SAT Vocabulary List Set 4
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- Quagmire – a difficult or trapped situation
- Quaint – charmingly old-fashioned
- Qualm – a doubt or uneasy feeling
- Quandary – a state of uncertainty or confusion
- Quarantine – isolate to prevent disease spread
- Quarry – something pursued or hunted
- Quash – reject or void; suppress
- Querulous – complaining; whining
- Quibble – argue about minor details
- Quiescent – inactive; at rest
- Quintessential – representing the perfect example
- Quip – a clever or witty remark
- Quirk – an unusual habit or trait
- Quixotic – unrealistic; overly idealistic
- Quizzical – puzzled or questioning
- Quotidian – everyday; commonplace
- Raconteur – a skilled storyteller
- Rampant – widespread; unrestrained
- Rancor – deep resentment
- Rapt – deeply absorbed or fascinated
- Rash – acting without thinking
- Ratify – approve or confirm formally
- Ravenous – extremely hungry
- Rebut – argue against; refute
- Recalcitrant – stubbornly resistant
- Recant – withdraw a statement
- Receptive – open to new ideas
- Recessive – tendency to recede or be overshadowed
- Reclusive – preferring solitude
- Reconcile – restore friendly relations
- Rectify – correct; make right
- Redundant – unnecessarily repetitive
- Refrain – hold back; abstain
- Refurbish – renovate; improve
- Regal – royal; elegant
- Reiterate – repeat for emphasis
- Rejuvenate – restore to youth or vigor
- Relentless – persistent; unyielding
- Relinquish – give up; surrender
- Remorse – deep regret for wrongdoing
- Renounce – formally declare abandonment
- Repercussion – a consequence
- Replenish – refill or restore
- Repress – control or restrain
- Reprimand – scold or rebuke
- Reproach – express disappointment
- Reputable – trustworthy; respected
- Resilient – able to recover quickly
- Resolute – firmly determined
- Resonant – deep, rich, echoing sound
- Resourceful – able to handle challenges
- Respite – short period of rest
- Restive – impatient; restless
- Reticent – quiet; reserved
- Retract – pull back; withdraw
- Revere – deeply respect
- Revile – attack with harsh words
- Rhetoric – effective or persuasive speech
- Rigorous – extremely thorough; strict
- Robust – strong; sturdy
- Sacrosanct – too important or sacred to criticize
- Sage – wise; learned person
- Salient – most noticeable or important
- Salutary – beneficial; healthful
- Sanctimonious – pretending moral superiority
- Sanguine – optimistic
- Sardonic – sarcastic; mocking
- Satire – humor that criticizes flaws
- Saunter – walk in a relaxed way
- Savvy – practical knowledge
- Scant – barely sufficient
- Scapegoat – person blamed for others’ faults
- Scathing – severely critical
- Scrutiny – close examination
- Scuttle – run hurriedly
- Seclude – isolate
- Secular – non-religious
- Sedentary – involving little movement
- Serene – calm and peaceful
- Servile – excessively obedient
- Shackle – restrain or restrict
- Shirk – avoid responsibility
- Shrewd – sharp judgment; smart
- Shroud – cover or conceal
- Simulate – imitate
- Sinuous – winding; twisting
- Skeptical – doubtful
- Skirmish – minor conflict
- Slovenly – messy; careless
- Smolder – burn slowly; hold suppressed anger
- Sobriety – seriousness; self-control
- Solace – comfort in sorrow
- Solemn – serious; dignified
- Solicit – request
- Solitary – alone
- Solvent – able to pay debts
- Somber – dark; gloomy
- Somnolent – sleepy; drowsy
- Sophomoric – immature
- Sparse – thinly scattered
- Spasmodic – sudden bursts
- Specious – deceptively attractive
- Spontaneous – unplanned
- Sporadic – occurring occasionally
- Spurious – false; fake
- Squalid – filthy; neglected
- Squander – waste foolishly
- Stagnant – not moving; dull
- Stalwart – loyal and reliable
- Stark – harsh; plain
- Stealthy – secretive
- Stifle – suppress or hold back
- Stint – limited period of activity
- Stoic – emotionless; enduring hardship
- Stratify – arrange into layers
- Stringent – strict
- Strive – make a great effort
- Stupor – dazed state
- Subdue – control; overcome
- Sublime – inspiring awe
- Submissive – obedient
- Subordinate – lower in rank
- Subsidize – financially support
- Substantiate – prove with evidence
- Subtle – delicate; hard to notice
- Succinct – brief and clear
- Succumb – give in
- Sullen – gloomy and silent
- Sully – stain or defile
- Summit – highest point
- Supercilious – arrogant
- Superficial – shallow; not deep
- Superfluous – unnecessary
- Supersede – replace
- Supple – flexible
- Suppress – put an end to
- Surly – bad-tempered
- Surmise – guess
- Surmount – overcome
- Surreptitious – secretive
- Susceptible – easily influenced
- Sustain – maintain
- Swindle – cheat
- Tactful – diplomatic; considerate
- Taint – contaminate
- Talisman – object with magical powers
- Tangible – real; touchable
- Tantalize – tease with something unattainable
- Tarnish – dull or damage reputation
- Taut – tight; stressed
- Tedious – boring; repetitive
- Temper – moderate or soften
- Temperament – natural character
- Temperate – moderate; self-restrained
- Temporal – relating to time or worldly matters
- Tenacious – persistent
- Tentative – uncertain; temporary
- Tepid – lukewarm; unenthusiastic
- Terrestrial – relating to the earth
- Terse – brief; concise
- Therapeutic – healing
- Thorny – difficult; complex
- Thrifty – economical
- Timid – shy; lacking courage
- Tirade – long, angry speech
- Tolerant – accepting
- Tome – large academic book
- Torrid – very hot; passionate
- Tortuous – full of twists
- Tractable – easily controlled
- Tranquil – peaceful
- Transcend – rise above
- Transient – short-lived
- Transmute – transform
- Treacherous – dangerous; deceitful
- Trepidation – fear or anxiety
- Trite – overused
- Trivial – unimportant
- Truncate – shorten
- Turbulent – chaotic
- Turmoil – confusion; disorder
- Tyranny – oppressive rule
- Ultimate – final; most important
- Ubiquitous – present everywhere
- Unanimous – fully agreed
- Unbridled – uncontrolled
- Uncanny – strange; mysterious
- Uncouth – rude; lacking manners
- Undermine – weaken gradually
- Unequivocal – clear; without doubt
- Unfathomable – difficult to understand
- Unhinged – mentally unstable
- Unprecedented – never seen before
- Unruly – difficult to control
- Unscathed – unharmed
- Untenable – indefensible
- Upbraid – scold sharply
- Uplift – inspire; raise
- Urbane – polite; refined
- Utopia – perfect society
- Vacillate – waver between choices
- Vague – unclear
- Valiant – brave
- Validate – confirm or approve
- Vanquish – defeat completely
- Vantage – advantage or favorable position
- Vehement – passionate; intense
- Veil – conceal
- Vehemently – forcefully
- Venerate – respect deeply
- Venomous – poisonous
- Veracity – truthfulness
- Verbose – wordy
- Verdict – legal decision
- Veritable – real; genuine
- Versatile – adaptable; skilled
- Vestige – trace or remnant
- Viable – workable
- Vibrant – lively; energetic
- Vicious – cruel
- Vindicate – clear from blame
- Vindictive – revengeful
- Virtuoso – highly skilled artist
- Virtuous – morally good
- Virulent – extremely harmful
- Viscous – thick and sticky
- Vista – pleasant view
- Volatile – unstable; changing quickly
- Volition – conscious choice
- Voracious – extremely hungry
- Vulnerable – exposed to harm
- Wane – diminish
- Warrant – justify
- Wary – cautious
- Waver – hesitate
- Weary – tired
- Whimsical – playful; unpredictable
- Whittle – reduce gradually
- Wield – handle skillfully
- Wilt – weaken or shrivel
- Winsome – charming
- Wither – dry up; decay
- Withhold – keep back
- Witty – clever and humorous
- Woe – great sorrow
- Wry – dry, mocking humor
- Xenophobia – fear of foreigners
- Xenial – hospitable to strangers
- Yawn – open wide; show boredom
- Yearn – long for
- Yield – produce or give in
- Yoke – join together
- Youthful – young; energetic
- Zeal – strong enthusiasm
- Zealous – intensely devoted
- Zenith – highest point
- Zephyr – gentle breeze
- Zest – energy; enthusiasm
- Zany – comically strange
- Zigzag – move in sharp turns
- Zilch – nothing
- Zing – lively energy
- Zonal – relating to zones
- Zoom – move quickly
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