1,000 SAT Vocabulary Words and Phrases

give up completely

to hate; to regard as horrible

most importantly

sudden or unexpected

to draw or take away

dense or obscure

plentiful

to make more noticeable or prominent

easy to approach, obtain, or use

- enthusiastic and public praise

therefore; in a corresponding way

explain or constitute a proportion of

accept or admit the validity of a claim

Relating to sound or hearing

to come into possession of

sharp

stubborn

modify

a change made to accommodate new circumstances

also; as a further point

highly skilled

to stick to; to follow through

as must be acknowledged

clever or skillful

excessive admiration or praise

put forward a claim

beneficial circumstances

an opponent or enemy

to argue in favor of

related to the study or appreciation of beauty

friendly and easy to talk to

touching the emotions; moving

a strong attraction or liking

moving quickly and lightly

a person who believes the existence of God is impossible to prove

brisk eagerness

to create hostility or indifference

nevertheless; despite that

to declare without proof

to provide relief; to make easier

to make an indirect reference to

despite the fact that

a person who pursues a study or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession

Open to multiple interpretations

state of uncertainty

having mixed feelings

make better

friendly and pleasant

Lacking a clear structure or form

Belonging to a different historical period

Similar in some way

a comparison intended to provide clarification

a person who encourages revolt against established laws or government

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research

a short account of an amusing incident

lively and spirited

strong feelings of dislike or hatred

to make notes to help explain or clarify

Deviating from the norm or expectations

outside of what is normal or expected

to provoke or display hostility

the study of the origins, behavior, and culture of human beings

characterized by extreme contrast

except for or in addition to

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

to make peace by giving into demands

to assess the value or quality of something

close but not completely accurate

accurate or appropriate

to judge or decide

mysterious or obscure

the study of prehistoric people and their cultures

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

intense passion

Requiring great effort or endurance

dry; lacking rainfall

a person who belongs to the highest or most privileged class in a society

having feelings of excessive pride and self-worth

speaking clearly and effectively

as a method for achieving

because of what preceded

as proved or clearly shown by

as shown or supported by

as shown by the following example

rather than; in contrast with

in that capacity; therefore in context

to make certain

person who practices severe self-discipline

a desire to succeed

state or put forward an argument

Showing great care and perseverance

soothe or ease

to accept as true without proof

if one accepts that

intelligent and clever

based only on the apparent meaning

initially

not less than; in any case

not more than

in conflict or disagreement with

at the beginning

simultaneously; can also introduce a qualification

capable of being explained by

not typical

able to be heard

toincrease

Indicating a favorable outcome or success

Severe or strict in manner; lacking luxury

a person who expects unquestioned obedience

a person who rules with complete power and authority

independence

extreme greed

a person who seeks justice or revenge

a feeling of intense dislike

to turn away or to prevent

enthusiastic

filled with an overwhelming feeling of wonder

to confuse or puzzle

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

a poet

Related to volcanic rock or lava

be similar in relevant respects to

be connected with, without necessarily being caused by

be sufficiently similar to compare

depend on a condition

vary in a systematic relationship with

be unable to coexist or agree with

not depend on or be controlled by

serve as a sign of

be based or founded on

be typical of a larger group

confirm or support with evidence

as a result of

to misrepresent

a person who takes away the importance of another person or situation

Demonstrating aggression or a willingness to fight

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

helpful

In a way that produces good results

a person or group that receives funds or other benefits

Well-meaning and kindly

to puzzle

support

a person who is rude, clumsy, and lacking social manners

a person who belongs to the middle class

cause to happen

make clearer or more noticeable

a person who amuses others by joking or clowning around

use as a basis for further development

an official in a government or other administrative group (often who is concerned with details and order)

support or reinforce an argument

generally

introduces a clear difference

for the same reason

because of; by means of

a discordant mixture of sounds

persuade someone via flattery

extremely disastrous

make doubtful

cruel disregard for others

slander

friendship

Honest and straightforward

quality of being honest

ill-tempered and unwilling to cooperate

Having a lot of space; roomy

Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior

a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

a person who makes maps

make something seem uncertain

reprimand severely

to cause or speed up a reaction

involving large-scale damage, usually sudden

burning or stinging

a man who is chivalrous and gallant

to stop, halt

Related to the sky or outer space

strong disapproval

involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

question an underlying belief

disorganized and confused

typical or distinctive of

a person who falsely claims to possess skills or knowledge; an imposter

deception or trickery

a person who keeps a record of events

using many words, particularly in an evasive way

restricted

- to find a way around; avoid

- to quote or reference from a work to support an argument

a person who can see the supernatural, such as spirits or the future

clearness

come together to form a whole

roughness,harshness

Convincing and logical

Clear and logical in thought or speech

Wound into a series of loops or spirals

occur at the same time as or agree with

to work together

the act of working with another person or people

a person that one works with in the same field or profession

a person who fights

be achieved by sacrificing something else

be successfully realized

to honor the memory of, usually with a ceremony or memorial

to praise

Corresponding in size, amount, or degree

common,ordinary

similar to another thing

when measured against

a person from your own country

Evoking interest or attention; convincing

Satisfied with oneself to a fault

toinclude, contain

prevent from being seen or discovered

admit that an opposing claim is true or valid

be relevant to

the act of giving in or the actual thing that was given up

to win over; to make peace

expressing much in few words

Providing a final decision or result

naturally accompanying

agreement

to express strong disapproval of

to behave as if lowering oneself to an inferior level

to excuse, overlook, or make allowances for

Making a certain outcome likely or possible

torestrictwithin a limited area

a large fire

behavior that agrees with standards

to utterly confuse, baffle

a hypothesis; to form a tentative conclusion

a person who is an expert critic in a certain field

characterized by extreme care and great effort

general agreement

Significant or important

as a result

in agreement or harmony with

to give support and comfort during sadness or disappointment

Combined or made stronger

Easily noticeable or attracting attention

to work together, often in secret, to commit wrongful behavior

being part of a whole

to hold back

perfect and complete

the process of eating or using up

scorn or open disrespect

likely to cause an argument

dependent upon; subject to

Dependent on certain conditions

in opposition to

help cause or advance

feeling of remorse or guilt

to think up

Causing disagreement or debate

a bruise

Based on tradition or what is generally accepted

introduces the reverse relationship

make known; pass on, of information

Complicated and difficult to understand

Abundant or plentiful

friendly and polite

match or be analogous to

confirm or support with evidence

Shaped into alternating ridges and grooves

a member of a royal court or a person who seeks favor through excessive flattery

believable

easily deceived; gullible

a careful analysis or evaluation

care and growing (often of plants or crops)

Increasing or growing over time

deceptive and sly

tending to cure or restore to health

a person who manages a museum

to cut short or restrict

distrusting and pessimistic

to cause to lose courage

a lack of something

a fiasco or failure

to prove untrue

to destroy a large portion of

Determining an outcome or showing firmness

to express strong disapproval of

a person who deserts a country or group in order to join another country or group

to delay or postpone

no longer working

to lower someone’s spirits; make downhearted

Harmful or damaging

to carefully consider

to outline

a political leader who appeals to the prejudices of the common people

behavior

disparage

to openly speak out against

to represent or show

to diminish

used up or greatly reduced

mock or ridicule

come or originate from

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

without being prevented by

feeling depressed

a tyrant

Lacking a clear plan or purpose

a person who criticizes a claim or course of action

Causing harm or damage

departure from what is normal

physically skilled, especially with one's hands

intended to teach

to mark as different

identify as different from

to wander away, especially from the main subject of writing or speaking

detailed and persistent

to decrease in size, extent, or range

to perceive or understand with sight or other senses

Noticeable or able to be perceived

to reveal or uncover

general disagreement

Lacking harmony or agreement

lack of agreement

scorn or contempt

release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

to free from false beliefs

insincere

cause to be lost or disoriented

to belittle or criticize

different from one another

to scatter

spread over a wide area

inherent personality or character trait

to question the truth of

to spread widely

to express a difference of opinion

Not alike; different

clearly different from

Having a unique or distinguishing quality

recognize a difference between

to move apart

develop differently from

Developing in different directions

inclined to lay down opinions as facts

the process of taming an animal or cultivating a wild plant

Inactive or temporarily not in use

the state of being unsure of something

excessively harsh laws, rules, and punishments

reach a judgment from evidence

identify an important difference

Doubtful or questionable

caused by; attributable to

an efficient incentive

Showing sincere and intense conviction

cheerful and lively

highly odd or unconventional (person)

wide-ranging

to overshadow orblock

has the power to achieve a particular result

excessive enthusiasm or emotion

outstandingly bad

evoke or draw out

selected as the best

Fluent and persuasive in speech or writing

to make clear by explanation

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

o make better by adding details (especially false details)

Famous and respected in a field

soothing

the understanding of another’s feelings

stress the significance of

expressed with emphasis

Based on observation or experience rather than theory

imitate

to continue despite difficulty

bring about

to overwhelm; surround completely

- to improve or intensify

Lasting for a very short time

a perfect example

mental calmness

fair

Equal in value, function, or meaning

ambiguous

to destroy

Unpredictable or inconsistent

mistaken; containing error

Having great knowledge or learning

Intended for or understood by only a small group

speech of high praise, often for the dead

to escape or avoid

fading quickly from sight

nevertheless

despite the fact that

reveal the presence of

to call forth emotions, feelings, or responses

make worse

to intensely irritate

the process of digging up, usually a historic site

serving as a worthy example

Unreasonably high or excessive

(of an action) convenient though possibly improper

stated directly and with complete clarity

to take advantage of

contact with someone or something (noun form of "expose")

Covering a large area or amount

praise

irrelevant

to invent or make up, typically with the intent to deceive

(false) exterior

fail to reach a standard or expectation

not at all; very different from

Very attentive to detail and accuracy

obviously offensive

not showing serious consideration

arising logically as a result of

introduces an illustration

introduces a specific example

mostly

with the aim of

for the purpose or benefit of

therefore

to make stronger

Happening by chance, often in a lucky way

to encourage or promote something typically seen to be good

as viewed by or from

starting at that time and continuing

thrifty; sparing

productive; yielding useful results

unproductive; yielding no useful result

essential; basic

in addition

secretive; sly

pointless; useless

to energize, spur into action

talkative

an opinion or conclusion formed from only a few facts or examples

relevant to a subject

cause or produce

admittedly; accepting a point before qualifying it

wrestle, physically or mentally

try to understand or deal with a difficult problem

uncalled for; unnecessary

Sociable and enjoying the company of others

sly cunning

easily deceived or tricked

overused; clichéd

made by hand or a hand process

random and disorganized

lengthy aggressive speech

person devoted to pleasure

for this reason; from now

varied, diverse; synonym for "muItifaceted"

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves

a ranking system

- to block, prevent; synonym for "impede"

depend crucially on

overly dramatic

remain valid or accurate

uniform; composed of similar parts

openly opposed; showing ill-will

introduces a contrast or qualification

not arrogant or prideful; modest

a person who veers from the norm; a person who attacks cherished beliefs

to imagine something as better than it is in reality

a characteristic that is peculiar to a specific person

Peculiar or individual in nature

shameful or disgraceful

to make clear; to supply light

not real; based on an illusion

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

Extremely large or great

about to happen

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed

faultless,spotless

prevent or hold back

Impossible to pass through or understand

Of vital importance; crucial

Impossible to perceive

unable to be affected by

Acting quickly without thought or care

unable to be appeased

not believable

instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

implied though not directly expressed

to suggest without directly stating

very large and impressive in appearance

very poor

not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters

Not exact or accurate

to perform or manage without preparation or required materials

attribute to

in a comparable way

in agreement with

besides; as well as

when compared with

together with

compared with the preceding idea

in practical terms; essentially

used to emphasize or correct

usually or as a broad statement

consistent with

mostly

considering; because of

for the purpose of

restates an idea more clearly

especially; specifically

in actual application

as a general rule or theory

concerning or compared with

as a reaction to

despite

to summarize

as evidence or advocacy for

with regard to a specified aspect

when something is lacking

within the circumstances or setting of

if it happens that

over an extended period

in a similar style or line of thought

over a near or limited period

following as a consequence of

according to an idea rather than actual results

one after another; as a resulting step

Not resulting from deliberate planning; unintentional

Without intention; accidentally

just beginning; not fully formed

incapable; not qualified

Not leading to a firm conclusion

the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings

not important

unable to be denied

skeptical; not willing to believe

Impossible to read or understand

in fact; reinforces or confirms

Impossible to remove, forget, or erase

Not exactly known, established, or defined

be a signal for or a symptom of

without interest or concern; apathetic

native

displaying anger due to unfairness

to teach a person/people to uncritically accept beliefs

to persuade or influence someone to do something

overly generous; too lenient

Too great or extreme to be expressed in words

Not producing the desired effect

inescapable; inevitable

Certain to happen; unavoidable

Impossible to stop or prevent

incapable of being explained or accounted for

incapable of making mistakes

deduce from evidence and reasoning

extremely small; approaching zero

very clever and cunning

Existing as a natural or essential characteristic

Serving to slow down or restrain a process

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly

benign, not harmful

featuring new materials and ideas

Impossible to satisfy

harmful

deep understanding

Having deep understanding or perception

Lacking flavor, interest, or vigor

to the extent that

Filled with creativity or motivation

art exhibit consisting of large objects placed in a public space

as an alternative or replacement

Isolated or having a narrow viewpoint

incapable of being overcome

- toogreat to overcome

Essential or necessary for completeness

someone engaged in conversation

comingbetweentwothings

make sense of; assign a meaning to

Closely connected or twisted together

Unwilling to change one’s views or agree

Very detailed and complicated

arousing curiosity or interest

Belonging naturally; essential

the ability to understand from an instinctive feeling

knowing through feelings rather than from reasoning or observation

spreading in a harmful manner (noun form of "invade")

Creative and original

to summon into action or bring into existence

Without conscious control

angry

not connected to the matter at hand

beyond criticism; fauItless

regardless of

permanent

place side by side for comparison

placement of two things next to each other for contrast

Missing or deficient in some way

using few words

criticize harshly

to express grief; to mourn

Existing but not yet developed or visible

cause or result in

a long-lasting impact

Conforming to laws, rules, or accepted standards

provide evidence for

free; unrestrained

in the same way

- descent from a common ancestor or predecessor

very talkative

Clear and easy to understand

- very profitable

mournful; overly sad

Generous, forgiving, or noble in spirit

present reasons supporting

wishing evil on others

speak about in a harmful way

Easily shaped, influenced, or adaptable

having an unpleasant smell

required;obligatory

visible appearance of an object, trend, or idea

to make imperfect; to disfigure

independent-minded person; a nonconformist

at the same time

Pleasantly smooth and musical to hear

lying

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes

Extremely careful and precise

the movement of a person or group from one area to another

Disliking or avoiding human society

tomisunderstand

make less severe

prepare a person or group for action

displaying a moderate or ordinary opinion of one’s own talents or abilities

important or significant, typically in a positive way

a ruler, such as a king or queen

to make money from

Extremely large, significant, or important

a mess; a complicated situation

usually

stated with greater exactness

in addition; strengthens the prior point

approaching death; on the verge of becoming obsolete

sullen and ill-tempered

Related to the form or structure of things

Having many aspects or dimensions

Ordinary, lacking excitement, or routine

Very generous

many

that is to say; specifically

Just beginning to develop

Vague, unclear, or ill-defined

wicked or criminal

lack of attention and due care

failing to do something; neglectful

a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief

despite what was just stated

as much as; emphasizes a large amount

Existing in name only, or very small in amount

casually indifferent

even so; despite that

a desire to return to the past

links two jointly true, emphasized ideas

merely

well-known for unfavorable reasons

despite; nevertheless

New, original, or different from anything seen before

a subtle shade of difference or meaning

Characterized by subtle distinctions or variations

to care for and encourage growth and development

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

render unclear; bewilder someone

not influenced by personal feelings or bias

required by a rule, duty, or convention

Indirect or not straightforward

Not well known or difficult to understand

Excessively submissive or eager to please

to notice, examine, or state as a remark

No longer in use or out of date

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s mind

noisy and difficult to control; disorderly

Noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way

done casually, without prior thought

threatening; giving the impression that something bad will happen

after weighing all considerations

using as evidence or justification

indicates that the opposite is true

presents an alternative or opposing point

considering everything

Burdensome or involving great effort

Not transparent or difficult to understand

Functioning or having an effect

to keep down

Rich and luxurious

a preference or liking for

- conforming to a standard theory or belief

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Apparently or supposedly

Showy or designed to impress

no longer fashionable; out of date

disproportionately large

gradually as time passes

Comprehensive or all-encompassing

partly coincide or share features with

excessive burden or stress

to dominate; make someone or something seem unimportant

overpowering; intense

because of

able to be felt or perceived

a remedy for all diseases

characterized by the use of parenthesis

an outcast

tending to favor one group or one way of thinking

a lack of; scarcity

create conditions that enable

overly concerned with minor details

habitual liking for something; a tendency toward

poverty-stricken

Able to be noticed or felt

Relating to or situated on the edge; not central

having a harmful effect on

to cause to continue

to puzzle or confuse

never-ceasing

Having keen insight or understanding

relevant

Spreading widely throughout an area or group

of little importance; minor

an occurrence, often which is impressive or unusual

make less angry

calm

Seeming reasonable or likely

contribute to an outcome

draw attention to or state

indicate or suggest

directly opposite

to make popular

a representation or depiction

create a difficulty for

create a danger to

monarch or ruler

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

Not secure; risky or unstable

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

to cause to happen especially suddenly and unexpectedly

Dangerously high or steep; sudden and dramatic

prevent from taking place

Having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual

Formed before having full knowledge or experience

a person or thing that precedes; a forerunner

preying upon others

Decided or set in advance

Relating to the ability to predict future events

Having foresight or knowing something before it happens

to lay down a rule; dictate

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc

to accept as true without proof

Based on probability or assumption

an idea assumed beforehand

a false act intending to deceive

affecting greater importance than one actually has

false excuse given to justify a course of action

- to triumph over great odds

Widespread or commonly occurring

capable of being prevented; - A.L.Guerard

before

to list or rate in order of importance

In its original, untouched condition

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

Remarkably large or impressive

Deep, insightful, or intense

a large or abundant amount

so high (a difficulty or price) that it prevents something from

increase rapidly

Producing a large amount of something

to lengthen in time

important; noticeable

contribute to the progress or growth of

information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause

a person who supports a claim or course of action

supply support for a claim

on the condition that

unsophisticated and limited; associated with the country

Temporary or conditional

causing a reaction,often annoyance or anger

showing wise judgment

quick to fight

paying attention to detail

expert who voices opinions publicly

stated in another way

propose for consideration

old-fashioned

Relating to the characteristics or qualities of something

Able to be measured or counted

suppress or put down

complaining

to ask

Representing the most typical or ideal example

Unrealistically idealistic

suggest that something may be true

more accurately; instead

in preference to; instead of

arrive at general agreement

argue against a claim believed to be false

Resistant to authority or control

totakeback;withdraw;renounce

Given, felt, or done in return

to respond to an action by doing the same thing back to

restore friendly relations

prove that a claim is false

without being affected by

- (n.) official list or record; (v.) to become aware of or record

strengthen support for a claim

to say again

in comparison with

connected to the matter at hand

not yet be known or settled

Intended to correct or improve something

negligent

to give up

to refill; resupply

to copy

deserving of punishment

a person who represents others

a cancellation or postponement of a punishment

reject as invalid

require as useful, just, or proper

capable of quickly recovering from difficulty

firm and determined

in the order given

depend on an unproved premise

cause as an outcome

the act of rising again into life or activity

Reserved or reluctant to speak

withdraw a statement, claim, or accusation

hindsight; looking back

Looking back on past events

something that is revealed and thus made known

to regard with respect and awe

skill in using language to persuade; empty talk

rigidly accurate; strict

Basic or elementary

eliminate as impossible or irrelevant

think deeply about

conflict with or oppose

to deliberately destroy or damage

Wise and insightful

Most noticeable or important

being morally superior to others

official approval or penalty

Optimistic or hopeful

cutting, ironic language intending to ridicule

to fully satisfy

the use of ridicule or a work (such as an essay, play, or movie) intending to ridicule

a clever and often devious plan

to laugh at and show open disrespect

a lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

extremely attentive to details

examine very closely and carefully

close and careful examination

diligent and persistent

Arranged in a logical order

Occurring by chance in a happy way

function or be used as

present or state clearly

help explain or clarify

in a comparable way

Unique or extraordinary

a person who questions or doubts a claim

having doubt

Without problems or interruptions

marked by excessive self-satisfaction

in order to

attentive to

gloomy and serious

deceptive but plausible argument

causing sleep

Related to space or physical dimensions

address or provide evidence about

in precise terms

appearing true but actually false

form a theory without firm evidence

unplanned; impulsive

occurring at irregular intervals

False or not genuine

differ clearly from

originate in; be caused by

to demand or specify as part of an agreement

requiring great physical exertion

Requiring great effort

Strict or precise

to stump or hinder

dependent on or vulnerable to

influenced by personal tastes, opinions, or feelings

coming later; following in order

afterward

large in size, amount, or importance

support or prove with evidence

difficult to detect

supporting the overthrowing of a government

Brief and to the point

behaving in a haughty manner

shallow; lacking depth

Unnecessary or excessive

to replace; supersede

(n.) an addition or reinforcement; (v.) to add on

assumption without proof

to stop; to control

guess without proof

to exceed; go beyond

distinguish oneself

Done secretly

to uphold as valid

to persuade to follow a course of action

a person who flatters for personal gain

Mutually beneficial

to cause multiple events to occur at the same time

a brief summary

Done in an organized way

Understood without being spoken

Reserved or silent

consider when judging or deciding

disagree with or challenge

(n.) a recorded account; a total; (v.) to count

Able to be touched or felt

boring; dull and tiresome

moderate; not extreme

Holding firmly to something

Not certain or fixed

Weak or insubstantial

introduces an explanation or restatement

Based on ideas rather than practice

for that reason

grow vigorously

as a result; in this way

to block or get in the way of something negative

mostly or substantially

admittedly; certainly

introduces an example

partly

as far as or in proportion as

lethargic; inactive

a distinguishing quality or characteristic

calm and peaceful

to rise above normal limitations

lasting only a short time

Temporary or short-lived

Sharp or incisive

overused and lacking originality

- unimportant

Chaotic or unstable

depravity, wickedness

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

Present everywhere

finally; at the most fundamental level

cannot be reached or achieved

strange or slightly supernatural; beyond what is ordinary

unable to be assigned to a category

to act outside of the norm

not possible to deny

given the existing situation

to weaken; erode

to emphasize by drawing attention to a fact, idea, or situation

Clear and unambiguous

Not based on facts

Present everywhere

except if a different condition applies

inconspicuous; not attracting attention

Lacking novelty

Never seen before

not capable of being foretold

unable tobe resolved orsettled

unable to be defended or supported

until that stage or time

to go back and forth between two options; synonym for "waver"

support the truth or value of

Likely to change

regard with great respect

highly respected

using more words than necessary

the quality of seeming to be true

Real or genuine

healthy, energetic strength

to free from blame; prove correct

Seeking revenge

highly skilled person, particularly in the arts

filled with hatred

Bright or lifelike

Loud and forceful

Having a great appetite

capable of being wounded or attacked

to voluntarily give up the right to do something

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually unrestrained

watchful; distrustful

a turning point

go back and forth between options

while, in contrast with

regardless of which possibility is true

characterized by carefree impulses

filled with sad longing

concerning

concerning

excluding

but nevertheless

surrender, give way to pressure

showing great enthusiasm