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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 386–420 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
386	homogeneous	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. jednorodny 2. jednolity	The supposedly homogeneous sample actually contained several distinct groups.
387	hubris	noun Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: hubris is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	pycha	The tragedy portrays hubris as the ruler's fatal weakness.
388	hypothetical	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: hypothetical is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	hipotetyczny	The ethicist presented a hypothetical case to test the principle.
389	iconoclastic	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: iconoclastic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	bogoburczy	Her iconoclastic history questioned the reputation of a national hero.
390	idealize	verb Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.	1. idealizować 2. wyidealizować	The memoir does not idealize village life.
391	ideology	noun Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: ideology is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ideologia	The movement's ideology emphasized equality and public ownership.
392	idyllic	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: idyllic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. idylliczny 2. sielankowy	The painting presents an idyllic vision of rural childhood.
393	ignominious	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. haniebny 2. niegodziwy 3. sromotny	The army's retreat was an ignominious end to the campaign.
394	immutable	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	niezmienny	The constitution is important but not immutable.
395	impassive	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	apatyczny	The defendant remained impassive as the verdict was read.
396	impeccable	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	nieskazitelny	The article's research was impeccable, though its conclusion remained debatable.
397	impecunious	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. biedny 2. ubogi 3. niezamożny	The impecunious student relied on free public lectures.
398	imperial	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: imperial is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. cesarski 2. imperialny	The museum reconsidered how it displayed objects acquired during imperial expansion.
399	imperious	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	królewski	The director's imperious tone silenced useful criticism.
400	imperturbable	adjective Study Field: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	niewzruszony	The imperturbable negotiator continued despite the insults.
401	impervious	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. odporny 2. nieczuły 3. obojętny	The coating is impervious to water.
402	impetuous	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	1. impulsywny 2. porywczy 3. zapalczywy	An impetuous decision left the expedition without enough food.
403	impinge	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: impinge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	ograniczać	The new rule may impinge on freedom of expression.
404	implacable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	nieubłagany	The prosecutor remained an implacable opponent of corruption.
405	implement	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: implement is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. wprowadzić w życie 2. zrealizować	The city will implement the recycling program next month.
406	implicate	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: implicate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	implikować	The emails implicate several senior officials in the scheme.
407	impoverish	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: impoverish is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. zubażać 2. zubożyć	Unsustainable farming can impoverish both families and soil.
408	impropriety	noun Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: impropriety is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	niewłaściwość	The investigation found no evidence of financial impropriety.
409	impugn	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: impugn is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	atakować	The lawyer tried to impugn the witness's motives.
410	inane	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: inane is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. bezmyślny 2. głupi 3. beztreściowy	The interview was reduced to inane questions about clothing.
411	inaugurate	verb Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: inaugurate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	inaugurować	The exhibition will inaugurate the museum's new wing.
412	incandescent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: incandescent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	rozżarzony	Her incandescent anger transformed the final speech.
413	incendiary	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: incendiary is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. palny 2. łatwopalny 3. zapalać	The leader's incendiary rhetoric increased tensions.
414	incipient	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: incipient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	początkowy	Early treatment stopped the incipient infection.
415	incisive	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	zdecydowany	Her incisive questions exposed the proposal's weakest assumption.
416	inconsequential	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: inconsequential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	nieistotny	A minor spelling error was inconsequential to the argument.
417	incorrigible	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	niepoprawny	The novel's incorrigible trickster ignores every warning.
418	incremental	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: incremental is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	stopniowo	The reform produced incremental improvements rather than dramatic results.
419	incumbent	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Base-form focus: incumbent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	urzędujący	It is incumbent on researchers to protect participants' privacy.
420	indefatigable	adjective Study Field: SAT transitions and expression of ideas Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	niestrudzony	The indefatigable organizer visited every neighborhood.

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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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