SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score same vocabulary words as 3

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.

📝 SAT Vocab Practice Test 4 — Based on the Flashcards Above

(Answer key is in the comment section below.)

1. It was a — twist of fate that she met her future business partner while stranded at the airport.
   A. verbose
   B. illicit
   C. fortuitous
   D. obsequious


2. Always surrounded by friends, his — personality made him the center of attention.
   A. tenacious
   B. gregarious
   C. reclusive
   D. malleable


3. The organization was shut down after it was linked to an — money laundering operation.
   A. fortuitous
   B. illicit
   C. malleable
   D. verbose


4. The actor gave a — performance that left the audience unenthused and silent.
   A. lackluster
   B. fortuitous
   C. gregarious
   D. wary


5. Because young minds are still developing, they tend to be especially —.
   A. verbose
   B. malleable
   C. illicit
   D. obsequious


6. His — behavior toward the manager came off as insincere and needy.
   A. obsequious
   B. wary
   C. verbose
   D. fortuitous


7. The author was — in her mission, continuing to write even after 30 publishers rejected her work.
   A. lackluster
   B. tenacious
   C. gregarious
   D. malleable


8. The villagers continued to — the ancient tree as a symbol of wisdom and protection.
   A. mitigate
   B. conceal
   C. venerate
   D. distort


9. The professor’s — explanation confused more students than it helped.
   A. verbose
   B. fortuitous
   C. wary
   D. tenacious


10. Tourists were — of street vendors offering suspiciously cheap goods.
    A. gregarious
    B. lackluster
    C. wary
    D. obsequious

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