MAY 2025 SAT VOCAB

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abate

(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit

aberration

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

acumen

shrewdness shown by keen insight

assiduous

persistent, attentive, diligent

abysmal

extremely bad

avarice

(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth

cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

colloquial

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

frugal

(adj.) economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

gregarious

outgoing; sociable

Hubris

excessive pride or self-confidence

ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating

jocular

characterized by joking or jesting

loquacious

(adj.) talkative, wordy; fond of talking

mundane

ordinary, commonplace

nebulous

hazy; vague; uncertain

nomenclature

A system of naming, especially in the arts or sciences

opulent

wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

prescient

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

prudent

wise, careful, cautious

rancor

extreme hatred or ill will

quixotic

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

rife

abundant; prevalent

umbrage

offense or annoyance

vehemently

marked by intense force or emotion

xenophobia

fear of foreigners

venerable

respected because of age, wisdom, or character

zenith

the highest point; peak

terse

concise; to the point