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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colossal   Pronounce
a. of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
Radio City Music Hall has a colossal stage.
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commemorate   Pronounce
v. serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
The story of Fairchild that Mr. Moore was helping to commemorate is well-known in Silicon Valley.
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commute   Pronounce
v. obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
In exchange for cooperating with detectives on another case, he criminally tried to commute his charges.
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compatible   Pronounce
a. harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
They were compatible neighbors, never quarreling over unimportant matters.
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complement   Pronounce
v. complete; consummate; make perfect
The waiter recommended a glass of port to complement the cheese.
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component   Pronounce
n. element; ingredient; abstract part of something
Like all others of my stereo system, I hope this component is working at the same time.
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absolute  Speak
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pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
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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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append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
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perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
absolve  Speak
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having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
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pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
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absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
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quote; adduce as an instance
adage  Speak
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wise saying; brief familiar proverb;  expression of popular wisdom
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perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
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make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
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the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
adamant  Speak
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emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
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extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
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reckon; make a mathematical calculation
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failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
adverse  Speak
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in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
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give as a gift; present
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a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
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object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
apparatus  Speak
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failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
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agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
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a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
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the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
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v. move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected


Spelling Word: accelerate
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n. written statement made under oath


Spelling Word: affidavit
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v. provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part


Spelling Word: alleviate
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v. imitate; mimic, as an [___] imitates human actions


Spelling Word: ape
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v. be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of


Spelling Word: appreciate
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n. essential quality; reputation; honor


Spelling Word: attribute
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