Vocabulary List: SAT Prep Vocabulary List 1 for English

Overview

• Grade Level: 6th Grade

• Subject: English

• Topic: Sat prep vocabulary list 1

• Number of Words: 50

Vocabulary Words

1. Word: Abate

   • Definition: To become less intense or widespread.

   • Example: The storm suddenly abated, allowing us to go outside.

   • Pronunciation: uh-BAYT

2. Word: Aberration

   • Definition: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

   • Example: The team's performance was an aberration compared to their usual play.

   • Pronunciation: ab-uh-RAY-shun

3. Word: Abridge

   • Definition: To shorten a text without losing the essential meaning.

   • Example: The author decided to abridge the lengthy novel into a shorter version.

   • Pronunciation: uh-BRIDGE

4. Word: Alacrity

   • Definition: Brisk and cheerful readiness.

   • Example: She accepted the invitation with alacrity and excitement.

   • Pronunciation: uh-LACK-ruh-tee

5. Word: Anachronistic

   • Definition: Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.

   • Example: The film's modern soundtrack felt anachronistic for the historical setting.

   • Pronunciation: uh-NAK-ruh-NIS-tik

6. Word: Antipathy

   • Definition: A deep-seated feeling of aversion.

   • Example: There was a palpable antipathy between the rival teams.

   • Pronunciation: an-TIP-uh-thee

7. Word: Apathy

   • Definition: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

   • Example: The student's apathy towards the project affected their performance.

   • Pronunciation: AP-uh-thee

8. Word: Archaic

   • Definition: Very old or old-fashioned.

   • Example: The use of archaic language made the poem difficult to understand.

   • Pronunciation: ahr-KAY-ik

9. Word: Ascertain

   • Definition: To find out or make sure of.

   • Example: I need to ascertain whether he completed the assignment.

   • Pronunciation: as-er-TEYN

10. Word: Aspire - Definition: To aim for a particular goal. - Example: Many students aspire to attend top universities after graduating. - Pronunciation: as-PIRE

11. Word: Atrophy - Definition: The process of atrophying or wasting away. - Example: Without exercise, her muscles began to atrophy. - Pronunciation: AT-ruh-fee

12. Word: Benevolent - Definition: Well-meaning and kindly. - Example: Her benevolent nature made her popular among her peers. - Pronunciation: buh-NEV-uh-lent

13. Word: Cacophony - Definition: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. - Example: The cacophony of honking horns filled the street. - Pronunciation: ka-KAW-fuh-nee

14. Word: Capitulate - Definition: To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand. - Example: After several hours of negotiations, they finally capitulated. - Pronunciation: kuh-PICH-uh-late

15. Word: Castigate - Definition: To reprimand someone severely. - Example: He was castigated by his teacher for being late to class. - Pronunciation: KAS-ti-geyt

16. Word: Censure - Definition: Express severe disapproval of someone or something. - Example: The organization decided to censure the member for their conduct. - Pronunciation: SEN-sher

17. Word: Chastise - Definition: To reprimand severely. - Example: She chastised her son for leaving his toys on the floor. - Pronunciation: chas-TAHYZ

18. Word: Cogent - Definition: Clear, logical, and convincing. - Example: Her cogent argument convinced everyone in the debate. - Pronunciation: KOH-juhnt

19. Word: Complacent - Definition: Showing smug satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. - Example: He became complacent about his grades after receiving a few A's. - Pronunciation: kuhm-PLAY-suhnt

20. Word: Concur - Definition: To agree or have the same opinion. - Example: I concur with your assessment of the situation. - Pronunciation: kuhn-KUR

21. Word: Condone - Definition: To accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong. - Example: We cannot condone cheating in our school. - Pronunciation: kuhn-DOHN

22. Word: Conspicuous - Definition: Standing out so as to be clearly visible. - Example: The bright colors made the bird conspicuous in the green forest. - Pronunciation: kuhn-SPIK-yoo-uhs

23. Word: Contemplate - Definition: To think profoundly and at length. - Example: She sat quietly, contemplating her future. - Pronunciation: KON-tuhm-pleyt

24. Word: Contrite - Definition: Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence. - Example: He was contrite after realizing his mistake. - Pronunciation: KON-trahyt

25. Word: Copious - Definition: Abundant in supply or quantity. - Example: She took copious notes during the lecture. - Pronunciation: KOH-pee-uhs

26. Word: Cursory - Definition: Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. - Example: His cursory glance at the report missed several important details. - Pronunciation: KUR-suh-ree

27. Word: Debilitate - Definition: To make someone weak or infirm. - Example: The illness can debilitate even the strongest of athletes. - Pronunciation: di-BIL-i-teyt

28. Word: Defer - Definition: To put off an action or event to a later time. - Example: She decided to defer her decision until next week. - Pronunciation: di-FUR

29. Word: Diligent - Definition: Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. - Example: She was diligent in her studies, leading to excellent grades. - Pronunciation: DIL-i-jent

30. Word: Disdain - Definition: The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration. - Example: He looked at the messy room with disdain. - Pronunciation: dis-DAYN

31. Word: Divergent - Definition: Tending to be different or develop in different directions. - Example: Their divergent opinions made the discussion more interesting. - Pronunciation: dih-VUR-juhnt

32. Word: Edify - Definition: To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually. - Example: The teacher aimed to edify her students through engaging lessons. - Pronunciation: ED-i-fahy

33. Word: Eloquent - Definition: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. - Example: Her eloquent speech moved the audience to tears. - Pronunciation: EL-uh-kwuhnt

34. Word: Emulate - Definition: To match or surpass a person or achievement. - Example: He tried to emulate his brother's success in sports. - Pronunciation: EM-yuh-layt

35. Word: Enumerate - Definition: To mention a number of things one by one. - Example: Can you enumerate the main points of your argument? - Pronunciation: ih-NOOM-er-ayt

36. Word: Ephemeral - Definition: Lasting for a very short time. - Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a few minutes. - Pronunciation: ih-FEM-er-uhl

37. Word: Erratic - Definition: Not even or regular in pattern or movement. - Example: His erratic driving made everyone nervous. - Pronunciation: ih-RAT-ik

38. Word: Exacerbate - Definition: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. - Example: The cold weather exacerbated her symptoms. - Pronunciation: ig-ZAS-er-bayt

39. Word: Exemplary - Definition: Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind. - Example: She received an award for her exemplary performance in science. - Pronunciation: ig-ZEM-pluh-ree

40. Word: Frugal - Definition: Sparing or economical with regard to money or food. - Example: He is very frugal when it comes to spending money. - Pronunciation: FROO-guhl

41. Word: Garrulous - Definition: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. - Example: She became garrulous after a few cups of coffee. - Pronunciation: GAR-uh-luhs

42. Word: Gregarious - Definition: Fond of company; sociable. - Example: He is a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others. - Pronunciation: gri-GAIR-ee-uhs

43. Word: Hapless - Definition: Unfortunate or unlucky. - Example: The hapless traveler lost his passport. - Pronunciation: HAP-lis

44. Word: Imminent - Definition: About to happen. - Example: The storm was imminent, and we needed to prepare quickly. - Pronunciation: IM-uh-nuhnt

45. Word: Incessant - Definition: Continuing without pause or interruption. - Example: The incessant noise from the construction site was distracting. - Pronunciation: in-SES-uhnt

46. Word: Indispensable - Definition: Absolutely necessary or essential. - Example: The new software has become indispensable for our work. - Pronunciation: in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl

47. Word: Inevitable - Definition: Certain to happen; unavoidable. - Example: Change is an inevitable part of life. - Pronunciation: in-EV-i-tuh-buhl

48. Word: Innovate - Definition: To make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods. - Example: The company aims to innovate and improve its products. - Pronunciation: IN-uh-vayt

49. Word: Insidious - Definition: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects. - Example: The insidious disease spread rapidly without any noticeable symptoms. - Pronunciation: in-SID-ee-uhs

50. Word: Irascible - Definition: Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. - Example: His irascible nature made him difficult to work with. - Pronunciation: ih-RAS-uh-buhl

51. Word: Jubilant - Definition: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph. - Example: The team was jubilant after scoring the winning goal. - Pronunciation: JOOB-uh-luhnt

Study Tips

• Create flashcards with the word on one side and the definition on the other.

• Use each word in a sentence to understand its context.

• Group similar words together to help memorize them.

Extension Activities

• Write a short story using at least ten words from the vocabulary list.

• Group discussion on how these words can apply to real-life situations.

• Create a word wall in the classroom featuring words from the list.