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.



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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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clemency   Pronounce
n. mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
The lawyer was pleased when the case was sent to Judge Smith's chambers because Smith was noted for her clemency toward first offenders.
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clip   Pronounce
n. a small section of filmed or filed material
Phil's job at Fox Sports involved selecting the most important clip of the day's sporting highlights for later broadcast.
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coalition   Pronounce
n. partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
The Rainbow coalition united people of all races in a common cause.
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coin   Pronounce
v. make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
Slanderers coin nasty rumors.
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collage   Pronounce
n. work of art put together from fragments
Scraps of cloth, paper doilies, and old photographs all went into her collage.
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colossal   Pronounce
a. of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
Radio City Music Hall has a colossal stage.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
abduction  Speak
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the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
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small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
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cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
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disparage or depreciate; put down
adage  Speak
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provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
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disparage or depreciate; put down
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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wise saying; brief familiar proverb;  expression of popular wisdom
asteroid  Speak
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obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
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famous; well-known; having illustrious past
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coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
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small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
astral  Speak
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something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
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coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
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famous; well-known; having illustrious past
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relating to stars; star-shaped
asylum  Speak
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
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lasting for a long period;  marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
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thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
audit  Speak
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examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
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imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
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a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
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standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
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n. the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal


Spelling Word: acme
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a. quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe


Spelling Word: acute
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a. extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding


Spelling Word: adamant
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n. state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune


Spelling Word: adversity
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a. dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person


Spelling Word: alien
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a. lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong


Spelling Word: amoral
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