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
