SSAT Vocabulary List to Achieve your Top Scores
For middle and high school students, it is necessary to update their vocabulary so they maintain the standards expected as they progress to higher levels of their education and careers. It also helps enhance ones self-confidence and composure at every stage of life.
Good English vocabulary is imperative to scoring well on the verbal, reading & writing sections of any Standardized Tests. Be it SCAT analogies, SSAT synonyms or Sentence Completions on the SAT– knowing words, their meanings and usage can be the game changer.
Regular reading and writing help in improving a child’s vocabulary. So does glancing through a Dictionary or a Thesaurus. However, having a handy list of words to go through also goes a long way.
Vocabulary List
Annual
Happening once a year
Synonym: Occurring, Done Yearly
Antonym: Perennial and Biennial
Apparent
Obvious; easy to see
Synonym: Possible,Seeming
Antonym: Uncertain,Doubtful
Appropriate
Suitable for a particular person or place or condition
Synonym: Suitable, Fit
Antonym: Unreal, Incorrect
Abjure
To Give up
Synonym: Renounce, Withdraw
Antonym: allow, Emphasize
Ascend
To move upward
Synonym: Rise, Move up
Antonym: Decline, Descend
Banish
Expel from place or situation
Synonym: Dismiss, Evict
Antonym: Admit, Fix
Basic
Essential, fundamental
Synonym: Primary, Key
Antonym: Unimportant, Inessential
Benefit
To gain or receive good results from something
Synonym: Avail, Gain
Antonym: Harm, Loss
Burrow
A hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter
Synonym: Tunnel,Den
Antonym: –
Boredom
Disinterest
Synonym: Disgust,Fatigue
Antonym: Concern, feeling
Captivity
The state of being held against one’s will; loss of freedom
Synonym: Constraint, Bondage
Antonym: Independence, Liberty
Carefree
Free from worries; having no problems
Synonym: Cheerful,Jovial
Antonym: Anxious,sad
Century
100 years
Synonym: Centenary,Centurial
Antonym: –
Confute
To Disprove
Synonym: Dismay, Overthrow
Antonym: Allow, Approve
Cloy
To tire, as with too much sweet
Synonym: Fill,disgust
Antonym: Abstain,deprive
Desire
Expect and wish
Synonym: Urge,Greed
Antonym: Apathy,Dislike
Destructive
Causing harm or damage
Synonym: Disastrous,Harmful
Antonym: Beneficial,Helpful
Develop
Come into existence
Synonym: Advance, Promote
Antonym: Retreat, Decline
Dominate
To govern or rule
Synonym: Manage, Direct
Antonym: Obey, Follow
Disclose
To make known
Synonym: reveal,Uncover
Antonym: Conceal,Hide
Entertain
To interest and amuse
Synonym: Amuse, Cheer
Antonym: Displease, Anger
Entire
Having nothing left out; whole; complete
Synonym: Unified, Total
Antonym: Imperfect, Part
Ecstasy
Happiness
Synonym: Elation, delight
Antonym: Depression, Misery
Eagerness
Enthusiasm
Synonym: Keenness, Longing
Antonym: Indifference, Coolness
Essential
Absolutely necessary
Synonym: Important, Crucial
Antonym: Unimportant, Needless
Flexible
Bending and snapping back readily without breaking
Synonym: Adjustable, Formable
Antonym: Brittle, Rigid
Focus
Direct one’s attention on something
Synonym: Concentrate, Target
Antonym: Periphery
Fragile
Easily broken or damaged or destroyed
Synonym: Feeble,Delicate
Antonym: Durable, Strong
Frequent
Happening often
Synonym: Periodic, Recurring
Antonym: Rare, Permanent
Furious
very angry
Synonym: Vicious, Fierce
Antonym: Cheerful,Elated
Generosity
Act of giving to others, willingness to contribute
Synonyms – Kindness, Goodness
Antonym: Greed, Meanness
Gentle
Easily managed or handles
Synonyms – Considerate,Humane
Antonym: Intense,Harsh
Gaudy
Tasteless, Showy
Synonym- Bright,Flaunting
Antonyms – Simple, Tasteful
Grab
Capture, Pluck
Synonym- Catch,Grasp
Antonym- Lose, Release
Genuine
Not fake
Synonym- Honest, Natural
Antonym- Dubious, False
Hearty
Enthusiastic or energetic
Synonym: Cordial, Generous
Antonym: Aloof, Unreal
Hardship
Something that is hard to bear; difficulty
Synonym: Grief, Disaster
Antonym: Boon , Relief
Heroic
Showing extreme courage
Synonym: Courageous, Gutsy
Antonym: Cowardly, Shy
Host
a person who invites guests to a social event
Synonym: Anchor, Owner
Antonym: Guest,Visitor
Humble
Unassuming, modest
Synonym: Ordinary, Respectful
Antonym: Extraordinary, Rude
Impact
Influencing strongly
Synonym: Effect, Collision
Antonym: Failure, Stillness
Increase
Make bigger or more
Synonym: Boost, Hike
Antonym: Decrease, Loss
Indicate
To show
Synonym: Signify, Display
Antonym: Hide, Refute
Inspire
To motivate, guide, or influence; to give hope and courage.
Synonym: Encourage, Stimulate
Antonym: Depress, Calm
Instant
Without delay; happening at once
Synonym: Urgent, Quick
Antonym: Late, Tardy
Jagged
Having a sharp, pointed edge or outline
Synonym: Notched, Rough
Antonym: Even,Mild
Jumble
Mess, hodgepodge
Synonym – Confusion, Disorder
Antonym – order, Tidiness
Jolt
Sudden push
Synonym- Bump, Surprise
Antonym – Disadvantage
Jaunty
Lively
Synonym –Sporty, Jovial
Antonym- Depressed, Lifeless
Justice
Lawfulness, Fairness
Synonym – Fairness, Correction
Antonym – Falsehood, Lawlessness
Kiln
A large oven for burning or drying
Synonym- Furnace
Kind
Affectionate,Loving
Synonym- Gentle, Sympathetic
Antonym- Cruel, Inhumane
Knot
Loop,Bow
Synonym- Tie, Connection
Antonym- Simple, Opening
Knead
Mix by pressing
Synonym- Alter,Squeeze
Antonym- Destroy,Idle
Kindle
Start a fire
Synonym- Ignite, inflame
Antonym- Quench, extinguish
Lack
To be without
Synonym- Deficiency,Shortfall
Antonym- Enough,Affluence
Limp
not having strength, or walking unevenly
Synonym- Weak, Flabby
Antonym- Firm, Lively
Languish
Become dull
Synonym- Droop, Rot
Antonym- Delight, Grow
Leery
Suspicious
Synonym- skeptical,Doubtful
Antonym- Believing,Incautious
Lethargy
Laziness, Sluggishness
Synonym- Indolence, Apathy
Antonym- Concern, Interest
Manufacture
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
Synonym- Construct, Synthesize
Antonym- Ruin,Demolish
Master
be or become completely proficient or skilled in
Synonym- Expert, Adept
Antonym- Amateur, Ignorant
Malice
Vengefulness, Hate
Synonym- Dislike, Hatred
Antonym- Liking,Goodwill
Mistrust
doubt about someone’s honesty
Synonym- Dubiety, Uncertainty
Antonym- Belief, Confidence
Modest
Simple; not fancy or extreme
Synonym- Shy, Bashful
Antonym- Bold,Complicated
Noble
showing greatness of character by unselfish behavior
Synonym- Kingly, Gentle
Antonym- Ignoble, Unrefined
Naive
Childlike
Synonym -Innocent, Callow
Antonym -Aware, Sophisticated
Negate
Contradict
Synonym- Disprove, Nullify
Antonym- Allow, Confirm
Niche
Place all one’s own
Synonym- Slot, Compartment
Antonym- Closure, Solid
Nomadic
Wandering, Unsettled
Synonym- Migrant, Pastoral
Antonym- Native, Settled
Obedient
Well Behaved
Synonym- Duteous, Respectful
Antonym- Disloyal, Neglectful
Outstanding
distinguished from others in excellence
Synonym- Superior, Eminent
Antonym- Inferior,Common
Oblivious
Ignorant, inattentive
Synonym- Unaware, blundering
Antonym-Mindful,Concerned
Odious
Hateful
Synonym- Horrible, Disgusting
Antonym- Kind, attractive
Ominous
Gloomy
Synonym- Grim, Haunting
Antonym- Bright, Cheerful
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