Most Important SAT Vocabulary

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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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cupidity | SAT Word of the Day
The darker side of the cute little archer-cherub.
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manifesto | SAT Word of the Day
It seems manifestos are regularly in the news these days, making it an essential word for SAT-takers to understand.
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scion | SAT Word of the Day
From "Succession" to "House of the Dragon," TV's interest in family dynasties makes the word scion more relevant than ever. (And yes, it used to be a…
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allay | SAT Word of the Day
When test anxiety looms, knowing words like allay might just help you calm your nerves.
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scrupulous | SAT Word of the Day
Being scrupulous is exactly what you need for SAT success—careful attention to detail. And having integrity (the other meaning of SCRUPULOUS) is always…
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ebullience | SAT Word of the Day
Happiness just bubbling up.
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affable | SAT Word of the Day
You know that person with the enviable charisma? The one who makes everyone feel instantly at ease? That's the essence of being affable.
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matriarch | SAT Word of the Day
From the Latin 'mater' (mother) and Greek 'arkhein' (to rule), matriarch literally means 'mother ruler'. Yes, mom has the final word!
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tremulous | SAT Word of the Day
Like the Earth's unnerving tremors beneath our feet, or shaky fingers as you place the cheese on the mousetrap.
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