SAT Vocabulary Words

Among American presidents, Lincoln wins the prize for ELOQUENCE.

English is a DERIVATIVE language.

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

The title SUCCINCTLY conveys the point of my blog.

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

A QUAGMIRE of troubles kept Julia awake at night.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For her sixteenth birthday, Sarah received LAVISH gifts.

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

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

Sometimes a COLLOQUIAL word becomes standard in English usage.

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

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

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

To avoid answering the question, John resorted to CIRCUMLOCUTION.

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

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

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

"Love is Blind" is a popular CLICHE'.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The GREGARIOUS crowds kept the place buzzing all evening.

Migrating whales caused the TURBULENCE in the water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Limited space in the text box makes BREVITY essential.

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

Bungee jumping is too PRECARIOUS for me.

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

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

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

An SAT prep course can ALLAY test anxiety for students.

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

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

The customer RANTED on and on about the poor service.

Mother PACIFIED her crying baby by rubbing his tummy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AVARICE motivates many people to cheat on their income tax.

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

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

BANALITY is boring because it's so predictable.

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

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

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

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

Someone who is careful with their money is THRIFY?

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

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

The LOQUACIOUS class gave the teacher a headache.

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

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

When time is short, VERBOSE explanations are inappropriate.

The children PRATTLED on for hours during the trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grandma and Grandpa are a CANTANKEROUS old couple.

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

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

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

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

GARRULOUS gatherings of students are unwelcome in a library.

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.

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

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

The speech of politicians is often thick with RHETORIC.