Additional high-frequency SAT vocabulary words, continuing the SAT Vocabulary series. Front: the word. Back: definition and a short example sentence.
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- aberrant
- Deviating from what is normal or expected. Example: His aberrant behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
- abscond
- To leave secretly or suddenly, often to avoid punishment. Example: The cashier absconded with thousands of dollars.
- acerbic
- Sharp, sour, or biting in taste, tone, or manner. Example: Her acerbic comments during the meeting offended several colleagues.
- acme
- The highest point or peak of something. Example: Winning the championship was the acme of his athletic career.
- acquiesce
- To agree or accept something without protest. Example: Although she disagreed, she decided to acquiesce to her parents' wishes.
- acuity
- Sharpness of perception, thought, or vision. Example: The surgeon's acuity for detail made her one of the best in her field.
- admonish
- To warn or scold someone gently but seriously. Example: The teacher admonished the students for their tardiness.
- aesthetic
- Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. Example: The gallery's aesthetic appeal attracted thousands of visitors.
- affable
- Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to. Example: The affable host made all the guests feel welcome.
- aggregate
- A total formed by combining many parts or elements. Example: The aggregate score from all five judges determined the winner.
- alacrity
- Eager willingness or quick enthusiasm to do something. Example: She accepted the promotion with alacrity.
- allegory
- A story, play, or poem with characters representing abstract ideas or moral lessons. Example: Animal Farm is an allegory for the Russian Revolution.
- alleviate
- To reduce or lessen pain, suffering, or a problem. Example: The medicine alleviated his headache within an hour.
- allusion
- An indirect or passing reference to something. Example: His comment about sinking ships was an allusion to the Titanic.
- altruism
- Concern for others' welfare and willingness to help them selflessly. Example: His altruism inspired him to volunteer at the homeless shelter.