3000 Common SAT Vocabulary

The vocabulary consists of 3000+ SAT words that high school students, especially in 12th grade, should master before the SAT exam. These words are mainly from recent SAT papers and the College Board's official practice materials.

The vocabulary also includes interactive exercises, such as meaning matching and spelling. These exercises, available for each word, can be launched with a few clicks.

For those who prefer to study SAT vocabulary offline or traditionally, the vocabulary offers printable flashcards and PDF files.
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1   Overview:
3000 Common SAT Vocabulary Words is a middle-level list for test-takers to warm up known words and learn new words. Usually, students need three or more months to finish it. If you aim for well-ranked universities, the list is a solid start to challenge harder SAT vocabulary.

The vocabulary consists of 3000+ SAT words that high school students, especially in 12th grade, should master before the SAT exam. These words are mainly from recent SAT papers and the College Board's official practice materials.

In addition to definitions and explanations, the vocabulary includes interactive exercises, such as meaning matching and spelling. These exercises, available for each word, can be launched with a few clicks. For those who prefer to study SAT vocabulary offline or traditionally, the vocabulary offers printable flashcards and PDF files.

If you want a better SAT score, you must own a strong SAT vocabulary that impacts all test modules. It means that you will spend more time studying SAT words. This list is a good candidate if you schedule 3 months or more. Try some content quickly; you can know if it matches your current vocabulary level and helps to improve vocabulary skills efficiently.

Does this SAT Vocabulary List meet your case? We divide the words into three levels; each consists of 4 groups. Want to view them quickly? Watch them here.



Last but not least, SAT Official Website is the right place to solve problems related to the SAT. If any doubts or questions about SAT vocabulary may impact your preparation and even your final score, don't hesitate to get there and clarify them.

2   Alternative vocabulary:
We know one words list cannot cover all SAT takers' requirements. If you think the 3000 Common SAT Vocabulary List doesn't match your circumstance, please try other lists on the website.

1000 Basic SAT ACT Words, an online vocabulary course, is to help you own 1000 common words for either the SAT or ACT college admission examinations; each word has a definition card, example sentence, single-choice test, spelling exercise, and use cases in classic literature. It groups all words into 30 lessons for online study and practice.



SAT ACT Vocabulary Flashcard is based on a 2000-word SAT/ACT list, which includes all elements of a word: pronunciation, definition, and example sentence. Besides, it offers sample use cases from classic literature, by which you can learn how to use difficult words in sentences from Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and other masterpieces.



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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abduction
abject
abrasive
absolute
absolve
absorb
abstinence
abstract
abusive
abyss
academic
accelerate
accessible
accessory
accommodate
accomplice
accord
acknowledge
acme
acquire
acquittal
acute
adage
adamant
adapt
addiction
address
adept
adhere
adjacent
administration
adolescence
adversary
adverse
adversity
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aftermath   Pronounce
n. outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
The most critical lesson Barbara has learned from her diagnosis and the aftermath is the importance of selecting a good facility and sticking with it.
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agent   Pronounce
n. one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
Whether your agent is acting in your best interests, I posed that question to a spokesman for the National Association of Realtors.
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alias   Pronounce
n. assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
Since the alias is already defined in our management pack, it should work fine.
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alienate   Pronounce
v. cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
We could not see what should again alienate us from one another or how one brother could again oppress another.
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allegiance   Pronounce
n. loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
They didn't want to salute the flag, saying that kind of allegiance is only for God.
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alloy   Pronounce
n. mixture; a combination of diverse things
In its ideal form, the alloy is a crystal with each element occupying specific crystal locations relative to one another.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
absolute  Speak
Exercise
end of existence or activity; termination
Exercise
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
Exercise
coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
Exercise
disparage or depreciate; put down
abusive  Speak
Exercise
overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
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the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
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coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
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dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
acute  Speak
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quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
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cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
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lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
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gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
agent  Speak
Exercise
serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
Exercise
management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
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one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
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swollen or puffed as with water or air
annex  Speak
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append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
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coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
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dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
Exercise
failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
appreciate  Speak
Exercise
firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
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be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
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too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
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overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
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a. prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation


Spelling Word: apocalyptic
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n. covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place


Spelling Word: arcade
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v. prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away


Spelling Word: avert
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v. talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds


Spelling Word: babble
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a. favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced


Spelling Word: biased
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n. table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out


Spelling Word: buffet
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