SAT Vocabulary Words

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

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

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

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

For her sixteenth birthday, Sarah received LAVISH gifts.

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

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

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

When time is short, VERBOSE explanations are inappropriate.

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

Limited space in the text box makes BREVITY essential.

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

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

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

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

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

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

BANALITY is boring because it's so predictable.

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

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

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

Grandma and Grandpa are a CANTANKEROUS old couple.

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

The customer RANTED on and on about the poor service.

The LOQUACIOUS class gave the teacher a headache.

English is a DERIVATIVE language.

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

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

The GREGARIOUS crowds kept the place buzzing all evening.

Among American presidents, Lincoln wins the prize for ELOQUENCE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A QUAGMIRE of troubles kept Julia awake at night.

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

To avoid answering the question, John resorted to CIRCUMLOCUTION.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An SAT prep course can ALLAY test anxiety for students.

Migrating whales caused the TURBULENCE in the water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sometimes a COLLOQUIAL word becomes standard in English usage.

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

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

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

AVARICE motivates many people to cheat on their income tax.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The children PRATTLED on for hours during the trip.

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

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

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

Mother PACIFIED her crying baby by rubbing his tummy.

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

"Love is Blind" is a popular CLICHE'.

Bungee jumping is too PRECARIOUS for me.

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

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

Someone who is careful with their money is THRIFY?

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

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

The title SUCCINCTLY conveys the point of my blog.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The speech of politicians is often thick with RHETORIC.

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

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

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

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

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

GARRULOUS gatherings of students are unwelcome in a library.

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