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The Ultimate Guide to Vocabulary Skills and Strategies for the SAT College Test

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The SAT is a standardized test that is required for admission to most colleges and universities in the United States. One of the most important sections of the SAT is the Verbal section, which tests your vocabulary skills. In this guide, we will provide you with everything you need to know about SAT vocabulary, including key strategies, practice questions, and helpful resources.

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Why is Vocabulary Important for the SAT?

Vocabulary is important for the SAT because it is essential for understanding the reading passages and answering the questions correctly. The SAT Verbal section contains three types of questions: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reading, and Writing and Language. All of these questions require you to be able to understand the meaning of words in context. If you are not familiar with the vocabulary words used in the SAT, you will not be able to score well on the Verbal section.

How to Improve Your SAT Vocabulary

There are many ways to improve your SAT vocabulary. Here are a few tips:

Read widely. The best way to improve your vocabulary is to read widely. Read books, newspapers, magazines, and online articles. Pay attention to the words that you don't know and look them up in a dictionary.
Use flashcards. Flashcards are a great way to memorize new words. Write down the word on one side of the card and the definition on the other side. Study the flashcards regularly until you can remember the meaning of each word.
Take practice tests. The best way to prepare for the SAT is to take practice tests. This will help you identify the areas where you need to improve your vocabulary.
Use online resources. There are many online resources that can help you improve your SAT vocabulary. These resources include vocabulary lists, quizzes, and games.

Key SAT Vocabulary Strategies

There are a few key strategies that you can use to improve your SAT vocabulary. Here are a few:

Context Clues. Context clues are words or phrases in a sentence that can help you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. For example, if you see the word "abrogate" in a sentence, you can infer that it means "to repeal" because the sentence says that the government "abrogated the law."
Word Parts. Many words in the SAT are derived from Greek or Latin roots. If you know the meaning of these roots, you can often figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. For example, the word "abrogate" is derived from the Latin root "ab-" (away) and "rogare" (to ask). This tells you that "abrogate" means "to take away a request."
Synonyms and Antonyms. Synonyms are words that have the same meaning. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. If you know the synonyms and antonyms of a word, you can often figure out its meaning. For example, the synonyms of "abrogate" include "repeal" and "annul." The antonyms of "abrogate" include "ratify" and "confirm.

Practice Questions

Here are a few practice questions to help you improve your SAT vocabulary.

The government's decision to abrogate the treaty was met with widespread criticism.
The company's new CEO is known for his magnanimous personality.
The students' behavior was so egregious that they were suspended from school.
The doctor's diagnosis was that the patient was suffering from a plethora of illnesses.
The politician's speech was so vacuous that it failed to inspire anyone.

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