SAT Vocabulary List Set 3

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  • Fickle – changeable; unreliable.
  • Fidelity – loyalty; faithfulness.
  • Figurative – symbolic; not literal.
  • Finite – having limits.
  • Flagrant – obvious; glaringly wrong.
  • Flaunt – to show off.
  • Flippant – disrespectfully casual.
  • Flourish – to thrive; grow well.
  • Fluctuate – to vary; rise and fall.
  • Foible – minor weakness.
  • Foment – to stir up; provoke.
  • Forage – to search for food or supplies.
  • Forbear – to refrain from; hold back.
  • Forfeit – to lose as a penalty.
  • Forge – to form or create; also to fake.
  • Formidable – intimidating; powerful.
  • Forthright – direct; honest.
  • Fortify – to strengthen.
  • Foster – to encourage or promote.
  • Fractious – irritable; difficult to control.
  • Fragrant – pleasant-smelling.
  • Frantic – wild with fear or anxiety.
  • Fraudulent – dishonest; based on lies.
  • Fray – a fight; also to wear away.
  • Frenetic – wildly energetic.
  • Frivolous – silly; lacking importance.
  • Frugal – economical; avoiding waste.
  • Fruitless – unsuccessful; unproductive.
  • Frustrate – to prevent success.
  • Gainsay – to deny; dispute.
  • Gallant – brave; heroic; polite.
  • Galvanize – to stimulate into action.
  • Garish – overly bright; showy.
  • Garrulous – talkative; chatty.
  • Gaudy – flashy; tastelessly showy.
  • Gawk – to stare stupidly.
  • Genteel – polite and refined.
  • Genuine – real; sincere.
  • Germane – relevant.
  • Gesticulate – to gesture while speaking.
  • Ghastly – horrible; shocking.
  • Gibberish – nonsense; meaningless speech.
  • Giddy – dizzy; lightheaded.
  • Gingerly – carefully; cautiously.
  • Glacial – extremely cold or slow.
  • Glib – smooth-talking but insincere.
  • Gloomy – dark; depressing.
  • Glutton – a person who eats excessively.
  • Goad – to urge or provoke.
  • Grandiose – overly grand; exaggerated.
  • Grating – irritating; harsh.
  • Gratuitous – unnecessary; uncalled for.
  • Gregarious – sociable; enjoys company.
  • Gregarious – sociable; outgoing.
  • Grieve – to mourn.
  • Grim – harsh; forbidding.
  • Grisly – horrifying; gruesome.
  • Grotesque – distorted; bizarre.
  • Grueling – very tiring; demanding.
  • Grumble – complain quietly.
  • Guile – deceit; cunning.
  • Gullible – easily fooled.
  • Gumption – initiative; resourcefulness.
  • Gush – to flow out suddenly; to praise excessively.
  • Hackneyed – overused; unoriginal.
  • Halcyon – peaceful; calm; happy.
  • Hallmark – a distinguishing feature.
  • Hamper – to obstruct; hinder.
  • Hapless – unlucky.
  • Harangue – a long, aggressive speech.
  • Harbinger – a sign of what is to come.
  • Hardy – strong; able to endure hardship.
  • Hasten – to hurry.
  • Haughty – arrogant; disdainful.
  • Havoc – great destruction.
  • Hedonist – one who pursues pleasure.
  • Heinous – shockingly evil.
  • Heirloom – family possession passed down.
  • Herbivore – plant-eating animal.
  • Heresy – belief contrary to established teachings.
  • Hermetic – tightly sealed; isolated.
  • Hesitant – uncertain; reluctant.
  • Heuristic – assisting learning through discovery.
  • Hiatus – break; interruption.
  • Hinder – to prevent; obstruct.
  • Hinterland – remote area; back country.
  • Hoard – to collect and store.
  • Homage – respect; tribute.
  • Homogeneous – all the same; uniform.
  • Honest – truthful; sincere.
  • Hoodwink – to trick; deceive.
  • Hospitable – welcoming; friendly.
  • Hostile – unfriendly; aggressive.
  • Hypocrisy – pretending to have virtues not possessed.
  • Hypothetical – based on assumption; theoretical.
  • Iconic – widely recognized and admired.
  • Idiosyncrasy – odd personal habit.
  • Idle – inactive; lazy.
  • Idolize – to admire greatly.
  • Ignite – to set on fire; spark.
  • Ignoble – dishonorable; shameful.
  • Ignominious – deserving shame; humiliating.
  • Illicit – illegal; forbidden.
  • Illusory – misleading; not real.
  • Illustrate – to explain or clarify.
  • Immaculate – perfectly clean.
  • Imminent – about to happen.
  • Immutable – unchangeable.
  • Impartial – fair; unbiased.
  • Impede – to obstruct; slow down.
  • Impel – to force or urge.
  • Impending – about to occur; approaching.
  • Imperative – absolutely necessary.
  • Imperious – domineering; arrogant.
  • Impertinent – rude; irrelevant.
  • Impervious – unaffected by; resistant.
  • Impetuous – impulsive; acting without thought.
  • Implacable – impossible to calm or satisfy.
  • Implicit – implied; not stated.
  • Imply – to suggest indirectly.
  • Importune – to beg persistently.
  • Impoverished – very poor.
  • Imprudent – unwise; careless.
  • Impugn – to challenge as false.
  • Inadvertent – unintentional; accidental.
  • Inane – silly; meaningless.
  • Inaugurate – to begin officially.
  • Incense (v.) – to anger greatly.
  • Incessant – never stopping.
  • Inchoate – just beginning; undeveloped.
  • Incite – to provoke; stir up.
  • Inclination – preference; tendency.
  • Inclusive – including everything/everyone.
  • Incoherent – unclear; difficult to understand.
  • Inconclusive – uncertain; not final.
  • Incongruous – not matching; out of place.
  • Incredulous – unwilling to believe; skeptical.
  • Increment – increase; addition.
  • Incumbent – required; also a person currently in office.
  • Indebted – grateful; owing something.
  • Indelible – cannot be removed or forgotten.
  • Indicate – to show; point out.
  • Indifferent – unconcerned; neutral.
  • Indigenous – native to a place.
  • Indignant – angry at something unfair.
  • Indispensable – absolutely necessary.
  • Indolent – lazy; avoiding activity.
  • Indomitable – impossible to defeat.
  • Induce – to persuade; cause.
  • Inebriated – drunk; intoxicated.
  • Ineffable – too great to be expressed in words.
  • Inept – clumsy; incompetent.
  • Inert – inactive; lifeless.
  • Inevitable – certain to happen.
  • Inexorable – unstoppable; relentless.
  • Infallible – incapable of making mistakes.
  • Infamous – well-known for something bad.
  • Infer – to deduce; conclude.
  • Infinitesimal – extremely small.
  • Inflame – to provoke strong emotion.
  • Ingenious – clever; inventive.
  • Ingenuous – innocent; truthful; naive.
  • Ingrate – ungrateful person.
  • Inhibit – to restrain or prevent.
  • Inimical – harmful; hostile.
  • Iniquity – wickedness; injustice.
  • Initiate – to begin; introduce.
  • Innate – existing from birth; natural.
  • Innocuous – harmless.
  • Innovate – to introduce new ideas.
  • Inquire – to ask; investigate.
  • Inquisitive – curious; eager to know.
  • Insatiable – impossible to satisfy.
  • Inscrutable – mysterious; difficult to understand.
  • Insidious – harmful in a gradual way.
  • Insightful – showing deep understanding.
  • Insinuate – to suggest indirectly.
  • Insipid – dull; boring; flavorless.
  • Insolent – rude; disrespectful.
  • Insular – isolated; narrow-minded.
  • Insurgent – a rebel or revolutionary.
  • Intangible – not physical; hard to grasp.
  • Integral – essential; necessary.
  • Integrate – to combine into a whole.
  • Integrity – honesty; strong moral principles.
  • Intelligible – understandable.
  • Intensive – thorough; concentrated.
  • Intermittent – occurring at intervals; not continuous.
  • Intervene – to step in; interrupt.
  • Intimate (v.) – to hint; suggest.
  • Intimidate – to frighten or threaten.
  • Intractable – stubborn; hard to control.
  • Intricate – complex; detailed.
  • Intrigue – to fascinate; also secret plotting.
  • Introspective – looking inward; self-reflective.
  • Inundate – to flood; overwhelm.
  • Inure – to become accustomed to something unpleasant.
  • Invalidate – to make invalid; weaken.
  • Invective – insulting or abusive language.
  • Inveterate – habitual; firmly established.
  • Invigorate – to energize; refresh.
  • Invoke – to call upon (a law or spirit).
  • Irascible – easily angered.
  • Irate – extremely angry.
  • Ire – anger.
  • Irksome – annoying; bothersome.
  • Irrefutable – impossible to disprove.
  • Irrelevant – not related; unimportant.
  • Irreproachable – faultless; beyond criticism.
  • Irrevocable – cannot be reversed.
  • Jaded – tired or bored from overuse.
  • Jargon – specialized vocabulary.
  • Jaunty – cheerful and lively.
  • Jeopardize – to risk; endanger.
  • Jettison – to throw away; discard.
  • Jocular – humorous; playful.
  • Jubilant – extremely joyful.
  • Judicious – wise; showing good judgment.
  • Juxtapose – to place side by side for contrast.
  • Keen – sharp; eager; enthusiastic.
  • Kindle – to start a fire; to inspire.
  • Kinetic – related to motion.
  • Knavery – dishonest or mischievous behavior.
  • Kudos – praise; acclaim.
  • Laborious – requiring hard work.
  • Lament – to mourn; express sorrow.
  • Languid – slow; lacking energy.
  • Latent – hidden; present but inactive.
  • Laud – to praise.
  • Lavish – extravagant; generous.
  • Lax – careless; relaxed.
  • Lethargic – sluggish; tired.
  • Levity – humor; lightness.
  • Levy – to impose (a tax or fine).
  • Liaise – to communicate or cooperate.
  • Liberal – open-minded; generous.
  • License (v.) – to permit; authorize.
  • Linger – to stay longer than necessary.
  • Lithe – flexible; graceful.
  • Litigate – to take legal action.
  • Livid – extremely angry; discolored.
  • Lofty – high; noble; elevated.
  • Loquacious – very talkative.
  • Lucid – clear; easy to understand.
  • Lucrative – profitable.
  • Ludicrous – absurd; ridiculous.
  • Luminary – a famous or inspirational person.
  • Lurid – sensational; shocking.
  • Magnanimous – generous; forgiving.
  • Maladroit – clumsy; unskilled.
  • Malevolent – evil; wishing harm.
  • Malicious – harmful; spiteful.
  • Malign – to speak ill of.
  • Malleable – flexible; easily shaped.
  • Mandate – official order; authorization.
  • Mandatory – required; compulsory.
  • Manifold – many and varied.
  • Mar – to damage; spoil.
  • Marshal – to gather or arrange.
  • Martyr – one who suffers for a cause.
  • Maverick – independent thinker.
  • Meager – lacking; insufficient.
  • Meander – to wander aimlessly.
  • Mediocre – average; not exceptional.
  • Melancholy – deep sadness.
  • Mellifluous – sweet-sounding.
  • Memento – keepsake; souvenir.
  • Mendacious – lying; untruthful.
  • Mendicant – beggar.
  • Mentor – guide; counselor.
  • Mercenary – motivated by money.
  • Mercurial – unpredictable; changeable.
  • Meritorious – deserving praise.
  • Metamorphosis – change of form.
  • Metaphor – comparison without using “like” or “as.”
  • Meticulous – very careful; precise.
  • Mettle – courage; spirit.
  • Militant – aggressive; ready to fight.
  • Mimic – to imitate.
  • Minute (adj.) – extremely small.
  • Miraculous – extraordinary; amazing.
  • Misconstrue – to misunderstand.
  • Miserly – stingy; greedy.
  • Misnomer – wrong name; inaccurate label.
  • Mitigate – to lessen severity.
  • Nebulous – vague; unclear.
  • Nefarious – wicked; evil.
  • Negligent – careless.
  • Nemesis – rival; source of downfall.
  • Neophyte – beginner.
  • Nocturnal – active at night.
  • Nomadic – wandering; moving from place to place.
  • Nonchalant – calm; relaxed.
  • Nostalgia – longing for the past.
  • Notorious – well-known for something bad.
  • Novel – new; original.
  • Novice – beginner.
  • Nuance – subtle difference.
  • Nullify – to cancel; make invalid.
  • Nurture – to care for; support.
  • Obdurate – stubborn; inflexible.
  • Obedient – willing to follow instructions.
  • Obeisance – deep respect; bow.
  • Obfuscate – to confuse; make unclear.
  • Objective – unbiased; factual.
  • Oblivious – unaware.
  • Obscure – unclear; hidden.
  • Obsequious – overly obedient; flattering.
  • Obstinate – stubborn.
  • Obstruct – to block; hinder.
  • Obtuse – slow to understand.
  • Odious – disgusting; hateful.
  • Officious – overly eager to help or advise; meddlesome.
  • Ominous – threatening; suggesting something bad.
  • Omniscient – all-knowing.
  • Onerous – burdensome; difficult.
  • Onset – beginning; start.
  • Opaque – not transparent; unclear.
  • Opportune – timely; favorable.
  • Optimistic – hopeful; positive.
  • Opulent – wealthy; luxurious.
  • Ornate – highly decorated.
  • Orthodox – traditional; accepted.
  • Ostensible – apparent; seeming.
  • Ostentatious – showy; flashy.
  • Outlandish – strange; bizarre.
  • Outmoded – outdated; old-fashioned.
  • Outrageous – shocking; extreme.
  • Overbearing – bossy; domineering.
  • Overt – open; not hidden.
  • Pacify – to calm; soothe.
  • Painstaking – very careful; detailed.
  • Palatable – acceptable; tasty.
  • Pallid – pale; lacking color
  • Palpable – obvious; able to be felt.
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