SAT Vocabulary Words

Bob's motives were not altogether ALTRUISTIC. She had much to gain.

Becky is so NARCISSISTIC, she spends half the day in front of a mirror adoring herself.

Confronted with the QUANDRY of staying home or working, my sister chose to work.

The twins used a CRYPTIC, incomprehensible language to talk with each other.

The conversation at the table was so INSIPID that Monica fell asleep at the table.

Sometimes a COLLOQUIAL word becomes standard in English usage.

The principal's TERSE reply was clear: "No Crocs at school."

BANALITY is boring because it's so predictable.

English is a DERIVATIVE language.

After the attempt o his life, the Pope MAGNAIMOUSLY forgave his attacker.

The speech of politicians is often thick with RHETORIC.

Unable to control his expenses, John spent PRODIGALLY until he was broke.

The speech was full of BELLICOSE threats, suggesting war was at hand.

HAUGHTY Hannah has no use for others; she's too busy thinking and talking about herself.

Next to me on the bus sat a TACITURN girl who said nothing.

Video games can offer an escape from the MUNDANE character of daily life.

Among American presidents, Lincoln wins the prize for ELOQUENCE.

A long soak in a hot tub can ALLEVIATE her arthritic pain.

Beware of PUGNACIOUS salesmen who'll bully you into buying things you don't need.

Ken loves to argue. With such a DISPUTATIOUS personality, he is sure to be a lawyer.

Tia's EXCESSIVE spending caused her to lose her car.

If you think imaginatively, you'll avoid HACKNEYED phrases such as ruby lips.

The title SUCCINCTLY conveys the point of my blog.

The restaurant tried to PLACATE us with free appetizers after an hour wait.

RAMBLING on and on, Harold lost his audience's attention.

Ken boasted endlessly about his academic qualifications, demonstrating his ELITIST mindset.

Mount St. Helens has been QUIESCENT since its last eruption.

Hal is impartial that is why he makes a good MEDIATOR.

Watch out for PREDATORY schemers who'll take your money.

The 45-0 score suggests that the game was a DEBACLE for the losing side.

A sudden shift in the wind MITIGATED the intensity of the storm.

His PENURIOUS childhood taught my father the value of every penny.

The plumbing system in my house is a LABYRINTH of tunnels, criss-crossing passageways and dead ends.

A QUAGMIRE of troubles kept Julia awake at night.

Usually RETICENT, Mr. Worthy surprised us all with a long story.

In a MUNIFICENT act of friendship, Eileen gave up her tickets to a concert so her friend could go with her boyfriend.

With a CORDIAL welcome, Harry made everyone feel glad to be at the meeting.

We don't have time to DIGRESS from the main issue right now.

What expresses affection more PITHILY than the three words, I love you?

AVARICE motivates many people to cheat on their income tax.

Putting on airs, the BOMBASTIC speaker used a bunch of big words that said nothing.

The MERCENARY owner of the leather store was too money-hungry to ever hold a sale.

A little LEVITY is needed to lighten up this melancholic music channel.

PARSIMONIOUS Paul never buys anyting unless it's on sale.

The AMICABLE negotiations ended when the parties began to insult each other.

Jake is a party animal, one of the most CONVIVIAL guys I know.

A CONCISE explanation is preferable to a long-winded one.

The GREGARIOUS crowds kept the place buzzing all evening.

Grandma and Grandpa are a CANTANKEROUS old couple.

For a sun burn, try aloe vera gel to ASSUAGE the pain.

Mr. Gill claims that TRITENESS is a sign of an air-filled brain.

Bungee jumping is too PRECARIOUS for me.

After two decades of war, the BELLIGERENT countries made peace.

To survive on the street, beggars often depend on the LARGESS of passerbys.

Migrating whales caused the TURBULENCE in the water.

The audience showed its DISDAIN by heckling the singer who couldn't sing.

An SAT prep course can ALLAY test anxiety for students.

Someone who is careful with their money is THRIFY?

The customer RANTED on and on about the poor service.

The world was fascinated by the COUNFOUNDING disappearance of Amelia Earhart.

You can't talk to CONTENTIOUS Cal without getting into an argument.

GARRULOUS gatherings of students are unwelcome in a library.

It is a pleasure to talk with Lisa because she's so AFFABLE and upbeat.

When time is short, VERBOSE explanations are inappropriate.

My boss does nothing but bicker with the staff. His CAPTIOUSNESS forced me to quit my job.

Laura's LACKLUSTER grades may prevent her from going to a top college.

So much ANIMOSITY grew between Mark and Mike that they never were buddies again.

The children PRATTLED on for hours during the trip.

Roy and Mike used to be friends, but an argument over Millie turned them into ANTAGONISTS.

"The essay lacks focus," said the teacher. "It's too DIFFUSE.

Terry took a long walk in the woods to escape the TURMOIL in her house.

Jay MOLLIFIED his mother by bringing home all A's on his report card.

The poet had lived an AUSTERE life, foregoing all luxuires and creature comforts.

The ENIGMATIC carvings on the ancient Egyptian tomb never have been fully interpreted.

To avoid answering the question, John resorted to CIRCUMLOCUTION.

COMPLACENT in his role as manager, he was eventually demoted.

Mike used GRANDILOQUENT language to conceal his ignorance of the subject.

Tired of VAPID advertising gimmicks, the company resorted to skywriting.

You can enhance your career (and your public image) by getting involved in charity work or ALTRUISTIC causes.

Although Tanya is very proud of her talents, she isn't a BRAGGART.

Bill Gates donates millions of dollars a year to education, medical research and other PHILANTHROPIC causes.

FRUGALITY kept the old woman from spending a penny on anything she didn't need.

Ready to help anyone at any time, Tina is about the most BENEVOLENT person I know.

"Don't SQUANDER your paycheck on designer clothes," advised my mother.

Parent should teach tolerance, not breed CONTEMPT for people's differences.

"No INSOLENT remarks on the ball field," warned the coach.

The book tells how he overcame the ADVERSITY of an improverished childhood.

Her ARROGANT attitude made it hard for others to warm up to her.

Nathan is so EGOTISTICAL; he thinks every girl on campus likes him.

Limited space in the text box makes BREVITY essential.

The LOQUACIOUS class gave the teacher a headache.

For her sixteenth birthday, Sarah received LAVISH gifts.

Mother PACIFIED her crying baby by rubbing his tummy.

A nightlight helped to QUELL the baby's fear of the dark.

Mr. Gray was amused but not APPEASED, so Albert's grade suffered.

Keith is patient, friendly, and kind - an altogether AMIABLE person.

Mr. and Mrs. Evans are a CONGENIAL couple. They share a passion for gardening.

"Love is Blind" is a popular CLICHE'.

There's nothing like a few JOCULAR students to enliven a sleepy class.

Flames from the CONFLAGRATION lit up the sky for miles around.