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SAT Vocab Lists 1-10
copping the 1600
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abase | (verb) to humiliate, degrade |
| Abate | (verb) to reduce, lessen |
| Abdicate | (verb) to give up a position, usually one of leadership |
| Abduct | (verb) to kidnap, take by force |
| Aberration | (noun) something that differs from the norm |
| Abet | (verb) to aid, help, encourage |
| Abhor | (verb) to hate, detest |
| Abide | Definition 1: (verb) to put up with Definition 2: (verb) to remain |
| Abject | (adjective) wretched, pitiful |
| Abjure | (verb) to reject, renounce |
| Abnegation | (noun) denial of comfort to oneself |
| Abort | (verb) to give up on a half-finished project or effort |
| Abridge | Definition 1: (verb) to cut down, shorten Definition 2: (adjective) shortened |
| Abrogate | (verb) to abolish, usually by authority |
| Abscond | (verb) to sneak away and hide |
| Absolution | (noun) freedom from blame, guilt, sin |
| Abstain | (verb) to freely choose not to commit an action |
| Abstruse | (adjective) hard to comprehend |
| Acede | (verb) to agree |
| Accentrate | (verb) to stress, highlight |
| Accessible | (adjective) obtainable, reachable |
| Acclaim | (noun) high praise [not to be confused with Accolade] |
| Accolade | (noun) high praise, special distinction [not to be confused with Acclaim] |
| Accommadating | (adjective) helpful, obliging, polite |
| Accord | (noun) an agreement |
| Accost | (verb) to confront verbally |
| Accretion | (noun) slow growth in size or amount |
| Acerbic | (adjective) biting, bitter in tone or taste |
| Acquiesce | (verb) to agree without protesting |
| Acrimony | (noun) bitterness, discord |
| Acumen | (noun) keen insight |
| Acute | Definition 1: (adjective) sharp, severe Definition 2: (adjective) having keen insight |
| Adamant | (adjective) imperious, immovable, unyielding |
| Adept | (adjective) extremely skilled |
| Adhere | Definition 1: (noun) to stick to something Definition 2: (noun) to follow devoutly |
| Admonish | (verb) to caution, criticize, reprove |
| Adorn | (verb) to decorate |
| Adroit | (adjective) skillful, dextrous |
| Adulation | (noun) extreme praise |
| Adumbrate | (verb) to sketch out in a vague way |
| Adverse | (adjective) antagonistic, unfavorable, dangerous |
| Advocate | Definition 1: (verb) to argue in favor of something Definition 2: (noun) a person who argues in favor of something |
| Aerial | (adjective) somehow related to the air |
| Aesthetic | (adjective) artistic, related to the appreciation of beauty |
| Affable | (adjective) friendly, amiable |
| Affinity | (noun) a spontaneous feeling of closeness |
| Affluent | (adjective) rich, wealthy |
| Affront | (noun) an insult |
| Aggrandize | (verb) to increase or make greater |
| Aggregate | (noun) a whole or total |
| Aggrieved | (adjective) distressed, wronged, injured |
| Agile | (adjective) quick, nimble |
| Agnostic | (adjective) believing that the existence of God cannot be proven nor disproven |
| Agriculture | (noun) farming |
| Aisle | (noun) a passageway between rows of seats |
| Alacrity | (noun) eagerness, speed |
| Alias | (noun) a false name or identity |
| Allay | (verb) to soothe, ease |
| Allege | (verb) to assert, usually without proof |
| Alleviate | (verb) to relieve, make more bearable |
| Allocate | (verb) to distribute, set aside |
| Aloof | (adjective) reserved, distant |
| Altercation | (noun) a dispute, fight |
| Amalgamate | (verb) to bring together, unite |
| Ambiguous | (adjective) uncertain, variably interpretable |
| Ambivalent | (adjective) having opposing feelings |
| Ameliorate | (verb) to improve |
| Amenable | (adjective) willing, compliant |
| Amenity | (noun) an item that increases comfort |
| Amiable | (adjective) friendly |
| Amicable | (adjective) friendly [not to be confused with amiable; used in other contexts instead of people directly] |
| Amorous | (adjective) having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love |
| Amorphous | (adjective) without definite shape or type |
| Anachronistic | (adjective) being out of correct chronological order |
| Analgesic | (noun) something that reduces pain |
| Analogous | (adjective) similar to, so that an analogy can be drawn |
| Anarchist | (noun) one who wants to eliminate all government |
| Anathema | (noun) a cursed, detested person [it is a noun, but it is used somewhat like an adjective i.e "He is anathena to me." instead of "He is an anathena to me"] |
| Anecdote | (noun) a short, humorous account or story |
| Anesthesia | (noun) loss of sensation |
| Anguish | (noun) extreme sadness, torment |
| Animated | (adjective) lively |
| Annex | 1. (verb) to incorporate territory or space 2. (noun) a room attached to a larger space or room |
| Annul | (verb) to make void or invalid |
| Anomaly | (noun) something that does not fit into the normal order |
| Anonymous | (adjective) being unknown, unrecognized |
| Antagonism | (noun) hostility |
| Antecedent | (noun) something that came before |
| Antediluvian | (adjective) ancient |
| Anthology | (noun) a selected collection of writings, song, etc. |
| Antipathy | (noun) a strong dislike, repugnance |
| Antiquated | (adjective) old, out of date |
| Antiseptic | (adjective) clean, sterile |
| Antithesis | (noun) the absolute opposite |
| Anxiety | (noun) intense uneasiness |
| Apathetic | (adjective) lacking concern, emotion |
| Apocryphal | (adjective) fictitious, false, wrong |
| Appalling | (adjective) inspiring shock, horror, disgust |
| Appease | (verb) to calm, satisfy |
| Appraise | (verb) to assess the worth or value of |
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