SAT Vocab 1 Flashcards
Aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Wednesday’s are an aberration from the rest of the week because it is an all day.
Synonym: abnormal, different
Antonym: normal, regular
Abhor
regard with disgust and hatred.
My friends abhor my soccer skills.
Synonym: hate, dislike
Antonym: like, prefer
Abject
(of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
The basketball player walked off the court abjectly after the loss.
Synonym: bummed out, defeated
Antonym: confident, prideful
Abridge
shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.
When making my summary, I abridged the short story.
Synonym: shorten, cut down
Antonym: lengthen, expand
Acerbic
(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.
The strict teacher acerbically gave the rules of the class.
Synonym: sharp, precise
Antonym: lazy, sloppy
Affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
My affable friend helped me solve my girlfriend issues.
Synonym: social, friendly
Antonym: shy, antisocial
Affluent
(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.
Walking through the affluent neighborhood I noticed all the expensive cars.
Synonym: rich, wealthy
Antonym: poor, broke
Agnostic
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God.
The agnostic person told me he was unsure about his faith.
Synonym: nonbeliever, non religious
Antonym: catholic, religious
Aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
The aloof boy in my class sat by himself and didn’t talk much.
Synonym: keeps to self, antisocial
Antonym: friendly, outgoing
Amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Puti was acting very amiable at the party and talking to everyone.
Synonym: Outgoing, friendly
Antonym: distant, shy
Anarchy
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.
The boys in the Lord of the Flies were in a state of anarchy.
Synonym: crazy, without rule
Antonym: governed, normal
Anomaly
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
The farmer noticed strange anomalies in his corn field.
Apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
I looked at my stack of homework apathetically.
Synonym: not concerning, careless
Antonym: interested, enthusiastic
Aperture
an opening, hole, or gap.
I found an aperture in the fence that I was able to sneak through.
Synonym: opening, gap
Antonym: closed off, no antonyms for this word
Appease
pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
I appeased my mother after staying out to late.
Synonym: please, pacify
Antonym: dishonor, go against
Arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
The coach’s choice to pass the football was an arbitrary choice.
Synonym: not data based, against reason
Archaic
very old or old-fashioned.
Car shows have very archaic, classic cars.
Synonym: classic, old
Antonym: New, modern
Arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Helping rebuild the Bahamas after the hurricane will be an arduous task.
Synonym: stressing, hard
Antonym: easy, stress-free
Attrition
the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
The boxer’s strategy was to use attrition on his opponent.
Synonym: wearing down, wearing away
Autocratic
relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
Most monarchs are autocratic leaders.
Synonym: all- ruling, powerful
Antonym: the president, powerless
