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SAT vocabulary

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is part of the college entrance exam in the U.S. The SAT vocabulary consists of words frequently used in the SAT test.

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SAT vocabulary

Anomaly

Education; SAT vocabulary

Something that does not fit into the normal order. Example: The anomaly was that a woman became President, when it had never happened before.

Antipathy

Education; SAT vocabulary

A strong dislike, repugnance. Example: Mara has an antipathy for men who don't call her back.

Apocryphal

Education; SAT vocabulary

Fictitious, false, wrong. Example: The apocryphal storey is that he won the lottery; really he just sold lots of underwear.

Arable

Education; SAT vocabulary

Suitable for growing crops. Example: The reason the farmer was so successful was because he owned many acres of arable land.

Anguish

Education; SAT vocabulary

Extreme sadness or torment. Example: Her anguish was inexpressible when she heard that her husband had died.

Antithesis

Education; SAT vocabulary

The absolute opposite. Example: The always cheerful Jim is viewed as an antithesis to the pessimistic Mark.

Annul

Education; SAT vocabulary

To make void or invalid. Example: the judge annulled the marriage because the groom was married before.

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