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The current digital SAT Reading and Writing section uses short passages from literature, history and social studies, the humanities, and science. Its Craft and Structure questions ask students to determine the meaning of high-utility words in context and to choose the most logical and precise word or phrase. Vocabulary also supports evidence, inference, rhetorical synthesis, transitions, and clear Standard English expression across the section.

This independently authored 800-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty-three pages of up to thirty-five words. Pages containing words 1–500 include five cloze questions drawn only from that enhanced range; words 501–800 remain fully visible and editable while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a passage-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. The list is an unofficial KSSR learning resource and is not endorsed by or affiliated with College Board. SAT is a registered trademark of College Board.

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Words 421–455 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
421	indelible	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	1. hartnäckig 2. unauslöschlich	The disaster left an indelible mark on the community.
422	indigent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: indigent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. bedürftig 2. mittellos 3. arm	The clinic provides free care to indigent patients.
423	indolent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: indolent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. träge 2. faul 3. arbeitsscheu	The narrator condemns the indolent aristocrat who neglects his estate.
424	indomitable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	1. unbeugsam 2. unbezähmbar 3. unerschütterlich	Her indomitable spirit sustained the campaign through years of setbacks.
425	inequity	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	Ungerechtigkeit	The policy seeks to reduce inequity in school funding.
426	inert	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: inert is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	träge	The chemical remains inert until it is heated.
427	inexorable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	1. unvermeidlich 2. unvermeidbar	The inexorable advance of the fire forced another evacuation.
428	infamy	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: infamy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Schande	The massacre remains a symbol of political infamy.
429	infinitesimal	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: infinitesimal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	infinitesimal	The sensor can detect an infinitesimal change in pressure.
430	inflammatory	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: inflammatory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. aufrührerisch 2. aufwieglerisch 3. beleidigend	The moderator rejected inflammatory language from both sides.
431	ingenuous	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. arglos 2. freimütig 3. treuherzig	Her ingenuous question revealed a flaw the experts had overlooked.
432	inimical	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: inimical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. schädlich 2. feindlich 3. feindselig	Secrecy is inimical to meaningful public oversight.
433	iniquity	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. Gräueltat 2. Missetat	The novel exposes the iniquity of the forced-labor system.
434	innate	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: innate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. angeboren 2. eigen 3. immanent	The study asks whether musical ability is innate or learned.
435	insatiable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	unersättlich	Her insatiable curiosity led her into several fields of study.
436	insidious	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. heimtückisch 2. schleichend	The report describes the insidious effects of chronic lead exposure.
437	insipid	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: insipid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. charakterlos 2. geschmacklos 3. stumpfsinnig	Critics found the adaptation visually attractive but insipid.
438	insolent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: insolent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. anmaßend 2. überheblich 3. frech	The witness's insolent reply drew a warning from the judge.
439	instigate	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: instigate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. anstiften 2. anstacheln 3. anzetteln	Agents attempted to instigate violence during the peaceful march.
440	intangible	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	1. immateriell 2. abstrakt 3. ungreifbar	Trust is an intangible asset that can vanish quickly.
441	interlocutor	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Prefix focus: inter- means between or among.	1. Gesprächspartner 2. Gesprächspartnerin	Each interlocutor challenges the other's assumptions.
442	interminable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	unendlich	The negotiations became an interminable series of delays.
443	intractable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	unlenksam	Water scarcity remains an intractable problem in the region.
444	intransigent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: intransigent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. kompromisslos 2. intransigent 3. unnachgiebig	The intransigent factions rejected every proposed settlement.
445	intrepid	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: intrepid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. unerschrocken 2. furchtlos 3. mutig	An intrepid journalist crossed the border to document the crisis.
446	intricate	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: intricate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. aufwendig 2. kompliziert 3. ausgeklügelt	The clock's intricate mechanism required careful restoration.
447	invective	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: invective is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Invektive	The debate deteriorated into personal invective.
448	inveterate	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: inveterate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. chronisch 2. tief verwurzelt 3. unüberwindbar	An inveterate skeptic, she demanded evidence for every claim.
449	irascible	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	1. aufbrausend 2. jähzornig	The irascible director was known for shouting at minor mistakes.
450	ironic	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: ironic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ironisch	It was ironic that the privacy conference exposed attendees' email addresses.
451	irreverent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: irreverent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ehrfurchtslos 2. pietätlos 3. respektlos	The comedian's irreverent history challenged national myths.
452	irrevocable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	unwiderruflich	The court warned that the environmental damage could be irrevocable.
453	jargon	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: jargon is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. Jargon 2. Fachsprache 3. Fachjargon	Medical jargon made the consent form hard to understand.
454	jettison	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: jettison is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. loswerden 2. Ballast abwerfen 3. über Bord werfen	The team decided to jettison the least practical part of the plan.
455	jocular	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: jocular is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. scherzhaft 2. spaßig 3. witzig	His jocular tone eased tension before the serious discussion.

Vocabulary reading and practice

An Intractable Meeting

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The budget meeting feels interminable because an intractable dispute blocks every vote. One member’s jocular remarks briefly ease the tension, but another speaker uses inflammatory accusations. An ingenuous new delegate asks a direct question that reveals both sides actually agree on the central goal.

German translation

Die Haushaltsbesprechung scheint endlos zu dauern, weil ein unlösbarer Streit jede Abstimmung blockiert. Die scherzhaften Bemerkungen eines Mitglieds lockern die Spannung kurz, doch ein anderer Redner erhebt aufwieglerische Anschuldigungen. Ein argloser neuer Delegierter stellt eine direkte Frage, die zeigt, dass beide Seiten sich beim zentralen Ziel tatsächlich einig sind.

Reading comprehension

1. Why does the meeting feel interminable?

An intractable dispute blocks progress.

2. What briefly eases tension?

Jocular remarks briefly ease tension.

3. What does the ingenuous question reveal?

It reveals agreement on the central goal.

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Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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The digital SAT Reading and Writing section measures comprehension, analysis, synthesis, rhetoric, and command of language. Its Words in Context questions ask students to determine a word’s meaning or choose the most logical and precise word for a particular passage. That means SAT vocabulary study should focus on useful academic words, multiple meanings, tone, and exact usage—not on memorizing rare words in isolation.

Use this list as one part of SAT preparation. Read each example closely, compare near-synonyms, and notice how surrounding sentences control meaning. The lesson readings and questions are designed to practise the same habits of contextual reasoning, while official College Board questions remain the best guide to the test’s exact format.

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