SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 1

🔴 Capacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: having a lot of space; roomy

Example: She chose the capacious tote bag so she could carry her laptop, books, and lunch all at once.

🔴 Ameliorate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to improve or make a bad situation better

Example: They created a mentorship program to help ameliorate the struggles of first-generation college students.

🔴 Facetious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: joking or sarcastic, often inappropriately

Example: His facetious remark about skipping school during finals earned him a warning from the teacher.

🔴 Repudiate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to reject or disown, especially formally or publicly

Example: The athlete quickly repudiated the offensive comments made by a former coach.

🔴 Truncate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to shorten by cutting off a part

Example: The editor had to truncate the article to fit the layout of the magazine's front page.

🔴 Exacerbate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to make a bad situation worse

Example: Interrupting her during the presentation only served to exacerbate her anxiety.

🔴 Ubiquitous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: found everywhere; widespread

Example: QR codes have become ubiquitous in restaurants since the pandemic.

🔴 Harbinger

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: a sign or signal of what is to come

Example: The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a harbinger of economic trouble.

🔴 Discern

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to recognize or detect something with effort

Example: It was hard to discern the figure in the dense fog, but she was sure someone was there.

🔴 Proponent

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: a person who supports or argues in favor of something

Example: She has long been a proponent of renewable energy solutions.

SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 2

🔴 Surreptitious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: done in a secret or sneaky way

Example: He made a surreptitious attempt to peek at his classmate's answers during the quiz.

🔴 Coalesce

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to come together and form one whole

Example: The streams coalesced into a powerful river after the storm.

🔴 Mitigate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to make less severe or harmful

Example: To mitigate traffic congestion, the city introduced a carpool incentive.

🔴 Facile

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: easily done or achieved, often too simply

Example: His facile summary of the novel ignored its deeper themes.

🔴 Exactitude

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: the quality of being extremely accurate or precise

Example: The engineer double-checked every line of code with exactitude.

🔴 Placate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to calm or pacify, especially by making concessions

Example: He tried to placate the angry customer with a sincere apology and a refund.

🔴 Trivial

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: unimportant; insignificant

Example: The siblings argued over trivial matters like who got the bigger cookie.

🔴 Inconsequential

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: not important or significant

Example: His mistake was minor and ultimately inconsequential to the final outcome.

🔴 Superfluous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

Example: She deleted the superfluous words to make her essay more concise.

🔴 Evince

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to show clearly or demonstrate

Example: Her steady voice evinced a calm confidence during the interview.

SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 3

Gregarious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: sociable; fond of company

Example: His gregarious nature made him the life of every party.

Illicit

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: not allowed by law or rules

Example: Authorities cracked down on the illicit trade of rare wildlife.

Tenacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: persistent; determined to hold on

Example: Her tenacious efforts finally paid off when she got the job.

Verbose

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: using more words than necessary

Example: The instructions were so verbose that they confused rather than helped.

Venerate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to regard with great respect

Example: The community continues to venerate the late teacher’s legacy.

Lackluster

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: dull or uninspired

Example: The team gave a lackluster performance in the final match.

Malleable

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: easily influenced or shaped

Example: Young children have malleable habits that form quickly.

Obsequious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: overly submissive or eager to please

Example: His obsequious flattery irritated the entire office.

Wary

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: cautious or on guard

Example: She was wary of strangers offering unsolicited help.

Reclusive

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: avoiding the company of others; solitary

Example: The author became increasingly reclusive after his best-selling book drew media attention.

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Fortuitous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way

Example: It was purely fortuitous that she found a hundred-dollar bill on the sidewalk right after losing her wallet.

Gregarious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: sociable; enjoying the company of others

Example: Unlike his reserved brother, Malik was gregarious and loved hosting dinner parties.

Illicit

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: forbidden by law, rules, or custom

Example: The detective uncovered an illicit scheme to traffic endangered animals through the shipping port.

Lackluster

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: dull; lacking energy, brightness, or vitality

Example: The team’s lackluster performance disappointed fans who expected a thrilling match.

Malleable

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: easily shaped or influenced; adaptable

Example: Teenagers are often more malleable than adults, which is why early education matters so much.

Obsequious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: excessively flattering or eager to please; servile

Example: His obsequious compliments toward the CEO seemed more desperate than respectful.

Tenacious

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: holding firm to a goal or belief; persistent

Example: Despite multiple rejections, she remained tenacious in her pursuit of a publishing deal.

Venerate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to honor or deeply respect

Example: Many cultures venerate their ancestors through rituals, prayers, and storytelling.

Verbose

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: using more words than necessary; overly wordy

Example: The speaker’s verbose explanation made a simple idea sound unnecessarily complex.

Wary

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: cautious or alert, especially about potential dangers

Example: Travelers were wary of pickpockets in the crowded train station.

Student reflection notes or record : B. Y a 10th grader SAT digital test 9

Comment : 

Grammar is much easier to improve, so this is a good start. 

6/29/2025

• Test: SAT Digital Practice Test 9
• Section: Reading & Writing, Module 2 (R&W M2)
• Questions Marked Wrong 
• 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 33

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