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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 1–35 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
1	abash	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abash is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. смуща́ть 2. конфу́зить 3. приводи́ть в замеша́тельство	The unexpected praise seemed to abash the normally confident speaker.
2	abate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. уменьша́ть 2. уме́ньшить	The wind began to abate shortly after sunset.
3	abdicate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abdicate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. слагать полномочие 2. слагать полномочия	A leader cannot abdicate responsibility when a policy fails.
4	aberration	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. аберра́ция 2. аберрация	The single cold day was an aberration in an otherwise warm month.
5	abhor	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abhor is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. ненави́деть 2. пита́ть отвраще́ние	The reformer came to abhor laws that punished peaceful dissent.
6	abject	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abject is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. жа́лкий 2. уни́женный	The expedition ended in abject failure after both engines stopped.
7	abridge	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abridge is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. сокраща́ть 2. уменьша́ть 3. сумми́ровать	The editor will abridge the memoir for younger readers.
8	absolve	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: absolve is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. освобожда́ть от 2. снима́ть	New evidence may absolve the driver of responsibility for the crash.
9	abstain	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abstain is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. возде́рживаться 2. воздержа́ться	Two committee members will abstain from voting because of conflicts of interest.
10	abstruse	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abstruse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	мудрёный	The article's abstruse terminology confused readers outside the field.
11	abysmal	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: abysmal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. отврати́тельный 2. бездо́нный	The shelter's abysmal conditions prompted an official investigation.
12	accede	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: accede is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	соглаша́ться	After months of debate, the council chose to accede to the residents' demand.
13	acclaim	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: acclaim is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	аплоди́ровать	The novelist earned critical acclaim for her vivid historical research.
14	accolade	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: accolade is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. похвала́ 2. панеги́рик	The scientist accepted the accolade on behalf of her entire laboratory.
15	accommodate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: accommodate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. размеща́ть 2. размести́ть	The revised schedule can accommodate students in different time zones.
16	acquiesce	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: acquiesce is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	соглаша́ться	Faced with a unanimous vote, the director decided to acquiesce.
17	acrimony	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: acrimony is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	желчность	Years of acrimony made a calm settlement difficult.
18	acumen	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: acumen is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. прозорли́вость 2. проница́тельность 3. сообрази́тельность	Her financial acumen helped the small company survive the recession.
19	adamant	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: adamant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. категори́чный 2. непода́тливый 3. непоколеби́мый	The physician was adamant that the trial must follow safety rules.
20	adaptable	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	1. адапти́руемый 2. приспоса́бливаемый 3. приспособля́емый	An adaptable species can survive rapid environmental change.
21	adept	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: adept is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. зна́ющий 2. све́дущий 3. о́пытный	The mediator was adept at finding language both sides could accept.
22	adjacent	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: adjacent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. сосе́дний 2. прилега́ющий 3. примыка́ющий	The museum moved the sculpture to an adjacent gallery.
23	admonish	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: admonish is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. укоря́ть 2. порица́ть 3. предостере́чь	The judge had to admonish the witness for interrupting.
24	adroit	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: adroit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	проворный	Her adroit response redirected the tense interview toward useful facts.
25	adulation	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.	1. ле́сть 2. подхали́мство	The actor distrusted the sudden adulation that followed one successful film.
26	advocate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: advocate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	выступа́ть	Several physicians advocate earlier screening for the disease.
27	aesthetic	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: aesthetic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. эстети́ческий 2. эстетический	The architect balanced aesthetic goals with practical safety needs.
28	affable	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: affable is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	приве́тливый	The affable professor welcomed questions after the lecture.
29	affinity	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. бли́зость 2. сродство́ 3. влече́ние	Mina felt an affinity for stories about determined explorers.
30	affirm	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: affirm is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	подтверждать	The ruling will affirm every citizen's right to peaceful assembly.
31	agnostic	adjective Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: agnostic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. агности́ческий 2. агностический	The software is platform agnostic and works on several operating systems.
32	alacrity	noun Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.	1. гото́вность 2. жи́вость 3. рве́ние	The volunteers responded with alacrity when extra help was requested.
33	allege	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: allege is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. безоснова́тельно утвержда́ть 2. голосло́вно утвержда́ть	Investigators allege that the contractor concealed safety defects.
34	alleviate	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: alleviate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. облегча́ть 2. смягча́ть 3. уменьша́ть	Shade trees can alleviate extreme heat on city streets.
35	allude	verb Study Field: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: allude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. намека́ть 2. намекну́ть 3. упомина́ть	The poem may allude to an ancient myth without naming it.

Vocabulary reading and practice

An Unexpected Accolade

Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The museum’s new aesthetic initially divides reviewers, but one respected advocate explains how its spare design directs attention toward the art. Public acclaim follows. At the opening, an unexpected accolade seems to abash the normally confident architect, who responds with a brief thank-you rather than a victory speech.

Russian translation

Новая эстетика музея поначалу разделяет мнения критиков, но один уважаемый сторонник объясняет, как её лаконичный дизайн направляет внимание к искусству. Затем приходит общественное признание. На открытии неожиданная похвала, кажется, смущает обычно уверенного в себе архитектора, и он отвечает короткой благодарностью вместо победной речи.

Reading comprehension

1. What does the advocate explain?

The advocate explains how the design directs attention to the art.

2. What follows the favorable explanation?

Public acclaim follows.

3. Why does the accolade abash the architect?

The unexpected praise makes the architect self-conscious.

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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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