SAT Vocabulary List

Dogmatic

To follow something no matter what, often rigidly adhering to beliefs or rules.

Exuberant

Cheerful, energetic, and full of enthusiasm.

Taxonomy

A classification of something, typically an organism.

Abase

To degrade or lower in position.

Boisterous

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

Kinship

Blood relation or a close connection between people.

Recalcitrant

Being uncooperative or stubbornly resisting authority.

Misanthropic

Being unsociable or having a dislike for people.

Paucity

A small amount of something or scarcity.

Verisimilitude

The appearance of being true or real.

Profusion

An abundance or a large quantity of something.

Exacerbate

To make an issue worse than it already is.

Nuanced

Having subtle distinctions or complexities.

Ineffable

Too extreme or great to be expressed in words.

Succinct

Short and concise.

Benevolent

Kind or well-meaning.

Elucidate

To make something clear or explain it.

Obsolete

Outdated or no longer in use.

Altruistic

Caring about the well-being of others, often selflessly.

Animosity

A strong feeling of hatred or dislike.

Pervasiveness

Prevalence or being widespread.

Diversity

A range of different things or variety.