Updated Digital SAT Vocab List (365 words)

abundance

noun. A large quantity of something. ("The farmer was pleased with the abundance of crops this season.")

acclaim

verb. To praise enthusiastically. ("The critic acclaimed the novel as a masterpiece.")

accolade

noun. An award or special recognition. ("She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.")

acoustic

adj. Relating to sound or hearing. ("The concert hall has excellent acoustic properties.")

acquiesce

verb. To accept or comply without protest. ("She acquiesced to her supervisor's request.")

acquired

verb. To gain or obtain. ("He acquired a new skill through practice.")

adapt to

verb. To adjust to new conditions. ("He adapted quickly to the colder climate.")

adversity

noun. Difficulties or misfortune. ("Despite adversity, she remained determined to succeed.")

allocate

verb. To distribute resources for a particular purpose. ("The government allocated funds for education.")

alludes

verb. To refer to something indirectly. ("The book alludes to historical events.")

ambiguity

noun. Uncertainty or lack of clarity. ("The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion.")

ambiguous

adj. Open to multiple interpretations. ("Her response was ambiguous and left room for doubt.")

ambivalence

noun. Mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes. ("His ambivalence about moving was evident.")

amorphous

adj. Lacking a clear structure or form. ("The painting had an amorphous quality.")

anachronistic

adj. Belonging to a different historical period. ("The film's costumes were anachronistic.")

analogous

adj. Similar in some way. ("The relationship between the two species is analogous to that of wolves and dogs.")

anecdotal

adj. Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. ("The evidence was largely anecdotal, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions.")

anomalous

adj. Deviating from the norm or expectations. ("The scientist noted an anomalous result in the experiment.")

approximation

noun. A rough estimate or near calculation. ("The approximation of the building's height was around 50 feet.")

archbishop

noun. A high-ranking bishop in charge of a large region. ("The archbishop led the religious ceremony with great solemnity.")

arduous

adj. Requiring great effort or endurance. ("The hikers faced an arduous climb up the steep mountain.")

artifice

noun. Clever or deceitful trickery. ("His artifice allowed him to escape the difficult situation unscathed.")

aspirations

noun. Strong desires or ambitions. ("Her aspirations to become a doctor motivated her to study diligently.")

assert

verb. To state or declare something forcefully. ("He asserted his right to speak during the meeting.")

assess

verb. To evaluate or analyze something. ("The teacher assessed the students' essays carefully.")

assiduous

adj. Showing great care and perseverance. ("Her assiduous work ethic earned her a promotion at the company.")

assumption

noun. A belief accepted as true without proof. ("The assumption that it would not rain led them to leave their umbrellas at home.")

attest

verb. To serve as proof or evidence of something. ("The ancient ruins attest to the civilization's advanced architectural skills.")

attribute

verb. To regard something as being caused by a particular source. ("He attributed his success to years of hard work and dedication.")

augment

verb. To increase or add to. ("The company plans to augment its workforce by hiring more employees.")

auspicious

adj. Indicating a favorable outcome or success. ("The clear skies were an auspicious sign for the outdoor wedding.")

austere

adj. Severe or strict in manner; lacking luxury. ("The monastery had an austere lifestyle with minimal comforts.")

basaltic

adj. Related to volcanic rock or lava. ("The island was covered in basaltic formations created by ancient lava flows.")

bellicose

adj. Demonstrating aggression or a willingness to fight. ("His bellicose remarks escalated the argument.")

beneficially

adv. In a way that produces good results. ("The changes were implemented beneficially for all employees.")

benevolent

adj. Well-meaning and kindly. ("The benevolent organization provided food and shelter for the needy.")

bilateral symmetry

noun. A body structure that is symmetrical on both sides. ("Humans and most animals exhibit bilateral symmetry in their anatomy.")

biome

noun. A large ecological region characterized by distinct plant and animal life. ("The Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse biomes on Earth.")

bolster

verb. To support or strengthen something. ("The government provided funds to bolster the struggling economy.")

candid

adj. Honest and straightforward. ("She gave a candid response about her feelings.")

capacious

adj. Having a lot of space; roomy. ("The capacious backpack easily fit all of his belongings.")

capricious

adj. Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior. ("His capricious nature made it difficult to predict his decisions.")

catalyst

noun. Something that speeds up a reaction or change. ("The invention of the internet was a catalyst for global communication.")

celestial

adj. Related to the sky or outer space. ("The telescope revealed celestial bodies never seen before.")

coalesce

verb. To come together to form one whole. ("The two companies decided to coalesce into a single organization.")

cogent

adj. Convincing and logical. ("Her cogent argument persuaded the jury.")

coherent

adj. Clear and logical in thought or speech. ("His speech was well-structured and coherent.")

coiled

adj. Wound into a series of loops or spirals. ("The rope was coiled neatly on the dock.")

coincide

verb. To occur at the same time or to be in agreement. ("The holiday coincided with her birthday this year.")

commensurate

adj. Corresponding in size, amount, or degree. ("The salary was commensurate with her experience.")

compelling

adj. Evoking interest or attention; convincing. ("The lawyer presented a compelling case.")

compensation

noun. Something given to make up for a loss or effort. ("She received financial compensation for her work.")

complacent

adj. Satisfied with oneself to a fault. ("He became complacent after winning several competitions.")

composition

noun. The makeup or structure of something. ("The chemical composition of the substance was analyzed.")

concede

verb. To admit or acknowledge reluctantly. ("He conceded that he had made a mistake.")

conclusive

adj. Providing a final decision or result. ("The DNA evidence was conclusive in solving the case.")

conducive

adj. Making a certain outcome likely or possible. ("A quiet environment is conducive to studying.")

conflated with

verb. Combined or confused with something else. ("The two concepts are often conflated with each other.")

confluence

noun. A meeting or coming together of things. ("The confluence of two rivers formed a wider body of water.")

conformity

noun. Compliance with standards or social norms. ("His conformity to tradition was evident in his behavior.")

conjecture

noun. A guess or speculation without complete evidence. ("His theory was based on conjecture rather than facts.")

connotation

noun. The implied or associated meaning of a word. ("The word 'home' has a warm connotation.")

consequential

adj. Significant or important. ("His actions had consequential effects on the company.")

conservationists

noun. People who work to protect the environment. ("Conservationists fought to save the rainforest.")

consolidated

adj. Combined or made stronger. ("The company consolidated its branches into one headquarters.")

conspicuous

adj. Easily noticeable or attracting attention. ("Her bright red dress was conspicuous in the crowd.")

constrain

verb. To limit or restrict. ("Time constraints forced them to work faster.")

contend

verb. To argue or compete. ("She contended that the new policy was unfair.")

contention

noun. A disagreement or argument. ("The main point of contention was the budget proposal.")

contextualize

verb. To provide background or context. ("The professor contextualized the historical event for the students.")

contingent on

adj. Dependent on certain conditions. ("Her promotion was contingent on her performance.")

contradict

verb. To go against or oppose. ("His statement contradicted the facts.")

controversial

adj. Causing disagreement or debate. ("The new law was highly controversial.")

conventional

adj. Based on tradition or what is generally accepted. ("He prefers conventional methods of teaching.")

conveyance

noun. The act of transporting something. ("The conveyance of goods by ship was delayed.")

conveyed

verb. Expressed or communicated. ("Her tone conveyed her disappointment.")

convoluted

adj. Complicated and difficult to understand. ("The professor's explanation was too convoluted.")

copious

adj. Abundant or plentiful. ("She took copious notes during the lecture.")

correlation

noun. A connection or relationship between two things. ("There is a correlation between diet and health.")

corroborate

verb. To confirm or support with evidence. ("The witness corroborated the suspect's alibi.")

corrugated

adj. Shaped into alternating ridges and grooves. ("The corrugated metal roof was rusted.")

culminate

verb. To reach a peak or final point. ("The project culminated in a successful presentation.")

cumulative

adj. Increasing or growing over time. ("The cumulative effects of stress can impact health.")

debacle

noun. A sudden and disastrous failure. ("The event was a complete debacle due to poor planning.")

debilitate

verb. To weaken or impair. ("The illness debilitated him, making it hard to work.")

decisive

adj. Determining an outcome or showing firmness. ("Her decisive leadership helped the team succeed.")

deduce

verb. To reach a conclusion through reasoning. ("From the evidence, detectives deduced the suspect's identity.")

defer

verb. To postpone or delay. ("They decided to defer the meeting until next week.")

deleterious

adj. Harmful or damaging. ("Smoking has deleterious effects on health.")

delineate

verb. To describe or outline precisely. ("The artist delineated the details of the portrait carefully.")

demarcated from

verb. Set apart or distinguished from something else. ("The two regions are clearly demarcated from each other by a river.")

demographic

noun. A specific group within a population. ("The company targeted a younger demographic with its ads.")

depicts

verb. To represent or illustrate. ("The painting depicts a serene countryside scene.")

depreciating

verb. Losing value over time. ("The car's value has been depreciating rapidly.")

deprivation

noun. The lack or denial of something necessary. ("Sleep deprivation can affect concentration.")

desultory

adj. Lacking a clear plan or purpose. ("His desultory speech confused the audience.")

detrimental

adj. Causing harm or damage. ("Excessive screen time can be detrimental to eye health.")

dichotomy

noun. A division between two opposing things. ("The novel explores the dichotomy between good and evil.")

diffuse

verb. To spread out or scatter. ("The scent of flowers diffused through the room.")

diminish

verb. To reduce in size or importance. ("His influence in the company began to diminish.")