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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 491–525 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
491	nascent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: nascent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ទើបតែនឹងកើតថ្មី	The nascent movement had enthusiasm but little organization.
492	nefarious	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	ទុច្ចរិត	Investigators uncovered a nefarious scheme to sell forged medicine.
493	negligible	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	ធ្វេសប្រហែស	The second treatment produced a negligible improvement.
494	neophyte	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: neophyte is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ពន្លកថ្មី អ្នកថ្មី	As a neophyte, he asked questions that veterans had stopped considering.
495	noisome	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: noisome is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	រំខាន	A noisome odor rose from the polluted canal.
496	nominal	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: nominal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ឈ្មោះ	She remained the nominal leader while advisers made every decision.
497	nostalgia	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: nostalgia is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ការនឹករលឹក	The advertisement uses nostalgia to sell a modern product.
498	novel	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: novel is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ប្រលោមលោក 2. រ៉ូម៉ង់	The researchers proposed a novel method of filtering seawater.
499	noxious	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	ពុល	The factory released noxious fumes into the valley.
500	obdurate	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: obdurate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Obdurate	The obdurate ruler rejected every appeal for mercy.
501	obfuscate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: obfuscate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	រំខាន	Dense terminology can obfuscate a weak argument.
502	oblique	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: oblique is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	បញ្ឆៀង	Her oblique reference to the scandal puzzled new readers.
503	obsequious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	ហួសចិត្ត	The manager's obsequious praise made the visiting official uncomfortable.
504	obstinate	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: obstinate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	រឹងរូស	The obstinate negotiator ignored every compromise.
505	obviate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: obviate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	យល់ស្រប	Remote sensors may obviate the need for daily site visits.
506	occlude	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: occlude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	បិទ	A blood clot can occlude a narrow artery.
507	odious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: odious is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ហួសចិត្ត	The law's odious discrimination provoked widespread resistance.
508	officious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	ផ្លូវការ	An officious clerk demanded forms that the policy did not require.
509	onerous	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	សាហាវ	Small charities struggled with the onerous reporting rules.
510	opulent	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: opulent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	អស្ចារ្យ	The ruler's opulent palace contrasted with nearby hunger.
511	orthodox	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: orthodox is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ក្បួនច្បាប់ដើម 2. ប្រកាន់វិន័យចាស់ 3. ប្រកាន់ធម៌ចាស់	The discovery challenged the orthodox explanation of migration.
512	oscillate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: oscillate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	លំយោល។	Public opinion may oscillate as new evidence appears.
513	ostentatious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	ហួសចិត្ត	The donor avoided an ostentatious ceremony.
514	ostracize	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	រំខាន	Classmates began to ostracize anyone who questioned the rumor.
515	pacify	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: pacify is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	សន្តិភាព	The agreement failed to pacify communities that lacked representation.
516	palliative	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: palliative is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ពិការ	The subsidy was a temporary palliative, not an economic solution.
517	panacea	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: panacea is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Panacea	Technology is not a panacea for unequal access to education.
518	paradigmatic	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: paradigmatic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Paradigmatic	The case became paradigmatic of failures in corporate oversight.
519	parochial	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: parochial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Parochial	A parochial approach ignored the river's importance across borders.
520	parody	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: parody is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	កំប្លែង	The sketch is a parody of solemn campaign advertisements.
521	parsimonious	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	ផាស៊ីម៉ូន	The parsimonious board delayed necessary repairs.
522	patent	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: patent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ប៉ាតង	The claim's patent absurdity drew immediate criticism.
523	paucity	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	ភាពទន់ខ្សោយ	A paucity of evidence makes the conclusion uncertain.
524	pedantic	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: pedantic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Pedantic	The pedantic review corrected commas but ignored the argument.
525	penchant	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: penchant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	Penchant	The director has a penchant for adapting obscure novels.

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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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