π 30 SAT Vocabulary Words with Examples β Psychology to Philosophy
Learn these SAT vocabulary words with examples grouped by themeβpsychology, history, science, literature, and more. Each word is frequently seen in the SAT Reading and Writing sections.
π§ Psychology & Behavior
- Angst β Deep anxiety or dread
He felt a wave of angst before the exam. - Anguish β Severe mental or physical pain
She cried out in anguish after hearing the news. - Animosity β Strong hostility
There was clear animosity between the rivals. - Annoy β To irritate or disturb
The loud music began to annoy the neighbors. - Antagonism β Active hostility or opposition
There was constant antagonism between the groups. - Antagonize β To provoke hostility
His comments served only to antagonize the crowd.
ποΈ History & Tradition
- Ancestral β Relating to ancestors
The family preserved their ancestral home. - Ancestry β Family lineage or heritage
She traced her ancestry back five generations. - Annex β To take possession of, especially territory
The country decided to annex the neighboring region. - Annihilate β To destroy completely
The enemy was annihilated in the final battle. - Antecedent β A thing or event that existed before
The treaty was the antecedent to war. - Antecedents β Oneβs ancestors or background
His antecedents were scholars and poets. - Antediluvian β Extremely old or outdated
Her fashion sense was almost antediluvian.
π¬ Science & Technology
- Anemia β A condition with deficiency of red blood cells
The doctor diagnosed her with anemia. - Anesthetic β A substance that induces insensitivity to pain
She was given an anesthetic before the surgery. - Anomalous β Deviating from what is normal
The scientist noted an anomalous result. - Anomaly β Something that deviates from the norm
The reading was an unexplained anomaly. - Angular β Having angles or sharp corners
The sculpture had a strikingly angular form.
π Culture & Society
- Androgynous β Having both male and female characteristics
The model had an androgynous appearance. - Ancillary β Providing support to the main function
Ancillary services were added to improve efficiency. - Anchor β Something that provides stability
His family was the anchor in his life. - Anonymous β Not identified by name
The donation was made by an anonymous benefactor. - Anonymity β The state of being anonymous
Online anonymity can encourage honest opinions.
βοΈ Literature & Language
- Anecdote β A short, amusing or interesting story
She began her speech with a personal anecdote. - Anecdotal β Based on personal accounts, not facts
The evidence was purely anecdotal. - Annotate β To add notes for explanation
Students are required to annotate the poem. - Announce β To make known publicly
The school announced a new uniform policy.
π§ Philosophy & Ethics
- Anathema β Something or someone intensely disliked
Corruption is anathema to good governance. - Anodyne β Something that soothes or relieves
Her words were an anodyne to his grief.
βοΈ Law & Justice
- Annul β To declare invalid, especially legally
The contract was annulled by mutual agreement.
π― SAT Practice Questions
- Which word means βto provoke hostilityβ?
Answer: Antagonize - What is a word for something extremely outdated?
Answer: Antediluvian - Which word refers to something that deviates from the norm?
Answer: Anomaly
π¬ SAT Vocabulary Tip
Group words by context to master them faster. Angst and anguish often appear in emotional narratives; anomaly and anomalous in science passages. Know both literal and figurative meanings.
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