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Obsolete - Outdated or no longer in use.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.

Scrupulous - Careful, thorough, and attentive to detail.

Cacophony - A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Ineffable - Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.

Judicious - Wise, having good judgment or sense.

Alacrity - Cheerful willingness or eagerness.

Pedantic - Overly concerned with minor details or rules; scholarly in a showy or dull way.

Fickle - Changing frequently, especially in terms of loyalty, interests, or emotions.

Obfuscate - To confuse or make something unclear or difficult to understand.

Quintessential - the perfect or most typical example of something.