Princeton Review Top 100 SAT Words - Study online

Sep 14, 2026

Curated SAT vocabulary list presenting 100 high-frequency words with clear, concise definitions to support efficient reading and exam preparation. Each entry focuses on common usage and meaning, helping learners distinguish subtle differences in tone and implication. The structure supports self-study and quick review, making it suitable for building word power, improving comprehension on reading passages, and strengthening performance on SAT-style questions. Ideal for learners who need a compact, targeted vocabulary resource.

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| | Princeton Review Top 100 SAT Words
Study online at [quizlet.com/_i7stf](quizlet.com/_i7stf) | | --- | --- | | 1. acquiesce: to give in; agree 45. dissent: disagreement
2. acuity: sharpness of perception or mind 46. dissonance: lack of agreement o harmony
3. adulation: adoration 47. dogmatic: stubbornly opinionated
4. aesthetic: concerning art or beauty 48. drone: to talk on and on in a dull way
5. affable: friendly; agreeable 49. dubious: doubtful
6. ambiguous: unclear; undecided 50. eccentric: odd; out of the ordinary; quirky
7. ameliorate: to improve 51. elucidate: to explain; to make clear
8. anarchy: lack of government; chaos 52. enigma: a mystery; hard to understand or explain
9. anecdote: a brief, humorous story 53. ephemeral: short-lived; fleeting
10. apathy: lack of emotion or interest 54. euphonious: melodious; pleasant sounding
11. apprehensive: fearful ; worried 55. expedient: advantageous; convenient
12. assuage: to reduce pain 56. expedite: to quicken
13. astute: clever; shrewd, ready-witted 57. extol: to praise
14. atrophy: to waste away from lack of use 58. fastidious: finicky; overly critical
15. augment: to add to; increase 59. flagrant: glaringly wrong; conspicuously faulty
16. austere: severe; strict 60. futile: hopeless; without effect
17. autonomy: self-rule; independence 61. guile: cunning; deceitfulness
18. avarice: greed 62. gullible: overly trusting
19. banal: commonplace; dull; ordinary 63. heretic: someone who goes against acceptable religious beliefs
20. bastion: a stronghold; a fort 64. immutable: unchanging; permanent
21. benevolent: kindly; to wish well 65. incessant: non-stop
22. benign: kindly; good-natured 66. indifferent: having no preference
23. blasphemy: irreverent talk about God 67. indolence: laziness
24. cacophonous: harsh sounding 68. inevitable: unavoidable; bound to happen
25. candor: frankness; honesty 69. innocuous: harmless; insignificant
26. capricious: whimsical ; unpredictable 70. innovate: to make changes; to modernize
27. censure: severely criticize; blame 71. insipid: bland; boring
28. complacent: smug; self-satisfied 72. languid: slow and listless
29. compliance: conforming to a request or demand 73. laud: to praise
30. conciliate: to soothe anger 74. listless: without energy or enthusiasm
31. contrite: thoroughly sorry 75. novel: new; interesting
32. credulous: gullible; ready to believe without proof 76. obscure: unclear; clouded; partially hidden
33. deference: a show of respect 77. parsimony: stinginess
34. denounce: to speak against publicly 78. paucity: scarcity
35. depravity: corruption; wickedness 79. pedestrian: commonplace; ordinary
36. derision: contempt; ridicule 80. peripheral: on the edge; unimportant
37. desecrate: to show disrespect or to deface something sacred 81. philanthropist: someone who benefits mankind
38. didactic: intending to teach 82. philistine: one who lacks culture or taste
39. diffident: shy; lacking confidence 83. pious: religious; devout
40. digression: straying from a topic 84. ponderous: weighty; heavy
41. discern: to distinguish one thing from another 85. prodigal: extravagant; wasteful
42. disdain: contempt 86. profuse: very abundant; flowing
43. disparage: to speak poorly of 87. prosaic: commonplace; uninspired; dull
44. disparity: inequality 88. protracted: drawn out; lengthy | | 89. provincial: narrow-minded; unsophisticated 90. respite: a break; a rest 91. reticent: restrained; uncommunicative 92. revere: to worship; to honor 93. scrupulous: concerned; conscientious; proper 94. servile: overly submissive; cringing 95. squander: to waste 96. static: unchanging; not moving 97. strut: a self-important walk 98. surreptitious: secret 99. taciturn: quiet; uncommunicative; silent 100. tentative: not final ; uncertain 101. virulent: harmful 102. zeal: enthusiasm

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What does this document provide for SAT preparation?

It provides a curated list of 100 SAT vocabulary words with short definitions to support study and review.

How are the words organized in the list?

The words are presented in numbered entries, making it easy to follow from the beginning through the end of the list.

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Sep 14, 2026

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