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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 141–175 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
141	equivocal	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: equivocal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ambiguous or deliberately avoiding a clear position	The spokesperson's equivocal answer satisfied neither side.
142	erroneous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	incorrect or based on a mistake	The article withdrew an erroneous claim about the study.
143	erudite	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: erudite is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	showing extensive knowledge gained through study	The historian's erudite lecture remained accessible to beginners.
144	esoteric	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: esoteric is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	intended for or understood by a small group of specialists	The journal translates esoteric research into language the public can follow.
145	exacerbate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: exacerbate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to make a problem or harmful condition worse	Delaying repairs will exacerbate the damage caused by rain.
146	exacting	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: exacting is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	demanding great care, effort, or precision	Restoring the mosaic is exacting work that may take years.
147	exculpate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: exculpate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to clear someone from blame or guilt	Security footage may exculpate the employee who was accused.
148	exemplify	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.	to serve as a clear example of something	The final scene can exemplify the novel's theme of forgiveness.
149	exhaustive	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	thorough enough to include every relevant detail	The committee conducted an exhaustive review of the safety records.
150	extol	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: extol is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to praise someone or something enthusiastically	The biography tends to extol its subject while overlooking serious faults.
151	extraneous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	irrelevant or unnecessary to the main subject	Remove extraneous details that distract from the central claim.
152	fallacious	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	based on faulty reasoning	The argument is fallacious because it treats coincidence as proof of cause.
153	feasible	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	possible and practical to accomplish	Engineers concluded that the repair was feasible within the budget.
154	florid	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: florid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	excessively elaborate in style or decoration	The florid introduction obscured a fairly simple argument.
155	forthright	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: forthright is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	direct, honest, and clear	The report is forthright about the program's limitations.
156	frivolous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	lacking serious purpose or value	The court dismissed the frivolous complaint.
157	germane	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: germane is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	directly relevant to the matter being discussed	The editor removed a paragraph that was not germane to the argument.
158	gratuitous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	unnecessary or lacking a valid reason	The film's gratuitous cruelty added nothing to the story.
159	gregarious	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	sociable and fond of company	The gregarious researcher built collaborations across several departments.
160	hackneyed	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: hackneyed is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	overused and no longer original	The speech relied on hackneyed phrases instead of specific proposals.
161	hedge	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: hedge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to limit or soften a claim to avoid overstatement	Careful scientists hedge conclusions when the sample is small.
162	iconoclast	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: iconoclast is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	a person who challenges established beliefs or traditions	The composer became an iconoclast by rejecting every accepted form.
163	idiosyncrasy	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: idiosyncrasy is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	a distinctive habit or feature peculiar to someone or something	The narrator's habit of addressing objects is an idiosyncrasy of the novel.
164	impede	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: impede is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to slow or obstruct progress	Heavy fog may impede rescue aircraft.
165	imperative	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	extremely important and requiring immediate attention	It is imperative that the damaged bridge remain closed.
166	inadvertent	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: inadvertent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	unintentional and caused by lack of attention	An inadvertent omission changed the meaning of the sentence.
167	incongruous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	out of place or inconsistent with its surroundings	The modern plastic chair looked incongruous in the medieval hall.
168	incontrovertible	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	impossible to deny or dispute	The dated photograph provides incontrovertible proof that the building existed.
169	indifferent	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: indifferent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	having little interest or concern	The narrator appears indifferent to the suffering around him.
170	induce	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: induce is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to cause something to happen or persuade someone to act	The medication may induce drowsiness in some patients.
171	ineffable	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	too powerful or unusual to be expressed in words	The memoir tries to capture the ineffable grief of sudden loss.
172	inherent	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: inherent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	existing as a natural or essential part of something	Every measurement contains some inherent uncertainty.
173	innocuous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	harmless and unlikely to offend	The innocuous question unexpectedly revealed a deeper disagreement.
174	insular	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: insular is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	unwilling to consider ideas beyond one's own group	The committee's insular outlook excluded valuable outside expertise.
175	integral	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: integral is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	essential to the completeness of something	Reliable public transit is integral to the city's housing plan.

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1. The argument is ___ because it treats coincidence as proof of cause.

Answer: fallacious

2. It is ___ that the damaged bridge remain closed.

Answer: imperative

3. Engineers concluded that the repair was ___ within the budget.

Answer: feasible

4. An ___ omission changed the meaning of the sentence.

Answer: inadvertent

5. The spokesperson's ___ answer satisfied neither side.

Answer: equivocal

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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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