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100 Easy SAT Words to Start With (2026) — Definitions & Quiz

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3. Which meaning best matches elaborate?

4. Which meaning best matches novel?

5. Which meaning best matches insignificant?

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  1. deliberate — Done consciously and intentionally.
    Example: Her deliberate tone made it clear she had chosen her words carefully.
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  2. clergy — The body of all people ordained for religious duties.
    Example: The clergy gathered to lead the congregation in prayer.
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  3. vulnerable — Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
    Example: It's okay to get vulnerable every now and again.
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  4. consequence — A result or effect of an action or condition.
    Example: Ignoring the warning had serious consequences for everyone.
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  5. consumption — The using up of a resource.
    Example: Reducing sugar consumption can improve long-term health outcomes.
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  6. adverse — Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
    Example: The team played well despite adverse weather conditions.
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  7. authentic — Of undisputed origin; genuine.
    Example: The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.
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  8. assess — To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
    Example: Teachers must regularly assess students' progress throughout the year.
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  9. grave — Giving cause for alarm; serious.
    Example: The doctor's expression told them the situation was grave.
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  10. agriculture — The science or practice of farming.
    Example: Agriculture provides food for millions of people worldwide.
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  11. accessible — Able to be reached or entered; easy to understand.
    Example: The ramp made the building accessible to wheelchair users.
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  12. concede — To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
    Example: He conceded the race once it was clear he could not win.
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  13. diverse — Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
    Example: The school welcomed students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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  14. flexible — Capable of bending easily without breaking.
    Example: The schedule is flexible and can be adjusted if needed.
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  15. oblivion — The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
    Example: His contributions to science had faded into oblivion.
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  16. chaos — Complete disorder and confusion.
    Example: The fire alarm caused chaos throughout the entire school.
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  17. cherish — To protect and care for someone lovingly.
    Example: She cherished the letters her professor wrote in support of her work.
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  18. bias — Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another.
    Example: Confirmation bias can lead even careful researchers to flawed conclusions.
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  19. deter — To discourage (someone) from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
    Example: Strong penalties help deter people from committing fraud.
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  20. demographic — Relating to the structure of populations.
    Example: The store adjusted its products to match the local demographic.
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  21. daunting — Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.
    Example: Climbing Everest is a daunting challenge even for experts.
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  22. indigenous — Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
    Example: Indigenous plants thrive in the local soil without extra care.
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  23. criteria — Principles or standards by which something may be judged or decided.
    Example: All candidates must meet the basic criteria to qualify.
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  24. revoke — To put an end to the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise).
    Example: I hereby revoke all former wills.
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  25. immerse — To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.
    Example: Archimedes determined the volume of objects by immersing them in water.
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  26. outcome — The way a thing turns out; a consequence.
    Example: The outcome of the vote surprised almost every expert.
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  27. certain — Able to be relied on to happen or be the case.
    Example: I was certain of my decision.
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  28. cultivate — To try to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill).
    Example: Most farmers in this region cultivate maize.
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  29. chronological — Starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.
    Example: Present the events in chronological order for clarity.
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  30. innocent — Not guilty of a crime or offense.
    Example: The jury declared the defendant innocent after careful deliberation.
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  31. obstacle — A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
    Example: His lack of funding was the main obstacle to the project.
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  32. dispatch — To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
    Example: We must act with dispatch in this matter.
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  33. consensus — A general agreement.
    Example: The team reached consensus after a brief discussion.
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  34. thorough — Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
    Example: He is the most thorough worker I have ever seen.
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  35. confused — Unable to think clearly; bewildered.
    Example: She was confused by the test's contradictory directions.
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  36. congregation — A group of people assembled for religious worship.
    Example: The congregation gathered to sing hymns on Sunday morning.
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  37. animated — Full of life or excitement; lively.
    Example: The animated documentary brought the historical events to life.
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  38. reckless — (of a person or their actions) without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.
    Example: The reckless driver ran three red lights in a row.
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  39. harsh — Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
    Example: The harsh criticism discouraged the new writer.
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  40. rail — To complain or protest strongly and persistently about.
    Example: He continued to rail against the policy in every speech.
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  41. deceptive — Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
    Example: The deceptive simplicity of the question misled many test takers.
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  42. unknown — Not known or familiar.
    Example: The artist remained unknown until after her death.
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  43. forage — To search widely for food or provisions.
    Example: The bear foraged for berries along the forest edge.
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  44. gullible — Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
    Example: The gullible tourist paid twice the price for a fake souvenir.
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  45. aquatic — Relating to water.
    Example: Dolphins are highly intelligent aquatic mammals.
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  46. restricted — Limited in extent, number, or scope.
    Example: Access to the archive is restricted to approved researchers.
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  47. validate — To check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something).
    Example: The data file cannot be imported because it doesn't validate.
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  48. mandate — An official order or commission to do something.
    Example: The law created a mandate for cleaner vehicle emissions.
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  49. anxiety — A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.
    Example: She felt anxiety before giving her speech to the class.
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  50. disagreement — Lack of consensus or approval.
    Example: A sharp disagreement over funding stalled the project for weeks.
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  51. proposition — A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.
    Example: The candidate presented a clear economic proposition to voters.
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  52. novel — New or unusual in an interesting way.
    Example: The engineer proposed a novel solution to the old problem.
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  53. foil — To prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
    Example: The detective's careful preparation foiled the suspect's attempt to flee.
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  54. sovereign — A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
    Example: Her voice was her sovereign talent.
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  55. political — Relating to the government or the public affairs of a country.
    Example: The speech addressed key political issues facing the nation.
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  56. timid — Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
    Example: The timid deer disappeared into the trees at the first sound.
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  57. hypocrisy — The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform;…
    Example: His public morality was later exposed as pure hypocrisy.
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  58. limited — Restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.
    Example: I'm limiting myself to two drinks tonight.
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  59. nurture — To care for and encourage the growth or development of.
    Example: Good teachers nurture curiosity and a love of learning.
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  60. dormant — Having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in…
    Example: The volcano had been dormant for over three centuries.
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  61. uniform — Not changing in form or character; remaining the same in all cases and at all times.
    Example: The soldiers wore a uniform shade of green.
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  62. artifact — An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
    Example: Archaeologists discovered an ancient artifact beneath the ruins.
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  63. attain — To succeed in achieving; to reach.
    Example: Years of hard work helped her attain her dream position.
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  64. anxious — Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.
    Example: I could tell she was anxious as she was biting her nails.
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  65. conventional — Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
    Example: They wear conventional clothes, eat conventional food, and keep conventional hours.
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  66. aisle — A passage between rows of seats in a building.
    Example: Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
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  67. passive — Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
    Example: He remained passive during the protest.
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  68. partisan — A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
    Example: They were blinded by partisan zeal.
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  69. vague — Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
    Example: Her vague instructions left the team uncertain about how to proceed.
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  70. novice — A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.
    Example: As a novice, she asked a lot of questions during training.
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  71. orthodox — (of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to…
    Example: The church followed strictly orthodox traditions and rituals.
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  72. compliant — Inclined to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree.
    Example: The company remained compliant with all safety regulations.
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  73. audible — Able to be heard.
    Example: Her voice was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.
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  74. inhibit — To hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
    Example: Cold temperatures inhibit the growth of bacteria.
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  75. cautious — Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
    Example: He took a few cautious steps toward the cave.
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  76. integral — Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.
    Example: The integral of x\mapsto x^2 on [0,1] is \frac{1}{3}.
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  77. identical — Similar in every detail; exactly alike.
    Example: The twins wore identical outfits to confuse their teachers.
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  78. hypothetical — Based on or serving as a hypothesis.
    Example: These hypotheticals serve no purpose until we have more information.
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  79. insignificant — Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
    Example: Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal.
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  80. autonomous — Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.
    Example: The robot was fully autonomous and needed no human guidance.
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  81. anonymous — Of a person not identified by name; of unknown name.
    Example: No customer personal data will be retained unless it is rendered anonymous.
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  82. extinction — The complete disappearance of a species or group from existence.
    Example: Many scientists warn that the species is near extinction.
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  83. complicated — Consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.
    Example: The directions were far too complicated for a simple task.
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  84. careless — Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
    Example: Jessica was so careless that she put her shorts on backwards.
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  85. obscure — Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
    Example: The obscure painting turned out to be enormously valuable.
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  86. forum — A meeting or medium for exchange of ideas.
    Example: The town hall provided a forum for public debate.
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  87. severe — (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense.
    Example: The storm caused severe damage along the entire coast.
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  88. effortless — Requiring no physical or mental exertion.
    Example: She made the difficult jump look completely effortless.
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  89. advocate — To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    Example: The lawyer was a passionate advocate for prisoners' rights.
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  90. contemporary — Living or occurring at the same time.
    Example: Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare.
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  91. accord — To give or grant someone power, status, or recognition; an official agreement.
    Example: She completed the task entirely of her own accord.
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  92. measured — Having a slow, regular rhythm.
    Example: His measured response avoided any further escalation.
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  93. appropriate — Suitable or proper in the circumstances; to take something for one's own use.
    Example: His tone was appropriate given the seriousness of the situation.
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  94. elaborate — Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
    Example: Could you elaborate on the plot for your novel for me?
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  95. endorse — To declare one's public approval or support of.
    Example: Several major celebrities chose to endorse the campaign.
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  96. comprehensive — Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Example: The report provided a comprehensive overview of all findings.
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  97. choreography — The sequence of steps and movements in dance.
    Example: The choreography combined ballet with modern street dance.
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  98. discretion — The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private…
    Example: Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
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  99. remote — (of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
    Example: The hikers set up camp in a remote mountain valley.
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  100. oppose — To disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.
    Example: There is still time to oppose this plan.
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