SAT Vocab "a"

Question 1

abate

Answer 1

to become less intense or widespread
The storm finally began to abate, and the skies cleared up

Question 2

abject

Answer 2

miserable, hopeless, awful
He lived in abject poverty after losing his job

Question 3

abrupt

Answer 3

sudden, unexpected, without warning
The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off

Question 4

abstract

Answer 4

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Her paintings are known for their abstract forms and vibrant colors

Question 5

absurd

Answer 5

ridiculous or completely unreasonable
It’s absurd to think you can finish this project in one day

Question 6

abyss

Answer 6

a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
They stood at the edge of the abyss, looking down into the darkness

Question 7

accentuate

Answer 7

to make more noticeable or prominent
The bright yellow scarf accentuated her dark hair

Question 8

acclaim

Answer 8

praise enthusiastically and publicly
The author’s latest book was met with widespread acclaim

Question 9

accolade

Answer 9

an award or privilege granted as a special honor
She received numerous accolades for her achievements in the field

Question 10

acquiesce

Answer 10

accept something reluctantly but without protest
He acquiesced to her demands, despite his initial reluctance

Question 11

adept

Answer 11

very skilled or proficient at something
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems

Question 12

adhere

Answer 12

stick fast to a surface or substance
The glue made the paper adhere to the wall perfectly

Question 13

adjourn

Answer 13

to break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later
The judge adjourned the court until the following Monday

Question 14

admonish

Answer 14

warn or reprimand someone firmly
She admonished him for arriving late to the meeting

Question 15

adorn

Answer 15

to make more beautiful or attractive
The room was adorned with beautiful flowers for the wedding

Question 16

adroit

Answer 16

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
He was adroit at handling difficult situations

Question 17

adverse

Answer 17

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event

Question 18

advocate

Answer 18

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
She is a passionate advocate for environmental protection

Question 19

affable

Answer 19

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
He had an affable personality that made him popular with his colleagues

Question 20

affluent

Answer 20

having a great deal of money; wealthy
The affluent neighborhood was filled with large, luxurious homes

Question 21

allude

Answer 21

to suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at
The professor alluded to Shakespeare’s works in his lecture.

Question 22

altercation

Answer 22

a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
The altercation between the two soccer players led to a red card.

Question 23

ambiguous

Answer 23

open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
Her response was ambiguous, leaving everyone confused.

Question 24

ambivalent

Answer 24

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
He was ambivalent about the promotion, excited yet apprehensive.

Question 25

amend

Answer 25

to make changes to a document, law, statement, etc
The committee decided to amend the policy to include more comprehensive guidelines.

Question 26

amicable

Answer 26

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord
They reached an amicable settlement and avoided going to court.

Question 27

analogy

Answer 27

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
She used an analogy to explain the complex scientific concept.

Question 28

ancestral

Answer 28

of, belonging to, or inherited from an ancestor or ancestors
The family gathered at their ancestral home for the holidays.

Question 29

anecdote

Answer 29

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
He shared a funny anecdote about his childhood.

Question 30

anomaly

Answer 30

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
The scientist discovered an anomaly in the test results.

Question 31

antipathy

Answer 31

a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion
She felt a strong antipathy towards her new boss.

Question 32

apparent

Answer 32

clearly visible or understood; obvious
It was apparent that she was unhappy with the decision.

Question 33

apprehensive

Answer 33

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
He felt apprehensive about his first day at the new job.

Question 34

apt

Answer 34

appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
Her apt comments during the meeting impressed the manager.

Question 35

arbitrary

Answer 35

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
The rules seemed arbitrary and unfair to the employees.

Question 36

articulate

Answer 36

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
She is an articulate speaker who captivates her audience.

Question 37

artisan

Answer 37

a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand
The artisan crafted beautiful pottery by hand.

Question 38

ascertain

Answer 38

find (something) out for certain; make sure of
The detective worked hard to ascertain the facts of the case.

Question 39

aspire

Answer 39

direct one’s hopes or ambitions toward achieving something
Many young athletes aspire to compete in the Olympics.

Question 40

assert

Answer 40

state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
She had to assert her authority to gain respect from her team.

Question 41

assess

Answer 41

evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
The teacher will assess the students’ projects next week.

Question 42

attest

Answer 42

provide or serve as clear evidence of
The witness can attest to the defendant’s whereabouts that night.

Question 43

atypical

Answer 43

not representative of a type, group, or class
His atypical behavior raised concerns among his friends.

Question 44

austere

Answer 44

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
The monastery’s austere lifestyle appealed to those seeking simplicity.

Question 45

authoritarian

Answer 45

favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom
The authoritarian regime suppressed free speech and dissent.

Question 46

avid

Answer 46

having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
She is an avid reader who finishes a book every week.