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SAT Vocabulary Words
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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| # | Word | Details | Meaning | Sample sentence |
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| 176 | intermittent | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: intermittent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 斷斷續續 2. 散乱 | Intermittent rain delayed the excavation throughout the week. |
| 177 | intrinsic | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: intrinsic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 实际 | Curiosity has intrinsic value beyond any reward it produces. |
| 178 | intuitive | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | 直覺的 | The map's intuitive design helps visitors navigate without instructions. |
| 179 | juxtapose | verb StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: juxtapose is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 並列 2. 並置 | The exhibit will juxtapose ancient tools with modern devices. |
| 180 | laconic | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: laconic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 簡潔 2. 简洁 | His laconic reply revealed nothing about his intentions. |
| 181 | latent | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: latent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 潛在 | The crisis exposed latent divisions within the coalition. |
| 182 | lucid | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: lucid is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 清楚 2. 易懂 3. 清晰 | A lucid diagram made the complex process manageable. |
| 183 | malleable | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action. | 可锻造的 | Public opinion is often malleable during uncertain events. |
| 184 | meticulous | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by. | 1. 過細 2. 細緻 3. 仔细 | The archivist kept meticulous records of every restored page. |
| 185 | mitigate | verb StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: mitigate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 缓解 2. 减少 3. 緩解 | Wetlands can mitigate flooding by absorbing excess water. |
| 186 | mundane | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: mundane is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 平常 2. 平庸 3. 平凡 | The poet finds beauty in mundane routines. |
| 187 | nebulous | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by. | 模糊的 | The candidate offered a nebulous plan with no timetable. |
| 188 | nuanced | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: nuanced is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 精確 2. 複雜 3. 细腻 | Her nuanced argument recognizes benefits as well as risks. |
| 189 | obscure | verb StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: obscure is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 艱澀 2. 晦澀 3. 隐藏 | Technical jargon can obscure a simple idea. |
| 190 | ostensible | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected. | 表面的 | The meeting's ostensible purpose was planning, though everyone expected a vote. |
| 191 | paradigm | noun StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: paradigm is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 範例 2. 模範 3. 典範 | The discovery challenged the prevailing paradigm in astronomy. |
| 192 | paramount | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: paramount is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 优秀 | Patient safety is paramount during a clinical trial. |
| 193 | partisan | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: partisan is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 学生 | The report avoids partisan language and presents evidence from both groups. |
| 194 | perfunctory | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: perfunctory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 敷衍 2. 含糊 3. 不痛不癢 | The inspector's perfunctory review missed a dangerous defect. |
| 195 | peripheral | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: peripheral is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 次要的 | The debate focused on a peripheral detail rather than the proposal itself. |
| 196 | pragmatic | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: pragmatic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 務實的 | The mayor adopted a pragmatic approach to the budget shortfall. |
| 197 | precedent | noun StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: precedent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 判例 2. 先例 | The ruling established a precedent for protecting digital privacy. |
| 198 | precipitate | verb StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: precipitate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 丟 | The bank's collapse could precipitate a wider financial crisis. |
| 199 | preclude | verb StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: preclude is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 排除 2. 杜絕 3. 防止 | A prior commitment may preclude her attendance. |
| 200 | prescient | adjective StudyField: SAT words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: prescient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 預知的 | The author's prescient warning anticipated the later shortage. |
| 201 | profound | adjective StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: profound is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 本质的 | The invention had a profound effect on daily communication. |
| 202 | prolific | adjective StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: prolific is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 高产的 | The prolific historian published more than twenty books. |
| 203 | qualify | verb StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become. | 有资格 | The researcher must qualify the conclusion because the sample was small. |
| 204 | reconcile | verb StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: reconcile is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 調和 2. 放下 | The theory must reconcile the two apparently contradictory results. |
| 205 | refute | verb StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: refute is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 反駁 | The later experiment did not refute the hypothesis; it exposed a design flaw. |
| 206 | salient | adjective StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: salient is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 突出的 | The summary identifies the report's three most salient findings. |
| 207 | tenable | adjective StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: tenable is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 站得住脚的 | The explanation is no longer tenable after the new discovery. |
| 208 | tentative | adjective StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | 暂定的 | The committee reached a tentative agreement. |
| 209 | underscore | verb StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: underscore is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 地上 | The outage will underscore the need for backup power. |
| 210 | unequivocal | adjective StudyField: SAT evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: unequivocal is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 真心 | The laboratory issued an unequivocal denial of data manipulation. |
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About the digital SAT
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.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- College Board: The SAT Reading and Writing Section
- College Board: Student Question Bank — Reading and Writing
- College Board: Digital SAT Suite Assessment Framework
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words