

Affect

Definition: To influence or have an impact on something.

Synonyms: Influence, change, alter

Antonyms: Leave alone, ignore

The cold weather _______ the crops.

Affect