3000 Common SAT Vocabulary

The vocabulary consists of 3000+ SAT words that high school students, especially in 12th grade, should master before the SAT exam. These words are mainly from recent SAT papers and the College Board's official practice materials.

The vocabulary also includes interactive exercises, such as meaning matching and spelling. These exercises, available for each word, can be launched with a few clicks.

For those who prefer to study SAT vocabulary offline or traditionally, the vocabulary offers printable flashcards and PDF files.
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1   Overview:
3000 Common SAT Vocabulary Words is a middle-level list for test-takers to warm up known words and learn new words. Usually, students need three or more months to finish it. If you aim for well-ranked universities, the list is a solid start to challenge harder SAT vocabulary.

The vocabulary consists of 3000+ SAT words that high school students, especially in 12th grade, should master before the SAT exam. These words are mainly from recent SAT papers and the College Board's official practice materials.

In addition to definitions and explanations, the vocabulary includes interactive exercises, such as meaning matching and spelling. These exercises, available for each word, can be launched with a few clicks. For those who prefer to study SAT vocabulary offline or traditionally, the vocabulary offers printable flashcards and PDF files.

If you want a better SAT score, you must own a strong SAT vocabulary that impacts all test modules. It means that you will spend more time studying SAT words. This list is a good candidate if you schedule 3 months or more. Try some content quickly; you can know if it matches your current vocabulary level and helps to improve vocabulary skills efficiently.

Does this SAT Vocabulary List meet your case? We divide the words into three levels; each consists of 4 groups. Want to view them quickly? Watch them here.



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2   Alternative vocabulary:
We know one words list cannot cover all SAT takers' requirements. If you think the 3000 Common SAT Vocabulary List doesn't match your circumstance, please try other lists on the website.

1000 Basic SAT ACT Words, an online vocabulary course, is to help you own 1000 common words for either the SAT or ACT college admission examinations; each word has a definition card, example sentence, single-choice test, spelling exercise, and use cases in classic literature. It groups all words into 30 lessons for online study and practice.



SAT ACT Vocabulary Flashcard is based on a 2000-word SAT/ACT list, which includes all elements of a word: pronunciation, definition, and example sentence. Besides, it offers sample use cases from classic literature, by which you can learn how to use difficult words in sentences from Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and other masterpieces.



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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abduction
abject
abrasive
absolute
absolve
absorb
abstinence
abstract
abusive
abyss
academic
accelerate
accessible
accessory
accommodate
accomplice
accord
acknowledge
acme
acquire
acquittal
acute
adage
adamant
adapt
addiction
address
adept
adhere
adjacent
administration
adolescence
adversary
adverse
adversity
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5   Demonstrate word list style:
compound   Pronounce
n. combination of two or more elements or parts
As the compound is already patented, her team will probably have to design something slightly different to patent it as a new drug.
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compress   Pronounce
v. close; squeeze or press together; contract
She has to compress the package under her arm.
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compute   Pronounce
v. reckon; make a mathematical calculation
He failed to compute the interest, so his bank balance was not accurate.
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conception   Pronounce
n. beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
At the first conception of the work, he was consulted.
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concord   Pronounce
n. agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
The sisters are now in concord about the car they had to share.
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convene   Pronounce
v. cause to come together formally
Six days' public notice must be given when announcing the meeting schedules, meaning the earliest the board can next convene is July 24.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
abstinence  Speak
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young woman making formal entrance into society
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restraint from eating or drinking;  refraining from indulging appetite or desire
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quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
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written statement made under oath
accessory  Speak
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final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
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additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
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partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
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restraint from eating or drinking;  refraining from indulging appetite or desire
accord  Speak
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medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
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settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
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determined to do or have
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the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
address  Speak
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secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
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false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
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condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
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make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
adverse  Speak
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fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
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having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
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in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
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loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
affidavit  Speak
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written statement made under oath
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a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
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something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
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loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
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n. restraint from eating or drinking;  refraining from indulging appetite or desire


Spelling Word: abstinence
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n. the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal


Spelling Word: acme
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a. adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near


Spelling Word: adjacent
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a. dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person


Spelling Word: alien
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n. loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion


Spelling Word: allegiance
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a. more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large


Spelling Word: ample
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