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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 176–210 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
176	intermittent	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: intermittent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	stopping and starting at irregular intervals	Intermittent rain delayed the excavation throughout the week.
177	intrinsic	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: intrinsic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	belonging naturally to the essential character of something	Curiosity has intrinsic value beyond any reward it produces.
178	intuitive	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	understood through instinctive judgment rather than deliberate reasoning	The map's intuitive design helps visitors navigate without instructions.
179	juxtapose	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: juxtapose is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to place things side by side for comparison or contrast	The exhibit will juxtapose ancient tools with modern devices.
180	laconic	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: laconic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	using very few words	His laconic reply revealed nothing about his intentions.
181	latent	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: latent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	present but not yet visible or active	The crisis exposed latent divisions within the coalition.
182	lucid	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: lucid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	clear and easy to understand	A lucid diagram made the complex process manageable.
183	malleable	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	able to be shaped or influenced	Public opinion is often malleable during uncertain events.
184	meticulous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	extremely careful about small details	The archivist kept meticulous records of every restored page.
185	mitigate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: mitigate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to reduce the severity or harmful effect of something	Wetlands can mitigate flooding by absorbing excess water.
186	mundane	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: mundane is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ordinary and lacking excitement	The poet finds beauty in mundane routines.
187	nebulous	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	unclear, vague, or poorly defined	The candidate offered a nebulous plan with no timetable.
188	nuanced	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: nuanced is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	showing subtle distinctions and careful complexity	Her nuanced argument recognizes benefits as well as risks.
189	obscure	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: obscure is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to make something difficult to see or understand	Technical jargon can obscure a simple idea.
190	ostensible	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	appearing to be true but possibly hiding another reality	The meeting's ostensible purpose was planning, though everyone expected a vote.
191	paradigm	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: paradigm is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	a model or pattern that shapes how something is understood	The discovery challenged the prevailing paradigm in astronomy.
192	paramount	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: paramount is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	more important than anything else	Patient safety is paramount during a clinical trial.
193	partisan	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: partisan is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	strongly supporting one side, often without fair consideration	The report avoids partisan language and presents evidence from both groups.
194	perfunctory	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: perfunctory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	done with little care or interest	The inspector's perfunctory review missed a dangerous defect.
195	peripheral	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: peripheral is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	secondary or not central to the main issue	The debate focused on a peripheral detail rather than the proposal itself.
196	pragmatic	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: pragmatic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	focused on practical results rather than theory	The mayor adopted a pragmatic approach to the budget shortfall.
197	precedent	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: precedent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	an earlier case that guides later decisions	The ruling established a precedent for protecting digital privacy.
198	precipitate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: precipitate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to cause an event, usually a sudden or unwelcome one	The bank's collapse could precipitate a wider financial crisis.
199	preclude	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: preclude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to make something impossible in advance	A prior commitment may preclude her attendance.
200	prescient	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: prescient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	showing accurate knowledge of what will happen	The author's prescient warning anticipated the later shortage.
201	profound	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: profound is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	very deep, important, or intellectually significant	The invention had a profound effect on daily communication.
202	prolific	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: prolific is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	producing many works, results, or offspring	The prolific historian published more than twenty books.
203	qualify	verb Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.	to limit a statement by adding conditions or exceptions	The researcher must qualify the conclusion because the sample was small.
204	reconcile	verb Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: reconcile is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to make conflicting ideas, facts, or people compatible	The theory must reconcile the two apparently contradictory results.
205	refute	verb Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: refute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to prove a claim or argument false	The later experiment did not refute the hypothesis; it exposed a design flaw.
206	salient	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: salient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	most noticeable or relevant	The summary identifies the report's three most salient findings.
207	tenable	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: tenable is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	capable of being defended with evidence or reasoning	The explanation is no longer tenable after the new discovery.
208	tentative	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	uncertain and subject to revision	The committee reached a tentative agreement.
209	underscore	verb Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: underscore is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	to emphasize the importance of something	The outage will underscore the need for backup power.
210	unequivocal	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: unequivocal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	completely clear and leaving no doubt	The laboratory issued an unequivocal denial of data manipulation.

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1. Curiosity has ___ value beyond any reward it produces.

Answer: intrinsic

2. The meeting's ___ purpose was planning, though everyone expected a vote.

Answer: ostensible

3. The researcher must ___ the conclusion because the sample was small.

Answer: qualify

4. The map's ___ design helps visitors navigate without instructions.

Answer: intuitive

5. The discovery challenged the prevailing ___ in astronomy.

Answer: paradigm

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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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