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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analogy   Pronounce
n. the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
This analogy is almost always noted without further comment, although it may be taken further.
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anchor   Pronounce
v. secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
We set the post in concrete to anchor it in place.
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anemia   Pronounce
n. condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
Long-standing illnesses often result in anemia, loss of weight, and occasional bleeding from the stomach.
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anguish   Pronounce
n. agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
Visiting the explosion site, the governor wept to see the anguish of the victims and their families.
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animosity   Pronounce
n. bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
I've worked for Bill Clinton for years, and Bill Clinton, another Democrat who pushed socially responsible programs, got a lot of animosity from the right.
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anomaly   Pronounce
n. irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
No doubt, this anomaly is the result of the uncertain international environment and high-interest rates.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
abandon  Speak
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lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
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additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
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blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
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song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
accelerate  Speak
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change something into another form; transform
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move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
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title; chapter heading; text under illustration
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
adjacent  Speak
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
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partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
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move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
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the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
affidavit  Speak
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speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
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state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
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written statement made under oath
anesthetic  Speak
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helper, additional or subsidiary
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the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
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a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
anthem  Speak
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a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
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overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
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song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
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written statement made under oath
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v. pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit


Spelling Word: absolve
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a. quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe


Spelling Word: acute
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v. attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive


Spelling Word: allure
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n. a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography


Spelling Word: anecdote
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n. someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue;  one having the power to make authoritative decisions


Spelling Word: arbitrator
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v. give as a gift; present


Spelling Word: bestow
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