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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 561–595 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
561	provincial	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: provincial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	narrow in outlook or related to a region outside the capital	The narrator initially holds a provincial view of the wider world.
562	provisional	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: provisional is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	temporary and subject to later confirmation	The committee issued a provisional schedule.
563	prudent	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: prudent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	showing careful judgment about future risk	Maintaining an emergency reserve is a prudent policy.
564	pugnacious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	eager to argue or fight	The pugnacious spokesperson turned every interview into a confrontation.
565	punctilious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	extremely attentive to rules and formal details	The punctilious diplomat observed every protocol.
566	quandary	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: quandary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	a state of uncertainty over a difficult choice	Conflicting duties left the physician in a moral quandary.
567	querulous	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	frequently complaining in an irritable way	The querulous narrator finds fault with every neighbor.
568	quixotic	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: quixotic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	idealistic in a way that is impractical	The plan to end all traffic within a week was quixotic.
569	rancor	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: rancor is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	long-lasting bitterness or resentment	The agreement ended the lawsuit but not the rancor.
570	rarefied	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: rarefied is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	understood by or available to only a select group	The article brings rarefied theory into public discussion.
571	recalcitrant	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: recalcitrant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	stubbornly resisting authority or control	The recalcitrant company ignored repeated safety orders.
572	recant	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: recant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to publicly withdraw a former belief or statement	Under pressure, the witness agreed to recant the accusation.
573	recluse	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: recluse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	a person who deliberately lives apart from others	The artist became a recluse late in life.
574	recondite	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: recondite is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	little known and difficult to understand	The lecture explored a recondite dispute in medieval law.
575	redress	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: redress is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	a remedy or compensation for a wrong	The victims sought legal redress for the unlawful seizure.
576	redundant	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: redundant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	unnecessary because it repeats or duplicates something	The editor removed a redundant paragraph.
577	relegate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: relegate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to assign someone or something to a lower position	The new history does not relegate women to a footnote.
578	relinquish	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: relinquish is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to voluntarily give up control or possession	The ruler refused to relinquish emergency powers.
579	remonstrate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: remonstrate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to protest or argue strongly against something	Residents gathered to remonstrate against the closure.
580	renounce	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: renounce is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to formally give up a claim, belief, or practice	The candidate refused to renounce her earlier position.
581	replete	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: replete is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	completely filled or abundantly supplied	The diary is replete with detailed observations.
582	reprehensible	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	deserving strong moral criticism	The court described the deliberate deception as reprehensible.
583	reproach	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: reproach is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	an expression of blame or disappointment	Her quiet reproach affected him more than anger would have.
584	repudiate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: repudiate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to reject the truth, validity, or authority of something	The party moved to repudiate the discriminatory policy.
585	rescind	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: rescind is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to officially cancel a law, decision, or agreement	The agency may rescind the permit after the violation.
586	reticent	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: reticent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	reluctant to speak or reveal one's thoughts	The normally reticent scientist agreed to an interview.
587	revere	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: revere is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to feel deep respect and admiration for someone	Many residents revere the physician who founded the clinic.
588	rhetoric	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: rhetoric is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	language designed to persuade or produce an effect	The campaign's rhetoric emphasized unity while its policies divided voters.
589	rudimentary	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: rudimentary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	basic and not fully developed	The settlement had only rudimentary sanitation.
590	sagacious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	showing wise and practical judgment	The sagacious adviser anticipated the treaty's unintended effects.
591	sanction	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: sanction is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to officially approve or impose a penalty on	The board must sanction any major change to the charter.
592	sanguine	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: sanguine is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	optimistic, especially in a difficult situation	Analysts remain sanguine about the economy's long-term prospects.
593	scathing	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: scathing is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	severely and devastatingly critical	The inspector issued a scathing report on prison conditions.
594	schism	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: schism is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	a serious division within an organization or belief system	The dispute caused a lasting schism in the movement.
595	secular	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: secular is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	not religious or connected with religious institutions	The constitution establishes a secular government.

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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.

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