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SAT Vocabulary Essentials
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20 high-frequency SAT vocabulary words with clear definitions — study them with spaced repetition.
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Aberration
A deviation from what is normal or expected
Benevolent
Kind, generous, and well-meaning
Cacophony
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Capricious
Given to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood or behavior
Deference
Humble respect for and submission to another's wishes or opinion
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time
Garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters
Hackneyed
Overused and therefore lacking originality; clichéd
Iconoclast
A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions
Mitigate
To make less severe, serious, or painful
Nefarious
Wicked or criminal
Obsequious
Excessively eager to please or obey
Pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and practically
Quixotic
Extremely idealistic and unrealistic
Reticent
Reluctant to share thoughts or feelings; reserved
Spurious
False or fake; not genuine
Taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech
Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
Verbose
Using more words than needed; wordy