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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 631–665 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
631	tirade	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: tirade is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 격렬한 비난 연설 2. 장광설	The meeting ended with a tirade against the press.
632	torpor	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: torpor is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	무기력	Winter cold sends the animal into torpor.
633	transcend	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: transcend is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	초월하다	The novel's themes transcend its historical setting.
634	transgress	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Prefix focus: trans- means across, through, or beyond.	넘다	The character must decide whether justice permits her to transgress the law.
635	transient	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: transient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 일시적인 2. 오래가지 않는	The economic benefit proved transient.
636	trepidation	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	전율	With some trepidation, the team opened the sealed chamber.
637	ubiquitous	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	어디에나 있는	Smartphones have become ubiquitous in many communities.
638	unconscionable	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	비양심적이다	The court rejected the unconscionable contract terms.
639	unctuous	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. 아첨하는 2. 지나치게 듣기 좋게 구는	The salesman's unctuous compliments made buyers suspicious.
640	unremitting	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: unremitting is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	끊임없는	Unremitting rain caused the river to overflow.
641	urbane	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: urbane is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 세련되고 교양 있는 2. 세련된	The urbane host moved easily among diplomats and artists.
642	usurp	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: usurp is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	찬탈하다	The general attempted to usurp the elected government's authority.
643	utilitarian	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: utilitarian is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 실용적인 2. 기능 위주의	The building's utilitarian design prioritized durability.
644	utopia	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: utopia is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 이상향(理想鄕) 2. 유토피아 3. 리상향(理想鄕)	The novel's apparent utopia depends on hidden coercion.
645	vacillate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: vacillate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	흔들리다	The council continued to vacillate between renovation and demolition.
646	vapid	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: vapid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 지루하고 내용 없는 2. 무미건조한	The adaptation reduced a complex novel to vapid romance.
647	vehement	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: vehement is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	격렬한	Residents voiced vehement opposition to the highway.
648	venal	adjective Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: venal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	부패한	The investigation exposed venal officials who sold permits.
649	venerate	verb Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Base-form focus: venerate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	존경하다	Many scientists venerate the pioneer without accepting every theory he proposed.
650	veracity	noun Study Field: SAT literature, history, and humanities Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	정확성	Documents from several sources support the account's veracity.
651	verbose	adjective Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: verbose is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 장황한 2. 말이 많은	The verbose report hid its conclusion in fifty pages.
652	verisimilitude	noun Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: verisimilitude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	있을 법함	Accurate period details give the film verisimilitude.
653	vernacular	noun Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vernacular is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 방언(方言) 2. 사투리 3. 토어	The poet wrote in the local vernacular rather than formal Latin.
654	vestige	noun Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vestige is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 자취 2. 흔적	The ruined gate is the last vestige of the old wall.
655	vex	verb Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vex is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 괴롭히다 2. 골머리를 앓게 하다	The contradictory clues continued to vex investigators.
656	vicarious	adjective Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. 대리 체험의 2. 남을 통해 간접적으로 느끼는	Readers share the explorer's vicarious thrill through the vivid diary.
657	vicissitude	noun Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vicissitude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 변천(變遷) 2. 변천	The business survived every economic vicissitude.
658	vilify	verb Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vilify is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 악인으로 몰다 2. 헐뜯다	The campaign tried to vilify critics instead of answering them.
659	vindicate	verb Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vindicate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. 정당성을 입증하다 2. 옳았음을 증명하다	Later evidence may vindicate the scientist's disputed prediction.
660	vindictive	adjective Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	복수심 있는	The leader used vindictive prosecutions against former rivals.
661	virulent	adjective Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: virulent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	악성	A virulent strain spread rapidly through the crop.
662	vitiate	verb Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vitiate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	손상시키다	Coercion can vitiate an agreement.
663	vitriolic	adjective Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: vitriolic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	신랄한	The platform removed several vitriolic threats.
664	vocation	noun Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -tion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	소명	She regarded teaching as a vocation rather than merely a job.
665	vociferous	adjective Study Field: SAT science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	시끄러운	A vociferous minority dominated the meeting.

Vocabulary reading and practice

A Transient Outburst

Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

After weeks of political torpor, a council member delivers a fierce tirade. Her anger is transient, but the issue behind it is not: officials may transgress ethical rules if gifts influence votes. The council must transcend personal rivalries and adopt a transparent policy.

Korean translation

몇 주 동안 정치적 무기력 상태가 이어진 뒤, 한 시의원이 격렬한 비난 연설을 한다. 그녀의 분노는 일시적이지만, 그 배경이 된 문제는 그렇지 않다. 선물이 표결에 영향을 준다면 공직자들은 윤리 규정을 위반할 수 있다. 시의회는 개인적인 경쟁심을 뛰어넘어 투명한 정책을 채택해야 한다.

Reading comprehension

1. What interrupts the political torpor?

A fierce tirade interrupts it.

2. What ethical danger is identified?

Officials may transgress rules when gifts influence votes.

3. What must the council transcend?

The council must transcend personal rivalries.

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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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