Think You Know SAT Words? Take This Quiz!

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Think You Know SAT Words? Take This Quiz!
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About This Quiz

Think your SAT vocab skills are at their apex? Many students dread studying for and taking their SATs because the scores can determine so much. A high score can be integral to attending many renowned institutions of higher learning, while many competitive schools are far less likely to take on a student who scores low. The modern SAT consists of four main sections: reading, writing and language, math, and an essay. On the modern-day SAT, math is split into two subsections: one where test-takers can use a calculator and one where they cannot while the essay is also optional.  

The 2016 update has made vocabulary slightly less important than it used to be, but it is still a big part of the test. Test-takers who are not familiar enough with more academic terms might struggle on the writing and language sections, where sometimes context clues are not enough. Those aiming for high or perfect scores simply must familiarize themselves with the test's vocabulary.     

Whether you are a vocab whiz who thinks you can crush the SAT with a high score or you're not exactly sure your vocab is extensive enough, test your word savvy with this quiz! 


Reform
a change for the better
to take
to jump
to adjust
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"Reform" is both a noun and a verb. A reform is a change for the better, and to reform is to improve via change.

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Modest
humble
beautiful
excessive
angry
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"Modest" is an adjective. It describes something humble or simple or something that is tiny in either size or amount.

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Insatiable
learned
tired
a small couch
unsatisfiable
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"Insatiable" is an adjective. It describes a hunger or want which cannot be satisfied.

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Perish
to win
to die
a church
to diminish
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"Perish" is a verb. It means to die or pass away.

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Sufficient
loving
poor
enough
ornate
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"Sufficient" is an adjective. When something is sufficient, it is enough or meets a requirement.

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Treacherous
dangerous
plain
educated
lost
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"Treacherous" is an adjective. It describes something that is hazardous or a person who is disloyal.

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Quirk
a crack
a weird habit
a curl
a left turn
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"Quirk" is a noun. If someone has a quirk, they have an unusual habit.

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Obsolete
lost
valuable
young
out of date
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"Obsolete" is an adjective. It describes something that is no longer used, because it is outdated.

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Sinister
evil
related
hidden
loving
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"Sinister" is an adjective. It is used to describe something ominous or evil.

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Avid
enthusiastic
sickly
pregnant
rich
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"Avid" is an adjective. It means to be actively interested or enthusiastic about something.

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Discord
conversation
disagreement
a feast
a string instrument
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"Discord" is a noun. It is a state of intense disagreement.

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Complacent
sharing responsibility for a crime
slow-moving
brilliant
having no desire for change
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"Complacent" is an adjective. It describes someone who is satisfied and has no desire to change or improve.

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Urge
a desire
a possession
an inkling
to lift
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"Urge" can be both a noun and verb. An urge is a desire or impulse, while to urge someone is to try to persuade them.

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Condone
to vow
to take
to approve
to stop
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"Condone" is a verb. It means to approve or allow something.

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Envy
jealousy
to take
lust
a cure-all
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"Envy" can be both a noun and a verb. It can be both excessive jealousy and to be jealous.

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Benevolent
tall
flashy
kind
dead
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"Benevolent" is an adjective. It is generally used to describe a person who is generous and kind.

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Eccentric
odd
educated
well-liked
magical
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"Eccentric" is an adjective. It is used to describe someone odd or off-beat that differs from the norm.

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Nuance
legal action
subtle difference
to get ready
the dawn
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"Nuance" is a noun. Nuances are subtle differences in meaning.

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Vow
to promise
a lie
a ritual
to leave
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"Vow" can be both a noun and a verb. A vow is a promise or oath. To vow is to solemnly promise to do something.

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Temperament
temperature
general mood
money owed
a type of house
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"Temperament" is a noun. Someone's temperament is their usual mood or their feelings.

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Reinforce
to force
to strengthen
to win a battle
to greet
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"Reinforce" is a verb. It means to strengthen or add support to something.

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Lament
to mourn
a color
a popular saying
to wait
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"Lament" is both a verb and a noun. To lament is the action grieving or expressing sorrow, while a lament is an emotional expression of grief or sorrow.

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Unprecedented
totally new
in control
listless
disorganized
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"Unprecedented" is an adjective. Something unprecedented has never happened before, is totally new, or is historic.

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Flourish
to prosper
a sign
a hat
guilt
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"Flourish" can be both a noun and a verb. It can be a bold gesture. It can also be the action of doing something in a bold way to get attention, or the act of prospering and quickly progressing.

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Unadorned
catlike
plain
popular
useless
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"Unadorned" is an adjective. It describes something plain and undecorated.

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Pinnacle
ocean
skyscraper
a misdemeanor
the highest level
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"Pinnacle" is a noun. The pinnacle of something is its highest level or degree.

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Unveil
to divorce
to create
to reveal
to leave the church
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"Unveil" is a verb. It means to make something visible or reveal it.

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Advent
an invention
to break boundaries
the arrival of something
a snow storm
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"Advent" is a noun. This word is usually used in historic contexts and refers to the arrival or creation of something.

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Paramount
important
crazy
expensive
a lover
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"Paramount" is an adjective. If something is paramount, it is the most superior or important.

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Squalid
rich
delicious
run-down
hard to understand
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"Squalid" is an adjective. It describes something that is run-down, dirty or sleazy.

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Petulant
cranky
lovely
confusing
risky
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"Petulant" is an adjective. It describes someone who is cranky or irritable.

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Surmount
to leave
to ride
to overcome
to know by name
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"Surmount" is a verb. It means to get on top of or overcome.

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Abate
to ride
to cut
to lessen
a cliff
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The word is a verb. It can mean to become less active, less intense, or less in amount.

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Deference
personal growth
love
a boundary
respect
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"Deference" is a noun. It is humble respect or regard for someone or something.

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Opine
to die
to long for someone
a large cow
to express an opinion
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"Opine" is a verb. It means to express an opinion.

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