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    From Ivy Global http://www.ivyglobal.com These words were generated using a top-hits list and are those most likely to recur on the SAT every year. They have been organized by theme and by difficulty. The “Most Important 500 Words” is a word list of medium difficulty and a good starting point for most students. The two Basic Word Lists contain easier vocabulary for students who need an easier starting point. The two Challenging Word Lists contain more difficult vocabulary for students needing a challenge. Learning vocabulary is an important part of any SAT preparation strategy. In the Critical Reading section, sentence completion questions directly test your vocabulary. Here you need to know the meaning of the presented words in order to identify which correctly fills in the blank of a sentence. Such questions make up a significant chunk (around 28%) of your raw Critical Reading score. But remember, too, that many reading comprehension questions hinge on your knowing the meaning of particular words as well. The passages you have to read in the Critical Reading section are likely to contain advanced words. If you are unfamiliar with them it could slow down your reading time and decrease your understanding of the passage. Also, reading comprehension questions often directly or indirectly test your vocabulary. For example it is very common to see questions such as “In the context of the passage, the word X most nearly means...” Or, you might be asked to describe the tone of a passage, and would need to know the meaning of answer choice words such as “malevolent” “foreboding” or “ebullient” to pick the right one. Finally, skillful use of appropriate vocabulary is one of the criteria used to evaluate your SAT Essay in the Writing section, so increasing your vocabulary should be a goal that you pursue from day one of your SAT preparation efforts.

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    From Ivy Global http://www.ivyglobal.com These words were generated using a top-hits list and are those most likely to recur on the SAT every year. They have been organized by theme and by difficulty. The “Most Important 500 Words” is a word list of medium difficulty and a good starting point for most students. The two Basic Word Lists contain easier vocabulary for students who need an easier starting point. The two Challenging Word Lists contain more difficult vocabulary for students needing a challenge. Learning vocabulary is an important part of any SAT preparation strategy. In the Critical Reading section, sentence completion questions directly test your vocabulary. Here you need to know the meaning of the presented words in order to identify which correctly fills in the blank of a sentence. Such questions make up a significant chunk (around 28%) of your raw Critical Reading score. But remember, too, that many reading comprehension questions hinge on your knowing the meaning of particular words as well. The passages you have to read in the Critical Reading section are likely to contain advanced words. If you are unfamiliar with them it could slow down your reading time and decrease your understanding of the passage. Also, reading comprehension questions often directly or indirectly test your vocabulary. For example it is very common to see questions such as “In the context of the passage, the word X most nearly means...” Or, you might be asked to describe the tone of a passage, and would need to know the meaning of answer choice words such as “malevolent” “foreboding” or “ebullient” to pick the right one. Finally, skillful use of appropriate vocabulary is one of the criteria used to evaluate your SAT Essay in the Writing section, so increasing your vocabulary should be a goal that you pursue from day one of your SAT preparation efforts.

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    SAT / ACT Challenging Word List I Vocabulary

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    From Ivy Global http://www.ivyglobal.com These words were generated using a top-hits list and are those most likely to recur on the SAT every year. They have been organized by theme and by difficulty. The “Most Important 500 Words” is a word list of medium difficulty and a good starting point for most students. The two Basic Word Lists contain easier vocabulary for students who need an easier starting point. The two Challenging Word Lists contain more difficult vocabulary for students needing a challenge. Learning vocabulary is an important part of any SAT preparation strategy. In the Critical Reading section, sentence completion questions directly test your vocabulary. Here you need to know the meaning of the presented words in order to identify which correctly fills in the blank of a sentence. Such questions make up a significant chunk (around 28%) of your raw Critical Reading score. But remember, too, that many reading comprehension questions hinge on your knowing the meaning of particular words as well. The passages you have to read in the Critical Reading section are likely to contain advanced words. If you are unfamiliar with them it could slow down your reading time and decrease your understanding of the passage. Also, reading comprehension questions often directly or indirectly test your vocabulary. For example it is very common to see questions such as “In the context of the passage, the word X most nearly means...” Or, you might be asked to describe the tone of a passage, and would need to know the meaning of answer choice words such as “malevolent” “foreboding” or “ebullient” to pick the right one. Finally, skillful use of appropriate vocabulary is one of the criteria used to evaluate your SAT Essay in the Writing section, so increasing your vocabulary should be a goal that you pursue from day one of your SAT preparation efforts.

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    Challenging Word List I # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Word allusion, allude annotate antipodal apropos belabor brusque circumlocution garrulous hyperbole incarnate

    intonation litigious loquacious manifesto misnomer nonpartisan paragon pithy platitude presumption rhapsodize specious supposition tacit taciturn tantamount trenchant vignette voluble witticism beguile bent (noun) bereavement contrite disarming gratify, gratification incense infelicity, infelicitous irascible ireful levity Definition indirect reference, refer indirectly make notes on, explain opposite appropriate discuss repeatedly, attack physically or verbally blunt, curt indirect way of saying something excessively talkative, loquacious exaggeration possessing a concrete form, be representative of tone argumentative, disputatious talkative public statement of opinion incorrect or unsuitable name not biased perfect example concise and full of meaning common saying assumption narrate or say with great enthusiasm seemingly reasonable but incorrect hypothesis implied, not spoken silent, uncommunicative equivalent scathing, clear, effective sketch, description talking easily and at length witty remark trick, bewitch inclination grief, sorrow penitent, apologetic winning favor, charming please, satisfy infuriate, make angry unhappiness, unhappy easily angered irate, angry playfulness, lightheartedness Group argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language argument and language emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions

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    42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84

    lugubrious melodrama pathos phlegmatic predilection resplendent saccharine stoic stolid swoon tempestuous timorous treacly tremulous galvanize lethargic prostrate quiescent respite resurgent sportive titillating consonance facetious gregarious lampoon misanthrope obsequious odious recourse synergy, synergistic tandem bane boon complaisant craven foil (verb) goad impede, impediment impetus implacable impregnable indefatigable

    mournful, gloomy exaggerated emotions poignancy, sympathy sluggish, unemotional preference, partiality splendid, dazzling overly sweet someone indifferent to pain or pleasure showing no emotion or interest faint stormy apprehensive, timid overly sweet or sentimental timid, fearful stimulate, excite sluggish lying face downwards, exhausted quiet, inactive short interval or rest or relief rise again playful exciting harmony, agreement humorous, playful friendly parody, satire one who hates or mistrusts other humans suck-up offensive, hateful the act of turning to someone/something for assistance cooperative action that produces an enhanced result conjunction, cooperation curse blessing willing to please or oblige cowardly, fearful baffle or frustrate urge on, incite hinder, restrict progress stimulus insatiable strong, invulnerable energetic, tireless

    emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions emotions energy energy energy energy energy energy energy energy friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies friends and enemies give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up?

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    85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129

    indisposed inexorable insuperable intransigent, intransigence laborious labyrinth onus opportune pall quandary scour sedulous skirt (verb) stalwart stymie valorous bungler chary circumspect comportment fallible forbearance gingerly heedful incorrigible irresolute machination meander obfuscate oblivion particularity pedagogy perspicacious sermonize sleight slovenly venerate complicity consummate contingency contraband disenfranchise dissolute draconian emancipate

    ill, unwilling unstoppable, relentless impossible to conquer not yielding, uncompromising involving hard work complicated maze burden, responsibility timely, advantageous grow tiresome a state of doubt or uncertainty clean by scrubbing vigorously diligent, assiduous evade courageous obstruct courageous someone clumsy careful careful dignified manner or conduct capable of making mistakes, imperfect patience carefully careful incapable of being corrected or reformed undecided plotting, scheming wander make obscure or unclear obscurity, forgetfulness attentiveness to detail, individuality related to teaching and education wise, insightful preach, express moral judgment dexterity untidy, careless to view with great respect participation in a crime bring to completion possibility, future emergency illegal trade, smuggling revoke the right to vote lacking moral restraint strict free from bondage or oppression

    give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? give up? knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill knowledge and skill law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order

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    130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169

    enfranchise exculpate exonerate libelous licentious miscreant nullify recrimination remission reprieve stipulate acquisitive avocation gratuitous impecunious insolvent munificent openhanded parsimonious, parsimony pecunious penury prodigal profligate skinflinty tawdry tight-fisted trove agnostic anarchist consecrated, consecration iconoclast(ic) induction insurgent insurrection maverick ostracize pariah platitudinous plebian populace

    grant the right to vote free from blame free from blame slanderous, defamatory lacking moral restraint villain, offender render legally void to accuse in return reduction, pardon relief, pardon specify as a condition of an agreement eager to gain material possessions hobby without cause or cost poor bankrupt generous generous cheap, stingy abundant, rich poverty recklessly wasteful or extravagant recklessly wasteful or extravagant cheap cheap, gaudy cheap a collection of valuable items one who believes it's impossible to know whether or not god exists rebel, one who opposes the idea of government sacred, holy someone who attacks traditional beliefs formal entry, initiation rebel rebellion against established authority independent rebel exile social outcast common common citizen the general public

    law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order law and order money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition

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    170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210

    profane renegade sacrilegious sacrosanct seditious solemnize sovereign aspersion calumniate carping decry, decried diatribe eschew excoriate haranguing malign plaudit reprove sardonic upbraid vilify bravado effrontery grandiloquent impertinent intractable magisterial narcissist ostentatious unassuming arid conducive conflate corollary desiccate drought engender metamorphose osmosis ossify salutary

    irreverent, showing disrespect for religion someone who deserts a cause disrespecting something sacred sacred provoking rebellion against established authority perform a formal ceremony, make serious or grave self-governing, independent disparaging remark, slander belittle nagging, critical condemn critical speech avoid, shun belittle ranting belittle enthusiastic praise criticize, admonish scornfully mocking belittle spread negative information about, defame swagger, outward display of selfconfidence excessively bold behavior, presumptuousness pompous, using pretentious language haughty stubborn, difficult to influence commanding, authoritative conceited person showy, pretentious modest, not arrogant dry contributive, tending to bring about combine, fuse natural consequence dry out prolonged period of time with no rainfall produce transform gradual absorption harden, become rigid favorable to heath, beneficial

    politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition politics and tradition praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism praise and criticism pride pride pride pride pride pride pride pride pride science science science science science science science science science science science

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    211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255

    contiguous distend, distension emaciated endemic epidemic excise flag itinerant juxtaposition localize myriad paltry pandemic populous rarefy replete seclusion spareness stratified winnow zenith corpulence membranous abstemious acrid amorphous aural denuded hedonist imbue pallid undefiled unsightly verve evanescent expedite extemporize perennial premonition prescient synchrony apocryphal conspicuous demagogue dissembler

    sharing a border swell very thin native to a region spread of disease in an area remove weaken or lessen traveling the act of positioning things close together restrict to a particular place vast number, innumerable insignificant, meager widespread disease having a large population make thin or less compact abundantly supplied privacy, isolation the state of being sparse or scanty layered, hierarchical sorting, filtering highest point obesity thin and flexible, like a membrane eating and drinking in moderation pungent, bitter shapeless, unstructured relating to the ear, hearing stripped, bare someone driven by pleasure permeate, soak pale, wan immaculate, pure ugly flamboyant style tending to vanish, not permanent speed up, accelerate impromptu, spoken or performed without preparation long-lasting, continual a feeling of evil to come, foreboding psychic coincidence in time dubious, erroneous clearly visible, obvious a leader who manipulates emotions liar

    size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location size, amount, location the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses the senses time time time time time time time truth truth truth truth

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    256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291

    eventuality feign finagle glib guile guileless idealogue illusory impugn incontrovertible insidious presumptive pretense, pretension surreptitious verity accede allay capitulate catharsis elegy flank (verb) harbor (verb) malady mollify nadir nettle pernicious pestilence polarize ponderous propitiate pugnacious rebuff subjugate vitriolic vituperative

    possibility give a false appearance of achieve something by means of trickery insincere deceit honest one who theorizes and speculates deceptive attack as false or questionable indisputable treacherous probable, likely doubtful claim secretive truth give in, agree relieve surrender under agreed conditions purging or cleansing of the body or spirit mournful poem or song protect, support maintain, hold disease, ailment appease, soothe lowest point make worse wicked, harmful fatal infectious disease create conflict serious, heavy, clumsy appease, make peace with aggressive, belligerent reject conquer bitter, destructive bitterly abusive

    truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth truth war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace war and peace

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