SAT Prep Vocabulary

Grade 8 · English · Flashcards

Study high-frequency SAT vocabulary words with definitions to build college-readiness.

Flashcards

Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. (The ambiguous ending of the story confused readers.)
Benevolent: Well-meaning and kind; generous. (The benevolent donor gave millions to charity.)
Candid: Truthful and straightforward; frank. (She gave a candid assessment of the problems.)
Diligent: Having or showing careful and persistent effort. (A diligent student reviews notes every night.)
Eloquent: Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing. (The eloquent speech moved the entire audience.)
Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value; trivial. (The judge dismissed the frivolous lawsuit.)
Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable. (The gregarious student made friends easily on the first day.)
Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. (He seemed indifferent to the outcome of the game.)
Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. (Her meticulous notes helped the whole class study.)
Pragmatic: Dealing with things sensibly and practically rather than theoretically. (A pragmatic solution addresses the problem right now.)
Refute: To prove a statement or theory wrong; to disprove. (She refuted his claim with solid evidence.)
Verbose: Using more words than necessary; wordy. (The verbose essay could have made its point in half the words.)