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.



Last but not least, SAT Official Website is the right place to solve problems related to the SAT. If any doubts or questions about SAT vocabulary may impact your preparation and even your final score, don't hesitate to get there and clarify them.

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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commemorate   Pronounce
v. serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
The story of Fairchild that Mr. Moore was helping to commemorate is well-known in Silicon Valley.
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commute   Pronounce
v. obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
In exchange for cooperating with detectives on another case, he criminally tried to commute his charges.
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compatible   Pronounce
a. harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
They were compatible neighbors, never quarreling over unimportant matters.
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complement   Pronounce
v. complete; consummate; make perfect
The waiter recommended a glass of port to complement the cheese.
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component   Pronounce
n. element; ingredient; abstract part of something
Like all others of my stereo system, I hope this component is working at the same time.
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comprehensive   Pronounce
a. thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
Mr. Skubel has since completed what he describes as a comprehensive two-week training program and is now setting up his franchise in his hometown.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
adverse  Speak
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a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
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in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
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apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
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theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
advocate  Speak
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speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
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resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
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easily broken; having little elasticity
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an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
aggressor  Speak
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one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
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close; squeeze or press together; contract
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middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
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greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
aloof  Speak
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lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
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apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
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having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
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resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
anesthetic  Speak
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blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
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ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
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a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
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over-regulated administrative system
arrest  Speak
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testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
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stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
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determined to do or have
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resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
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a. theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand


Spelling Word: abstract
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n. payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa


Spelling Word: alimony
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n. place of refuge or shelter; protection


Spelling Word: asylum
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v. pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts


Spelling Word: badger
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n. something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin


Spelling Word: bane
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n. ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool


Spelling Word: beam
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