알아야할 262 SAT Vocabs
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262 SAT Vocab Words You’re Bound to See on Test Day
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Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
Abate | v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount | As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated. |
Abstract | adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality | Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting. |
Abysmal | adj. extremely bad | I got an abysmal grade on my research paper! |
Accordingly | adv. in accordance with | All students must behave accordingly. |
Acquisition | n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something | Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults. |
Adapt | v. to make suit a new purpose v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation | The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of Americans. Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments. |
Adept | adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area) | Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin. |
Adequate | adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose | Though his resume was adequate, the company doubted whether he’d be a good fit. |
Advent | n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic) | The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb. |
Adversarial | adj. relating to hostile opposition | An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life. |
Advocate | n. someone who promotes or defends something v. to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.) | I am an advocate for free higher education. Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices. |
Aesthetic | adj. relating to beauty or refined taste | The aesthetic decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as if you were a character in a fairy tale. |
Afford | v. to be able to buy v. to be able to spare | He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. I can’t afford to lose any more pencils! |
Agitate | v. to promote something (usu. a cause) | They’re agitating for better health care. |
Allow | v. to permit or consent to | US law allows citizens to speak freely. |
Allude | v. to make a secretive mention of something | She alluded to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything more about it. |
Altercation | n. a noisy argument or confrontation | Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar. |
Ambiguous | adj. unclear or vague in meaning | Her ambiguous statement made me question whether she could be trusted. |
Ambitious | adj. having a powerful desire for success or achievement | Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday. |
Ambivalence | n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options | His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract. |
Analogous | adj. similar but not identical | Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions. |
Annihilate | v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction | The dictator sent orders to annihilate the group of rebels. |
Anomaly | n. something different from the norm | This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens. |
Anticipate | v. assume to be likely to happen | The party was just as fun as I had anticipated it would be. |
Antipathy | n. a strong feeling of dislike | Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom. |
Apex | n. the highest point of something | The spring play was the apex of our school year. |
Apprehension | n. fearful expectation of something | Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train. |
Articulate | v. to clearly express in words | She articulated her opinion on the price of the house. |
Artificial | adj. something made; not occurring naturally | Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity. |
Assertion | n. a strong declaration | His assertion that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh. |
Austere | adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial | He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods. My boss had an austere expression on her face. An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn’t for everybody. |
Authenticity | n. the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived | The police officer doubted the authenticity of the suspect’s story. |
Avenue | n. an intangible path or approach to something | The company has decided to pursue other avenues. |
Avid | adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something | Gerald is an avid soccer fan. |
Basic | adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something | You have to start with basic Russian before you can move on to the advanced level. |
Bear | v. to have as a characteristic v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth v. to put up with | She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. Judy will bear her first child later this year. My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year. I can’t bear her complaining any longer! |
Benevolent | adj. kind, generous | Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits. |
Bias | n. a preconception that prevents objectivity | It’s important to avoid bias when investigating a crime. |
Bittersweet | adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness | The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet. |
Bolster | v. to support, strengthen, or fortify | If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch. |
Boost | n. an increase or growth v. to increase or make grow | The boost in profits was a welcome change. In order to boost profits, you need to cater to your customers. |
Brawl | n. an intense, loud fight v. to fight loudly and disruptively | A brawl broke out at school today after one student accused another of cheating. The two students brawled for an hour. |
Brevity | n. the quality of being brief or terse | The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic. |
Candid | adj. direct, blunt | Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor. |
Candor | n. the trait of being honest and frank | I admire her candor, especially when nobody else bothers to speak up. |
Capitalize | v. to use to your advantage | I’d like to capitalize on your math skills by having your work the cash register. |
Capture | v. to trap or take possession of v. to successfully represent or imitate v. to captivate, mesmerize v. to catch or seize | The spy was captured by the enemy. Your painting beautifully captures the ephemerality of life. I was captured by her beauty. The cops captured the criminal three days after the incident. |
Civic | adj. relating to the city or citizens | Voting is a civic duty. |
Clinical | adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting) | Her clinical approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively. |
Clout | n. special advantage or power | Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of clout. |
Coarse | adj. indicating a rough texture adj. lacking refinement or sophistication | The horse’s mane was coarse, as if it had never been washed. The queen’s coarse way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty. |
Coincide | v. to happen at the same time | It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals. |
Commission | n. the use of payment to request something (e.g., a service or product) | This painting was commissioned by a rich merchant in 1589. |
Comparable | adj. able to be compared | This novel is comparable to Huckleberry Finn. |
Competent | adj. sufficiently qualified | We need to hire a competent web developer to create a good website for our company. |
Complacent | adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve | Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was complacent with his life as a poet. |
Complement | v. to make perfect or complete | This wine perfectly complements this platter of gourmet cheese. |
Concede | v. to be forced to agree or surrender v. to admit to a transgression | With no chance of winning the battle, the army at last conceded. Dan conceded to pranking his sister. |
Conceive | v. to imagine or come up with | The plan to build the city was originally conceived in the early 1900s. |
Condone | v. to overlook, approve, or allow | She couldn't condone her daughter's rebellious behavior. |
Conducive | adj. able to bring about or be suitable for | The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying. |
Conduct | v. to control or manage v. to behave a certain way | The group conducted their research abroad last year. Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly. |
Confide | v. to share something secretive with someone | She confided all of her biggest secrets in her best friend. |
Confine | v. to put limits on; to restrict | We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain. |
Consensus | n. overall agreement | After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus. |
Constitute | v. to form or compose (part of) something | The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement. |
Contemplate | v. to think deeply about | She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student. |
Contend | v. to maintain or assert (an opinion) |