SAT - Agility

This SAT - Agility includes 1788 commonly asked words in SAT test. Therefore, it is suitable for those who intend to take the SAT.

1788 words / 25 topics

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absorb

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soak up : to take in or soak up like a sponge

Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely

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bold

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brave : brave, daring, or confident

"The book title is printed in bold."

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concerned

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worried : worried or anxious

a memorandum to those concerned

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dilemma

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no-win situation : difficult choice between two or more alternatives

The dilemma was over how to protect a charming little island and at the same time allow economic development on it.

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doubt

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uncertainty : feeling of uncertainty

She is without a doubt (= certainly) one of the best students I’ve ever had.

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exact

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precise : precise or accurate in every way

to exact revenge

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gigantic

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huge : extremely large

a gigantic redwood

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independent

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self-sufficient : not dependent on anyone for survival

the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb

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lessen

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reduce : to diminish or make become less

Keeping your weight down can lessen the risk of heart disease.

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obvious

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easy to see : easily perceived or understood

obvious errors

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rival

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opponent : competitor or adversary

Nothing can rival cotton for durability

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soothe

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calm : to calm or reduce pain

I picked up the crying child and tried to soothe her.

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territory

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area : area of land or region

Maryland gave up territory to form Washington, DC.

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unchangeable

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unalterable : unable to be altered

a fixed and unchangeable part of the germ plasm

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wander

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stroll : to move casually or leisurely

the wandering Jew

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abase

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humiliate : to cause to feel shame

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departure

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act of leaving : act of leaving, particularly on a plane

Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.

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derisive

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sneering : expressing contempt or ridicule

derisive laughter

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detrimental

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harmful : causing harm or injury

These chemicals have a detrimental effect/impact on the environment.

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dogged

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determined : stubbornly unyielding

dogged persistence

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domesticate

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tame : to tame and keep as a pet

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fervent

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passionate : characterized by intense emotion

a fervent desire to change society

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glistening

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shining : reflecting light

glistening bodies of swimmers

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impair

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damage : to make worse or less effective

Lack of sleep impaired her ability to think clearly.

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infamous

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notorious : known widely and usually unfavorably

the infamous Benedict Arnold

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irksome

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annoying : irritating or annoying

what an irksome task the writing of long letters is

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jettison

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discard : to throw out of a ship or plane

Some of her material will probably be jettisoned for the TV show.

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malcontented

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unsatisfied : discontented as toward authority

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mandatory

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required : required by rule

"This meeting is mandatory for all employees."

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monolith

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massive whole : single great stone

"The monolith is a tourist attraction."

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objective

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unbiased : based on facts rather than emotions

objective case

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oust

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expel : to remove from a position or office

The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds

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archaic

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very old : so old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

archaic laws

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plethora

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excess : extreme excess

a plethora of excuses/agencies/diet books

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pristine

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unspoiled : completely pure or free from dirt or contamination

pristine mountain snow

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reconcile

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harmonize : to come to terms

How do we reconcile the seemingly contradictory notions of cutting taxes and balancing the budget?

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fragrant

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scented : having a strong, pleasant odor

The sauce itself was light, fragrant and slightly sweet.

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robust

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healthy : sturdy and strong in form

a robust claret

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scrupulous

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conscientious : characterized by extreme care and great effort

scrupulous attention to details

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skepticism

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doubt : doubt about the truth of something

"There is a lot of skepticism about the origin of man."

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stoic

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uncomplaining : seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain

stoic courage

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sullen

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gloomy : bad-tempered and gloomy

fig. The skies looked very sullen (= dark and unpleasant).

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turbulent

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agitated : characterized by conflict or disorder

a turbulent and unruly childhood

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veracity

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truthfulness : truth or honesty

Doubts were cast on the veracity of her alibi.

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abdicate

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renounce : to give up power or duties and obligations

The King abdicated when he married a divorcee

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condone

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excuse : to excuse, overlook, or make allowances for

She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities

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blithe

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uncaring : lacking or showing a lack of due concern

was loved for her blithe spirit

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ensemble

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cast of characters : group of people, especially actors or musicians

I admired her ensemble of coat, hat, and shoes.

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defective

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faulty : faulty or imperfect

I returned the appliance because it was defective

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alternate

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fluctuate : to go back and forth

The children alternated between being excited and being tired.

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encroach

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intrude upon : to intrude upon

These devices are encroaching on people’s privacy.

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enlighten

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make aware : to give knowledge, especially spiritual

We hope the pamphlet will enlighten voters about the issues.

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herbivore

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plant eater : animal that feeds chiefly on plants

horses are herbivores

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potential

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possible : possible to come into being

She keeps saying I should live up to my potential.

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franchise

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right to vote : the right to vote or a permit to run a business

"'The popular film franchise earned billions at the box office."

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monologue

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soliloquy : long speech by one person

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abandon

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leave behind : to leave behind or give up

"They all danced with wild abandon."

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cerebral

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intellectual : involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

a cerebral approach to the problem

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annoying

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irritating : irritating, bothersome, or pestering

tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork

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concrete

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tangible : not abstract or imaginary

concrete steps

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bizarre

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offbeat : grossly unconventional or unusual

restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit

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inclement

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severe : severe weather or a person showing no mercy

The concert in the park was postponed because of the inclement weather.

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perceive

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notice : to comprehend or become aware of

I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon

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thankful

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appreciative : feeling or showing gratitude and relief

a thankful smile

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rapport

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fellowship : cordial relationship based on trust

She has a good rapport with her staff.

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cowardly

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lacking courage : lacking courage

cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then

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reinforce

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strengthen : to make stronger

Let's reinforce good behavior

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solitary

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alone : not involving anyone else

"There is a solitary house on that hill."

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atrocious

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appalling : awful, exceptionally bad, or displeasing

an atrocious automobile accident

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complete

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finish : to come or bring to a finish or end

a complete coward

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courteous

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polite : exhibiting grace and politeness

The ticket clerk was courteous and helpful.

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powerless

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helpless : lacking power

The government seems powerless to do anything about the rising price of oil.

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delusion

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misconception : belief that is not true

We have no delusions that these kids are going to play pro basketball, but they are having fun.

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acclaim

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praise : to praise strongly

Marion was acclaimed president of the club.

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haughty

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arrogant : arrogantly superior to others

haughty aristocrats

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abstract

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conceptual : theoretical or not having concrete existence

a large abstract painting

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reckless

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rash : done without thinking about the consequences

became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans

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pensive

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reflective : reflecting serious or deep thought

James was more pensive than usual.

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