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Digital SAT Vocabulary Levels 1-3: The Essential List & Study Plan

By [email protected] May 5, 2025 22 min read
Ultimate Digital SAT Vocabulary List & Study Guide (2025)

The Ultimate Guide to Digital SAT Vocabulary (2025)

Staring at a massive vocabulary list, wondering if you need to swallow a dictionary whole? Does the thought of the "Words in Context" questions on the Digital SAT cause a knot in your stomach? You're not alone. As a test prep tutor, I see this exact stress in motivated students every day. And for parents, you're watching your child put in the hours, wondering if their effort will translate into a higher score.

Let’s be clear: building a strong digital SAT vocabulary is critical for test day confidence, but the old method of memorizing random words is broken. You need a smarter strategy. This guide will give you that strategy—a clear, step-by-step plan to learn words efficiently and apply them where it counts.

We will cover everything you need to master this crucial part of the exam. First, we’ll outline a proven system for studying vocabulary. Then, you'll get a powerful, tiered word list to focus your efforts. Finally, we’ll bridge the gap between knowing the words and using them to earn points on test day. You can conquer this challenge, and this guide will show you how.

Why Vocabulary Is Still King on the Digital SAT

I often hear, "Didn't they get rid of the hard vocabulary questions?" It’s a common misconception. The old SAT with its painful sentence completions is gone. The Digital SAT is different, but vocabulary mastery is more important than ever—it has just evolved.

The Shift to "Words in Context"

Instead of testing definitions in isolation, the Digital SAT evaluates your understanding of SAT words in context. You’ll see a short passage and be asked to choose the word that most logically or precisely completes the text. Think of it this way: the test doesn't just ask *if* you know a word; it asks if you understand its nuance in a specific situation.

This is great news because it tests a practical skill essential for college and beyond. For students, it means you can stop panicking about thousands of obscure words. You need to focus on deeply understanding a core group of academic words and how they function in a sentence. A key part of that is practicing with realistic questions like those you'll find in our guide to Mastering Vocabulary in Context.

Boost Your Reading Speed and Comprehension

Here’s the secret weapon: a powerful vocabulary is one of the fastest ways to improve your entire Reading and Writing score. When you recognize words instantly, you don't waste precious seconds trying to decipher them from the context. Your reading becomes faster and more fluid.

It’s like learning an instrument. At first, you think about every note. With practice, you play melodies effortlessly. A strong vocabulary allows your brain to stop decoding individual words and focus on the bigger picture: the main idea, the author’s argument, and the passage’s structure. This is a fundamental component of effective SAT reading practice.

A Smarter Way to Learn: Your Step-by-Step Study Plan

How do you build this vocabulary without burning out? With a system. Grabbing a random list of 1,000 words is a recipe for frustration. A strategic, step-by-step approach based on spaced repetition is the key to moving words from your short-term to your long-term memory.

Tutor Tip: The Power of Spaced Repetition

You wouldn't practice a new song on the piano once and expect to know it forever. You’d play it today, again tomorrow, and a few days later to truly learn it. Your brain learns words the same way. Reviewing information at increasing intervals is far more effective than cramming. This consistent, spaced-out review is what makes knowledge stick. For a deep dive into the science, see this study on Spaced Repetition from Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences.

  • Step 1: Start with Level 1 (Medium): Go through the Level 1 list. Be honest and mark every word you don't know with 100% confidence. If you only "sort of" know it, mark it.
  • Step 2: Learn in Small Batches: Use flashcards (physical or a digital app like Anki/Quizlet) for your marked words. Focus on learning a manageable number—like 10-15 per day. The goal is mastery, not speed.
  • Step 3: Review Consistently: Every 2-3 days, review all the Level 1 words you’ve studied. This is the crucial spaced repetition that cements long-term memory.
  • Step 4: Advance to Level 2 (Difficult): Once you are confident with Level 1, repeat the process with the Level 2 list. Do a quick weekly review of all Level 1 words to keep them fresh.
  • Step 5: Tackle Level 3 (Expert): After mastering Levels 1 and 2, move to Level 3. These less common words can make a real difference for students aiming for a top-tier score. Continue your weekly reviews of all previous levels.

The Ultimate Digital SAT Vocabulary List

This list is carefully curated to give you the highest return on your study time. It includes words from official College Board materials (marked with *) and other high-frequency academic vocabulary. Use the study plan above to work through these tiers methodically.

Level 1 Vocabulary Words (Medium Difficulty)

Word Definition
abundant*existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
pervasiveexisting or spreading through every part of something
adhereto believe in and follow the practices of
precursora person or thing that comes before another of the same kind
accentuatemake more noticeable or prominent
advocateto publicly support of recommend
prohibitiveforbidding or restricting something; excessively high or difficult to pay
alludeto suggest or call attention to
analogouscomparable in certain respects, typically a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared
tranquilfree from disturbance; calm
anecdotea short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
relevantclosely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
outsized*larger, greater, or more significant than what is considered typical
apprehensiveanxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
unattainablenot able to be reached or achieved
arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
lineageline of descent from an ancestor
assertto state a fact or belief confidently or forcefully
biasprejudice in favor of or against one thing, group, or person compared with another
concedeto admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
coarseness*the quality of being rough or harsh
validateto check or prove the accuracy or validity of something
corroborate*to confirm or give support to
substantiateto provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
underscoreto emphasize or draw attention to
undermineto lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of
consensusa general agreement
decisivesettling an issue; producing a definite result
eloquentfluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
exertto make a physical or mental effort
disputea disagreement, argument, or debate
denounceto publicly declare to be wrong or evil
skepticalnot easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
provoketo stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone
overlookto miss or fail to notice something
repressionthe restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling or quality
speculateto form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
subtleso delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
retainto continue to have; keep possession of
degradeto treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect
divergent*tending to be different or develop in different directions
explicitstated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
imminentabout to happen
counteract*to oppose or neutralize the effects of something by taking contrary or opposing actions; to offset or balance out
impedeto delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing
prominentimportant; famous
reciprocateto respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one
refute*to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
prevalentcommon
oppressiveunjustly inflicting hardship and constraint
novelnew or unusual in an interesting way
inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable
exertto make a physical or mental effort
obscure*to make unclear, uncertain, or difficult to understand
conventionalordinary or commonplace
detractora person who tries to take away from the quality, value or reputation of something or someone
dispersed*spread widely
elicitevoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone in reaction to one’s own actions or questions
catalyzeto bring about a chemical reaction; to bring about or inspire
evadeto escape or slip away
exploitto make full use of and derive benefit from; to treat someone unfairly in order to make money or gain an advantage
sporadic*occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places
momentous*of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events
pristine*clean and fresh is if new; spotless
constrict*to make narrower or tighten
ecologystudy of the natural world
entomologystudy of insects
geneticsstudy of genes
ornithologystudy of birds
paleontologystudy of fossils
zoologystudy of animals
astronomystudy of stars and planets
botanystudy of plants
neurosciencescience of the brain
geologystudy of rocks
anthropologystudy of human behavior and social organization
archaeologystudy of historical human activity through the excavation of physical objects
economicsstudy of monetary systems
ethnographystudy of individual cultures
folklorestudy of traditional stores and myths
sociologystudy of everyday human social behaviors and interactions
empiricalrelying on hard data
hierarchysystem of rank
indigenousnative
inhibitprevent or impede
pigmentcolor
predisposedhaving a tendency toward
equitable*fair and just; treating everyone equally
regenerateregrow
stimulussomething that provokes a specific response
indulgent*having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous
feasiblepossible
obliviousunaware
absolveto clear of wrongdoing; pardon
behold*to see or observe something, often with a sense of wonder
acclaimto praise openly
rectify*to correct or make right
chastiseto criticize severely
satiate*to satisfy
adversaryopponent
alignto support or adopt the position
comprehensivecomplete
strenuous*requiring great effort or energy
contingentdependent upon
rudimentaryvery basic
badgerto pester or annoy
imposing*having a striking appearance or commanding pressure
depleteto decrease the supply of
adverseunfavorable, unlucky, harmful
ominousmenacing, threatening
perpetuateto continue; to keep from dying out
erratic*unpredictable
manifestations*visible or evident signs or expressions of something; to make something clear or apparent
depictto draw or portray
exacerbateto make worse; to aggravate
expediteto speed up
monetize*to make money from something
forebodingan ominous foretelling
aversionintense dislike; revulsion
sedentarypassive or inactive
occupy*take possession of a place or thing
palatableacceptable to the mind or senses
crediblebelievable
inconsequential*lacking importance or significance, trivial, unimportant
convene*to come together for a meeting or assembly
opulentextremely wealthy; extravagant
lividextremely angry
yield*to produce or provide
callousinsensitive
absolveto clear of wrongdoing
meticulousvery concerned with details
scrutiny*critical observation or examination
inherentinborn or naturally occurring in something
marginalunimportant
debilitateto make weak or feeble
debaseto lower in value
defunctno longer in existence or use
articulatewell spoken
alleviateto relieve or make more bearable
unyielding*not giving in
debilitateto weaken
diligentcharacterized by steady, earnest, and energetic application
pedestriandull, ordinary
malignantcausing harm
flauntto display or show off
desolatedepress; bleak; lifeless
convey*to communicate or express something
debunkto prove false
ideologybelief system
contemporarycurrent
displaceto force someone or something from its home or habitat
prestige*the reputation or influence arising from success or rank
dispositionpersonality
peripheralat the edge of, not central
accoladepraise; distinction
reluctant*unwilling or hesitant
obliterateto completely destroy

Level 2 Vocabulary Words (Difficult)

Word Definition
ambivalenthaving mixed feeling or contradictory ideas about something or someone
buttress*to increase the strength of or justification for; to reinforce
abatedecrease, recede
unobtrusivenot conspicuous or attracting attention
tenuousvery weak or slight
evoketo bring or recall to the conscious mind
conjecturethe formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof
substantiateto provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
mitigate*to make something less severe, serious, or painful
contemptthe feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
deferencehumble submission and respect
hindercreate difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction
implicitimplied but not plainly expressed
invoketo cite or appeal to someone or something as an authority for an action or in support of an argument
dormanthaving normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep
divergenttending to be different or develop in different directions
obsoleteno longer produced or used; out of date
accentuate*make more noticeable or prominent
copious*plentiful in number
disseminateto scatter or spread widely
eclipseto make less outstanding or important by comparison
empiricalbased on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience than theory or pure logic
augment*to expand or increase
uncannystrange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
supplant*to supersede and replace; to take the place of
placateto make someone less angry or hostile
pretentious*attempting to impress by showing greater importance, talent, culture, etc. than is possessed
palpable*capable of being touched or felt
omitto leave out or exclude something or someone
transposecause two or more thing to exchange places
entail*involve something as necessary or inevitable part or consequence
lament*express regret or disappointment about something
vindicate*to clear someone or something of blame or suspicion
preclude*to prevent something from happening or being possible
insidioustreacherous, spreading harm stealthily
calamitousdisastrous
adeptvery skilled, expert
fickleerratic
aestheticpertaining to the appreciation of beauty
unattainable*impossible to achieve
corollarya statement or condition that logically results from a proven argument
prevailto win
prevailingwidespread; generally accepted
misconstrue*to interpret something incorrectly, often leading to a misunderstanding
antithesisthe direct opposite
autonomousacting independently
prohibitive*serving as an obstacle or barrier
decryto denounce; discredit
defameto libel or slander; to ruin the good name of someone
feignto represent falsely; to fake
stipulate*to specify or demand a requirement or condition as part of an agreement
deplorableregrettable
disparatedifferent; incompatible
magnanimousforgiving; generous
synopsis*a brief summary or overview of a longer text or event
harrowingfrightening or traumatic
paucityscarcity or lack of
clandestinedone in secret
reverberate*to echo or resound repeatedly; to have a lasting impact or influence
cursorynot thorough; superficial
posthumousoccurring after ones death
propensitya tendency towards something
municipal*relating to the local government or administration of a city or town
suppleflexible
repletecompletely filled
prolificvery productive
sway*to have control or influence over someone or something
culpabledeserving of blame
derideto ridicule or mock
overtnot hidden; obvious
misera stingy person
heterodox*contrary to or differing from established beliefs or accepted doctrines
ornateelaborately or heavily decorated
introspectivemeditative, thoughtful
credulitygullibility, a tendency to be too ready to believe something
irrefutable*impossible to deny or disprove
amicableagreeable
resolutedetermined
mutablechangeable
discordantconflicting; disagreeable in sound
benevolent*kind and helpful
epitomea perfect example
tactfulsensitive in dealing with others
paltrylacking in importance; trivial
arduous*involving strenuous effort; requiring a lot of work
disparitydifference
dispassionatecalm; fair
elucidateto explain or clarify
myriada vast number
unpretentious*modest
eclecticgetting ideas from a diverse range of sources
candiddirect
malleablecapable of being shaped or formed
candorhonesty
recurrent*occurring repeatedly or at regular intervals
incongruousnot corresponding or agreeing
inadvertentunintentional
abatedecrease, recede
incisivesharpness of mind
ascertainto determine or discover
coherentlogically connected
appraise*to estimate the value of something
inundateto overwhelm; to flood
immutableunchangeable
accrueto increase or to gain
supersede*to replace with something better
hamperto prevent the free movement or action of
animosityhatred or bitter hostility
deleteriousharmful to one’s health
judiciousshowing sound judgement
impede*to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them
acumensharpness of judgement or insight
audaciousbold; fearless
misconstruemisinterpret
nefariousextremely wicked
brevityconcise expression without wasted words
notorietybeing famous or well known
homogenous*having the same characteristics throughout
nuancea subtle difference
obtrusiveimposing to others
depreciateto devalue
derelictabandoned, neglectful of duty
interdependent*mutually reliant on each other; interconnected
censureblame or condemn
ambiguousuncertain; subject to multiple interpretations
complacentself-satisfied; indifferent; accepting of mediocrity
indisputableimpossible to question or doubt
antagonist*an adversary
intrinsicinherent
fortuitousaccidental or by chance
hiatusa pause or lapse
emulate*to imitate or strive to equal or surpass; to copy the actions of someone or something
verbosewordy
assailto attack someone
robust*strong or healthy; can also be used to describe data as convincing
fathomto understand
accostto approach and speak to someone
acuityinsight; sharpness
extrapolate*to estimate or forecast based on existing trends or date
deferentialyielding to the opinion or wishes of another
paradoxa contradiction or puzzle
affinity for*a natural liking or attraction to something
aberrationa deviation from the normal or proper
proscribeto forbid
partition*to separate into parts
disconcertingconfusing; unsettling
atrophyto deteriorate
laudto praise highly
dissonantharsh or irregular in sound

Level 3 Vocabulary Words (Expert)

Word Definition
abetto aide, act as an accomplice
abhorto detest or loathe
verisimilitude*the appearance of being true or real
conspicuous*standing out so as to be clearly visible
ameliorate*to make better or more tolerable
amorphous*having no definite form or character
engender*cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition
tertiaryof the third order, rank, stage, formation; less important
austere*severe or strict in manner, attitude or appearance; lacking any excess
citadela stronghold or fortress
coalesceto grow together
equivocal*subject to two or more interpretations; of uncertain nature or classification
repineto feel or express discontent
repudiate*to deny the truth or validity of
evince*to reveal the presence of a quality or feeling
insuperable*impossible to overcome or surpass, insurmountable
nebulous*unclear, vague, or hazy, lacking definite form or boundaries
demagoguea person who appeals to the emotions or prejudices of the people
neophytea beginner or novice
cogentpersuasive or forceful
laconicusing few words
ineluctable*inevitable, unable to be avoided or escaped
denigrateridicule; belittle
gratuitousunnecessary, uncalled for
mirthmerriment, joy
demurto object
superfluous*exceeding what is necessary or required; unnecessary
equivocateto be ambiguous, not upfront
altruisticselflessness; unselfish concern for the welfare of others
partisana strong supporter of a cause, person, or party
fastidiousvery attentive to detail
adulationhigh praise
guiledeception or skillful deceit
induce*to bring about or cause a particular response or action
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder; enormous
magnanimousnoble, generous
hedonismthe pursuit of pleasure
demuremodest and reserved, falsely so
scrupulous*a person or process that is diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
tersebrief
clamornoise, a mixture of disagreeable sounds
colloquialinformal
acquiesceto agree; submit passively
irreproachable*beyond criticism or fault, perfect or faultless in behavior or actions
loquacioustalkative
haughtyarrogant; snobbish
deftskilled
idiosyncratic*peculiar or unique to an individual; having distinctive characteristics
bereftlacking; missing
curtshort in response, commonly used when someone is being rude
perfunctorydone routinely with little care
rancorbitterness; spitefulness
coalesce*to come together to form a single group or mass
belligerentaggressive; hostile
contriteaffected by guilt
omniscientall knowing
untenableindefensible
orthodox*adhering to established beliefs, customs, or practices
decorousmarked by good behavior
pertinentrelevant
banalcommonplace
allayto lessen, ease, or soothe
spurious*false or not genuine; lacking authenticity
surreptitioussecret and stealthy
bilkto swindle or cheat
egregiousobviously bad or offensive
antipathyextreme dislike
incongruous*out of place
acrimonybitterness or hostility
disparagebelittle; to speak down to someone
ferventpassionate or zealous
dubiousdoubtful
venerable*worthy of respect
curmudgeona rude person
convivialsociable; festive
extolto commend or praise
admonishto caution or reprimand; to warn
partite*divided into parts
capriciousimpulsive; whimsical
dogmaticinflexible; rigid in one’s beliefs
accretiongradual build up or growth by addition
omnipresent*present everywhere at the same time
extemporaneousimprovised or spontaneous
abetto aid
inviolablenot to be broken; sacred
untoward*unfavorable, inappropriate, or inconvenient
assentto agree
taciturnreserved or quiet
triteoverused, commonplace, having no freshness or appeal
hew*to cut or shape
profligatewasteful
ubiquitousuniversal
adroitskillful; accomplished; highly competent
abhorto detest or loathe
castigateto punish severely
brusquerudely concise
secularworldly, not spiritual
piousvery observant of religious practices
amenableagreeable or cooperative
furtivesneaky or sly
edifyto instruct or enlighten
assiduousdiligent; hard working
admonishto caution or advise against
heretica person holding untraditional or blasphemous opinions
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or reformed
auspiciousfavorable; promising
avaricegreed
egalitarianequal for all
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and consequences
byzantinevery complicated or intricate
arcaneknown or understood by only a few
fecklessweak; ineffective; incompetent
ardentpassionate
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end
asceticself-denying; depriving oneself of something
onerousburdensome or oppressive
sagaciouswise
indeliblemaking marks or an impression that cannot be removed or lost
aspersiona false rumor or damaging report
innocuousharmless
impiousirreverent; disrespectful
assuageto soother or pacify
perspicaciousvery perceptive or discerning
abstrusecomplex; hard to understand
petulantchildish; irritable
abaseto humble or degrade
latentundeveloped or dormant
abdicateto formally relinquish
obstreperousnoisy; unruly
harbingerforerunner or omen
beguileto deceive
irreverentlacking respect
paritystate of being equivalent
callowinexperienced; immature
perfunctoryroutine; done without care
deartha lack or deficiency
enigmasomething or someone puzzling or hard to understand
amiablefriendly and good
eminentprominent; distinguished
pragmaticpractical
iconoclastone who attacks traditional ideas or institutions
antipathya deep dislike or aversion
penitentremorseful
magnatea powerful or influential person
gregarioussociable; enjoying the company of others
languidexhausted
affablefriendly
haplessill fated; unlucky
palliateto soothe or mitigate

The Critical Gap: From Knowing Words to Earning Points

So, you’ve put in the work. You have flashcards, you're following the study plan, and you're learning new words. That’s a fantastic start. But this is where many students hit a frustrating wall: their practice scores don't budge.

Why? Because knowing a word's definition is not the same as applying it correctly under time pressure on an adaptive test. This is the crucial gap that most generic prep materials ignore.

Why Studying Lists Alone Isn't Enough

If you only practice with flashcards, you're only training one skill. On the Digital SAT, you must read a passage, grasp its tone and logic, and then evaluate which of four tricky options fits *most precisely*. It’s a complex skill that must be practiced in a realistic, test-like environment.

Think of it as practicing free throws in an empty gym versus shooting in the final seconds of a tied game. The context changes everything.

How The Test Advantage Bridges the Gap to Success

As a tutor for over a decade, I built The Test Advantage to fix this broken system. It’s designed specifically to close that gap between knowing the vocabulary and using it to boost your score.

Practice with Hyper-Realistic Questions

You must practice on questions that are indistinguishable from the real Digital SAT. Our platform contains a question bank of over 5000 questions and more than 40 hyper-realistic, full-length adaptive tests. You will encounter the words from these lists used in the exact ways the College Board tests them. This is how you transition from memorizing to mastering.

Understand the "Why" with Crystal-Clear Explanations

Getting a question wrong and only seeing the correct answer is deeply frustrating. You're left wondering why your choice was wrong. That's not learning. We provide clear video and text explanations for every single English question on recent Digital SATs. We don't just show you the answer; we teach you the logic, so you can apply it on test day.

Find and Fix Your Weaknesses with AI Analysis

You can't fix a problem you can't see. After a practice test, our AI delivers a detailed performance breakdown. It goes beyond a simple score to pinpoint the exact question types—whether it's "Words in Context," pronoun agreement, or subject-verb agreement—that are holding you back. This allows you to focus your study time for maximum impact, turning weaknesses into strengths.

Quick Takeaways: Your Vocabulary Action Plan

  • Vocabulary is crucial for the Digital SAT, tested through "Words in Context" questions.
  • Use a structured study plan. Work through the tiered lists (Medium, Difficult, Expert) with spaced repetition.
  • Master one level at a time. Don't move on until you're confident.
  • Knowledge isn't enough. You must practice applying vocabulary on realistic, test-like questions.
  • Analyze every mistake. Use tools that explain the logic so you truly learn from your errors.
  • Practice adaptively. The best digital SAT practice test will mimic the real exam's format and feel precisely.

You absolutely have the ability to raise your score. Feeling stuck is a normal part of the process, not a permanent state. The difference between being stuck and being confident is having a clear plan and the right tools. You now have the strategy and the vocabulary lists. You've already put in so much hard work.

The final step is to ensure that work translates into points on test day. Don't let your effort be wasted on materials that don't prepare you for the real exam. Give yourself the advantage of practicing with questions that are as close to the real thing as you can get. See for yourself how bridging the gap between knowledge and application can transform your score.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is memorizing vocabulary really necessary for the new Digital SAT? Simple memorization isn't enough, but a strong vocabulary is essential. The test now focuses on "Words in Context," so you need to understand which word fits a specific passage most precisely. A powerful base vocabulary makes these questions much easier and faster to solve. 2. How many new words should I learn each day? I recommend quality over quantity. Focus on truly learning 10-15 new words a day—understanding their definition, seeing them in sentences, and reviewing them regularly. A steady approach builds a much stronger, more permanent vocabulary. 3. What's the difference between official practice and a platform like The Test Advantage? Official College Board materials are a great start, but there are only a handful of tests. The Test Advantage provides a massive volume of additional, high-quality practice—over 40 tests—all designed to be hyper-realistic, mimicking the adaptive format, style, and difficulty of the actual Digital SAT, so you never run out of authentic prep. 4. My child struggles with reading speed. Will improving their vocabulary help? Absolutely. It’s one of the most direct benefits. When a student doesn't have to pause and puzzle over words, their reading fluency increases dramatically. This allows them to focus their mental energy on comprehending the passage's main idea instead of getting stuck on individual words. 5. Are the words on this list guaranteed to be on my test? No one can guarantee the exact words on your specific test. However, this list is built from high-frequency academic words that appear consistently on official materials like those provided by the College Board and Khan Academy. The goal is to build the strong vocabulary foundation needed to master any passage the SAT presents.