Essential SAT Vocabulary

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abase

deprive of self-esteem, confidence (v.)

Dennis felt abased after his parents told him they liked his brother better.

syn: belittle
abstinence
- denial of an indulgence or appetite (n.)
- While in training for the marathon, Elsa's coach insists on abstinence from sugary soft drinks.
Syn: self-restraint
abstract

apart from actual, specific, concrete ideas or events (adj.)

The essay would be persuasive if it were less abstract and more specific.

Syn: general, unspecific
abstruse

hard to understand (adj.)

The assigned text was so abstruse I have no idea how I'll pass the test.

Syn: complex, esoteric
accessible

easy to approach or enter (adj.)

We build a ramp to make the house wheelchair accessible.

Syn: attainable, reachable
acclaim

enthusiastic approval or welcome (n.)

The play received rave reviews and nationwide acclaim.

Syn: celebrate, applaud
acquiesce

to submit without protest (v.)

Aaron rarely stands up to his wife; he acquiesces to her every whim.

Syn: assent, agree
adept

skilled (adj.)

My mom is adept at making a delicious meal from random ingredients.

Syn: able, accomplished
adherence

faithful attachment (n.)

Strict adherence to every rule is sometimes boring.

Syn: obedience, devotion
adroit

expert, skilled, or nimble (adj.)

Lane is an adroit skier and snowboarder; he makes us all look like beginners.

Syn: facile, adept