Most Important SAT Vocabulary

Most Important SAT Vocabulary

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plasticity | SAT Word of the Day
Your brain has plasticity, which explains why you can learn new vocabulary words even when you think your brain is full.
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anachronistic | SAT Word of the Day
This word has been on the must-know SAT hit list for DECADES. And it's so easy to remember, if you know your word roots!
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bestial | SAT Word of the Day
A beast of a word, you might say.
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primer | SAT Word of the Day
Before there were "For Dummies" books, there were primers. Also, this one is NOT pronounced how you (might) think.
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empirical | SAT Word of the Day
Empirical evidence is the difference between "I think this might work" and "I tested it 37 times, and it's ready!"
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intractable | SAT Word of the Day
How you might describe the problem of solving a Rubik's cube the first time you pick one up.
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epicurean | SAT Word of the Day
Named after the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, the word epicurean has evolved far beyond its philosophical roots into a word that foodies love.
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ballast | SAT Word of the Day
Did you know that modern cargo ships can carry up to 10,000 tons of water as ballast?
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vouchsafe | SAT Word of the Day
This is a very old word you're not likely to see in most modern writing. But it has shown up on the SAT!
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smart | SAT Word of the Day
Rarely heard these days, but important to know.
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resignation | SAT Word of the Day
I invariably teach/explain this every time it comes up, so I'd say you should know it!
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infirm | SAT Word of the Day
It's worse than it sounds!
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