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SAT VOCABULARY Over 500 Top SAT Vocabulary Words

Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Provisional ~ Vicissitude ................................................................... 3 Injurious ~ Marsupial ......................................................................... 7 Thrive ~ Jaundiced ........................................................................... 15 Pecuniary ~ Annuity......................................................................... 20 Chafe ~ Inter .................................................................................... 25 Aegis ~ Application ......................................................................... 30 Ciliated ~ Arbitrary .......................................................................... 35 Asperity ~ Carousal .......................................................................... 39

Dint ~ Vie ......................................................................................... 44 Recluse ~ Skulk ................................................................................ 49

Beguile ~ Cacophony ....................................................................... 53 Cursory ~ Abolish ............................................................................ 58 Vellum ~ Hiatus ............................................................................... 62 Abeyance ~ Misapprehension .......................................................... 67 Skirmish ~ Swerve ........................................................................... 71 Brawn ~ Itinerant ............................................................................. 75 Temporal ~ Detract .......................................................................... 80 Paucity ~ Forswear ........................................................................... 85

Impoverished ~ Propitiate ................................................................ 89 Pivotal ~ Craven ............................................................................... 94

Kindred ~ Abstemious ..................................................................... 99 Beatific ~ Cumbersome .................................................................. 104

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Introduction Welcome to SAT Vocabulary AudioLearn. Listening to this Audio Course will help improve your SAT score by familiarizing you with the most common words that appear

on the test.

In this course, each vocabulary word will be pronounced and then spelled for you. Next you will hear the definition of the vocabulary word. After the definition, where available you will hear synonyms and antonyms for that word. Finally you will hear the vocabulary word used in a sentence. Listen carefully for the word as it is used in context.

For words with multiple meanings, the most common SAT

usage is provided for you.

Let’s get started.

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Provisional ~ Vicissitude PROVISIONAL - [spell] - P R O V I S I O N A L Definition: tentative Synonym: conditional, makeshift Antonym: fixed, or certain.

Sentence: "Unsure how busy he was going to be, he made only

provisional arrangements to visit his cousins that week."

***** DISSIMULATE - [spell] - D I S S I M U L A T E Definition: to hide under a false appearance.

Synonym: disguise or cloak Antonym: open and unguarded.

Sentence: "Do not dissimulate. We know your true feelings about the

subject."

***** NEGATION - [spell] - N E G A T I O N Definition: a denial Synonym: contradict or gainsay.

Antonym: agreement or confirmation Sentence: "Shouting at that child was the negation of your claim to be

understanding."

***** INIQUITOUS- [spell] - I N I Q U I T O U S Definition: wicked Synonym: wrong, bad or evil Antonym: pure or good Sentence: "The theft of that money from the old lady was iniquitous."

***** DISCOMFIT- [spell] - D I S C O M F I T Definition: to upset Synonym: confound, confuse, or embarrass Antonym: put at ease Sentence: "Take away his armor and you will discomfit him."

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CONTINENCE- [spell] - C O N T I N E N C E Definition: self-restraint Synonym: temperance, abstinence, sobriety Antonym: intemperance or dissolution Sentence: "Exercising a rare continence, the drunkard ignored the full

glass set out for him."

***** VIABLE - [spell] - V I A B L E Definition: capable of surviving or growing Synonym: possible, feasible, or practicable Antonym: impracticable or impossible Sentence: "Life on the bountiful and well-stocked island was viable."

***** INNATE- [spell] - I N N A T E Definition: inherent Synonym: inborn Antonym: learned Sentence: "Tiger cubs have an innate ability to growl."

***** PROTRACT - [spell] - P R O T R A C T Definition: prolong Synonym: extend or draw out Antonym: shorten or bring to a quick conclusion Sentence: "Delaying discussion of our terms of payment will only

protract the negotiations."

***** GIRTH- [spell] - G I R T H Definition: the measure around something Synonym: breadth or width around Antonym: (no real opposite) Sentence: "The girth of the old oak tree's trunk was ample evidence of its

age."

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OBLITERATE - [spell] - O B L I T E R A T E Definition: completely remove or destroy Synonym: erase or blot out Antonym: leave whole and complete Sentence: "This stain remover will obliterate any sign of the spilt wine."

***** DANK - [spell] - D A N K Definition: unpleasantly damp Synonym: moist and wet Antonym: fresh and dry Sentence: "The crypt beneath the church was dark, cold and dank."

***** IMPUTE - [spell] - I M P U T E Definition: credit to or blame on a person Synonym: ascribe or accredit Antonym: deny Sentence: "He imputes my red eyes to my having spent the night

sobbing."

***** PANACEA - [spell] - P A N A C E A Definition: universal remedy Synonym: cure-all or elixir Antonym: (none available) Sentence: "The comedian thought laughter the panacea for every troubled

thought."

***** HIBERNAL - [spell] - H I B E R N A L Definition: wintry Synonym: cold and frosty Antonym: summery Sentence: "The snow-covered fields gave the farm its hibernal

appearance."

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DESPONDENT - [spell] - D E S P O N D E N T Definition: dejected Synonym: forlorn and despairing Antonym: joyous Sentence: "In the dark winter months, with no light for painting, the artist

grew despondent."

***** PROLETARIAN - [spell] - P R O L E T A R I A N Definition: member of the working class Synonym: laborer or manual worker Antonym: member of the ruling class Sentence: "The coal mining village bore many signs of its proletarian

history."

***** VICISSITUDE - [spell] - V I C I S S I T U D E Definition: unexpected or surprising change Synonym: innovations or novelties Antonym: regular and unchanging Sentence: "No fortune-teller could have foreseen all the vicissitudes of

her life."

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Injurious ~ Marsupial INJURIOUS - [spell] - I N J U R I O U S Definition: causing injury Synonym: causing harm or damage Antonym: healthy and sound Sentence: "Cigarette smoking is injurious to your health."

***** ACCOMMODATE - [spell] - A C C O M M O D A T E Definition: to hold without crowding Synonym: to adapt or adjust Antonym: to overcrowd or overfill Sentence: "He could easily accommodate the old man's wishes simply by

listening to his stories."

***** HETEROGENEOUS - [spell] - H E T E R O G E N E O U S Definition: consisting of dissimilar ingredients or constituents Synonym: assorted Antonym: homogeneous Sentence: "The heterogeneous mixture of plants and wildlife gave an

exotic atmosphere to the gardens."

***** APPROPRIATE - [spell] - A P P R O P R I A T E Definition: to seize or steal Synonym: to annex or arrogate Antonym: to leave be or to let alone Sentence: "If we appropriate this stock, we could become very wealthy."

***** LIMBER - [spell] - L I M B E R Definition: flexible and supple Synonym: lissome or lithe Antonym: awkward and stiff Sentence: "The athlete's limber body bent under the low rope with little

difficulty."

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MERETRICIOUS - [spell] - M E R E T R I C I O U S Definition: falsely attractive or pretentious Synonym: gaudy or blatant Antonym: demur Sentence: "Her bright and gaudy clothes were a meretricious display of

the youth she knew she had lost."

***** RECUPERATE - [spell] - R E C U P E R A T E Definition: to recover one's health Synonym: improve or convalesce Antonym: grow sick Sentence: "After his surgery, he was kept in hospital to recuperate."

***** DOCKET - [spell] - D O C K E T Definition: record of proceedings in a legal action Synonym: agenda or calendar Antonym: unrecorded Sentence: "The docket gave brief details of his conviction by the court."

***** ARTLESS - [spell] - A R T L E S S Definition: sincere or natural Synonym: guileless or ingenuous Antonym: artful Sentence: "Her question about whether the dress suited her was

completely artless."

***** PERPETRATE - [spell] - P E R P E T R A T E Definition: to be guilty of doing Synonym: commit Antonym: innocent inaction Sentence: "No one knew what caused the murderer to perpetrate such a

crime"

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AMISS [spell] - A M I S S Definition: in the wrong way Synonym: faultily or incorrectly Antonym: correct Sentence: "They knew something was amiss when they returned home to

find the door open."

***** NEOLOGISM - [spell] - N E O L O G I S M Definition: a new word Synonym: slang Antonym: outmoded speech Sentence: "He understood that 'just chill a while' was a neologism"

***** FOIST - [spell] - F O I S T Definition: to force someone to accept Synonym: to work in or insinuate Antonym: to seek agreement Sentence: "He felt that the work he was reluctant to do have been foisting

on him."

***** TRANSGRESSION - [spell] - T R A N S G R E S S I O N Definition: a sin Synonym: an infraction or wrong-doing Antonym: good works Sentence: "His repeated transgressions brought stiff penalties from the

courts."

***** RESONANT - [spell] - R E S O N A N T Definition: continuing to sound Synonym: resounding Antonym: dull and flat sounding Sentence: "The sound of the church bell was resonant."

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COMMEMORATIVE - [spell] - C O M M E M O R A T I V E Definition: celebratory Synonym: memorial Antonym: ordinary or regular Sentence: "The commemorative postage stamp issue was in honor of past

Presidents."

***** HECKLER - [spell] - H E C K L E R Definition: someone who interrupt with jibes Synonym: harrasser Antonym: listener Sentence: "The heckler's constant interruptions prevented the speaker

ever finsihing his speech."

***** BARRISTER - [spell] - B A R R I S T E R Definition: a trial lawyer (especially In Britain) Synonym: lawyer or counsel Antonym: layman Sentence: "The barrister agreed to represent his client in Court."

***** ASEPTIC - [spell] - A S E P T I C Definition: free of disease or germs Synonym: undemonstrative or restrained Antonym: unrestrained and demonstrative Sentence: "His cut hand needed an aseptic bandage."

***** ANIMATED - [spell] - A N I M A T E D Definition: lively Synonym: vital, living or energetic Antonym: slothful and lifeless Sentence: "They were all so excited, the conversation became animated."

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MAMMOTH - [spell] - M A M M O T H Definition: a prehistoric mammal Synonym: huge or gigantic Antonym: minute Sentence: "The mammoth was an elephant-like creature from pre-

history."

***** ENRAPTURE - [spell] - E N R A P T U R E Definition: to captivate Synonym: entrance or ravish Antonym: disinterest Sentence: "The beautiful music enraptured her."

***** COGNIZANCE - [spell] - C O G N I Z A N C E Definition: notice or awareness Synonym: attention or heed Antonym: ignorance or carelessness Sentence: "Of his own cognizance, he knew who had betrayed him."

***** ENAMORED - [spell] - E N A M O R E D Definition: ardently in love Synonym: captivated or bewitched Antonym: disinterested or unmoved Sentence: "He was enamored with the very thought of spending time

with her."

***** FORESTALL - [spell] - F O R E S T A L L Definition: to prevent by acting in advance Synonym: preempt, prevent, or avert Antonym: unimpede Sentence: "He was able to forestall further questions by leaving the

room."

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IMPROPRIETY - [spell] - I M P R O P R I E T Y Definition: a state or condition of being improper Synonym: indecorousness Antonym: fitting or proper Sentence: "He knew the impropriety of asking such an embarrassing

question."

***** MESMERIZE - [spell] - M E S M E R I Z E Definition: to entrance Synonym: enthrall Antonym: unaffected or disinterested Sentence: "She was mesmerized by the magician's sleight of hand."

***** VALEDICTORY - [spell] - V A L E D I C T O R Y Definition: bidding farewell Synonym: departing or good-bye Antonym: welcoming or introductory Sentence: "His valedictory address was made several weeks before his

departure."

***** CONVOKE - [spell] - C O N V O K E Definition: to call together for a meeting Synonym: to convene Antonym: to disband Sentence: "They had to convoke a council meeting to decide the case."

***** RETRIBUTION - [spell] - R E T R I B U T I O N Definition: retaliation Synonym: reprisal or revenge Antonym: not punitive Sentence: "The attack was made in retribution for previous assaults."

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PODIATRIST - [spell] - P O D I A T R I S T Definition: a doctor specializing in conditions of the foot Synonym: foot specialist Antonym: (none available) Sentence: "He consulted a podiatrist about his injured foot."

***** SLITHER - [spell] - S L I T H E R Definition: slide along like a snake Synonym: glide or wriggle Antonym: direct and purposeful Sentence: "The icy sidewalk caused his steps to slither."

***** OLIGARCHY- [spell] - O L I G A R C H Y Definition: government by a few people Synonym: ruling élite Antonym: agreement or confirmation Sentence: "A small ruling class ensured continuation of the oligarchy."

***** PROGENY - [spell] - P R O G E N Y Definition: offspring Synonym: brood, children, descendants Antonym: ancestors Sentence: "His progeny were destined to enjoy their father's wealthy

inheritance."

***** TYCOON - [spell] - T Y C O O N Definition: powerful and successful businessman Synonym: magnate Antonym: bankrupt Sentence: "The tycoon could well afford to fly his own jet."

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RECIDIVISM - [spell] - R E C I D I V I S M Definition: repetition of criminal behavior Synonym: lapsing into previous behavior Antonym: reformed Sentence: "Recidivism amongst young offenders kept the jails over-

crowded."

***** MARSUPIAL - [spell] - M A R S U P I A L Definition: Australian animal that nurses its young in a pouch Synonym: a pouch-rearing animal Antonym: (none available) Sentence: "The kangaroo is the best-known marsupial."

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Thrive ~ Jaundiced THRIVE - [spell] - T H R I V E Definition: to grow vigorously Synonym: flourish or succeed Antonym: wilt or founder Sentence: "In a well-watered garden the plants will thrive."

***** ADVENT - [spell] - A D V E N T Definition: arrival Synonym: coming Antonym: departure Sentence: "The advent of the steam engine started off the Industrial

Revolution."

***** TRANSIENT - [spell] - T R A N S I E N T Definition: temporary Synonym: passing Antonym: permanent or fixed Sentence: "The glum mood amongst the usually happy crowd was

transient."

***** STATUTORY - [spell] - S T A T U T O R Y Definition: legally compelling Synonym: lawful Antonym: unlawful Sentence: "His ability to claim damages in court was a statutory right."

***** CONVICTION - [spell] - C O N V I C T I O N Definition: firm belief Synonym: confidence or certainty Antonym: doubt or uncertainty Sentence: "A belief in the goodness of man was his steadfast conviction."

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INSUPERABLE - [spell] - I N S U P E R A B L E Definition: too difficult to overcome Synonym: insurmountable Antonym: surmountable Sentence: "They beat off the enemy against insuperable odds."

***** EXPUNGE - [spell] - E X P U N G E Definition: to completely remove Synonym: wipe out or erase Antonym: let stand Sentence: "He hacked into the computer system in an attempt to expunge

all records of his activities."

***** EFFECTUAL - [spell] - E F F E C T U A L Definition: producing an intended effect or result Synonym: effective or efficacious Antonym: ineffective Sentence: "The remedy was effectual in clearing the rash."

***** FUTILE - [spell] - F U T I L E Definition: useless Synonym: abortive or fruitless Antonym: effective or successful Sentence: "All attempts at escape were futile."

***** HUMILITY - [spell] - H U M I L I T Y Definition: humble quality or state Synonym: meekness Antonym: arrogance Sentence: "In all humility, he put others' desires before his own."

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PROD - [spell] - P R O D Definition: to poke or urge Synonym: to dig, jab or jog Antonym: discourage Sentence: "He needed a prod to get his homework done every evening."

***** GAUDY - [spell] - G A U D Y Definition: tastelessly showy Synonym: brazen or flashy Antonym: subdued or understated Sentence: "They were attracted by the gaudy lights of the fun fair."

***** CURATOR - [spell] - C U R A T O R Definition: a person in charge of a museum or zoo Synonym: keeper Antonym: (none available) Sentence: "The curator was very proud of his museum's exhibits."

***** PROFANE - [spell] - P R O F A N E Definition: treat with irreverance Synonym: to disrespect Antonym: to revere Sentence: "Speaking ill of them will profane the names of all the dead."

***** OPPROBRIUM - [spell] - O P P R O B R I U M Definition: something that brings disgrace Synonym: infamy Antonym: fame and honor Sentence: "For such a treacherous act, the spy deserved the public

opprobrium he received."

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DEBASE - [spell] - D E B A S E Definition: to undermine or cheapen Synonym: disparage Antonym: to build up and encourage Sentence: "It will debase the meaning of the word if we use it

inappropriately."

***** FUNEREAL - [spell] - F U N E R E A L Definition: somber and solemn Synonym: funeral-like Antonym: light-hearted Sentence: "The funeral music lent the right atmosphere to the sad

occasion."

***** CITADEL - [spell] - C I T A D E L Definition: a fortress Synonym: a castle Antonym: a shack or hut Sentence: "The desert citadel was a stronghold for the Bedouin hordes."

***** ASCERTAIN - [spell] - A S C E R T A I N Definition: to determine or find out Synonym: discover, catch on Antonym: remain ignorant of Sentence: "Before he went to the store, he had to ascertain whether it was

open."

***** INSURGENT - [spell] - I N S U R G E N T Definition: a rebel Synonym: insurrectionist or malcontent Antonym: Â loyal Sentence: "The insurgents were under fire from government troops."

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ABROGATE - [spell] - A B R O G A T E Definition: annul or revoke Synonym: repeal Antonym: uphold Sentence: "If we abrogate that law, people will be free to do so once

again."

***** JAUNDICED - [spell] - J A U N D I C E D Definition: exhibiting envy or hostility Synonym: biased or one-sided Antonym: even-handed Sentence: "In his jaundiced frame of mind, he was unable to judge

fairly."

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