SAT Vocabulary
SAT Vocabulary Practice Test
A free SAT vocabulary practice test covering the words from our SAT series. Take the 20-question quiz below for instant scoring, or download the full 50-question printable test with a complete answer key.
Take the Practice Test
Twenty multiple-choice questions drawn from across the SAT word list. Choose the best answer for each, then submit to see your score and which words to review.
SAT Vocabulary Practice Test (20 Questions)
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Which word means the same as 'squirm'?
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Which word means 'to destroy or eliminate completely'?
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Which word means the same as 'offense' or 'resentment'?
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Which word means 'drowsy or inclined to sleep'?
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Which word means 'not believable' or 'impossible to imagine'?
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Which word means 'false or not genuine'?
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Which word means 'transparent or see-through'?
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Which word means 'glowing or filled with light'?
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Which word means 'to charm or hold the attention of'?
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Which word means 'to calm or soothe'?
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Which word means 'extremely plentiful'?
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Which word means 'to go beyond or surpass'?
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Which word means 'to speak ambiguously to avoid commitment'?
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Which word means 'to belittle or speak disrespectfully of'?
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Which word means 'a large destructive fire'?
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Which word means 'reserved or unwilling to speak'?
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Which word means 'to scold or criticize gently'?
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Which word means 'easily fooled or tricked'?
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Which word means 'to improve or make better'?
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Which word means 'cheerful and good-humored'?
Printable 50-Question Test (PDF)
The free printable PDF has 50 multiple-choice questions with a full answer key — ideal for a timed review session or a classroom quiz. It is free for InstructorWeb members; create a free account to download it.
How to Use This Test
- Set a baseline. Take it cold before you study to see which words you already know.
- Review your misses. Turn every wrong answer into a study card — our printable flashcards and the complete word list make that easy.
- Re-test to confirm. Retake it after a week of study; aim to clear 90% before test day.
Study by Lesson
Want guided practice before you test? Each lesson teaches a set of 25 words with synonym, antonym, analogy, and sentence-completion exercises and a full answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 1 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 2 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 3 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 4 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 5 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 6 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 7 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 8 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 9 — 25 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
- SAT Vocabulary Lesson 10 — 24 words with definitions, exercises, and an answer key.
Teaching Guide
Planning SAT vocabulary instruction? See How to Prepare for SAT Vocabulary — a 10–12 week study plan covering what the test rewards, the core word list, active study methods, and how to pace this 10-lesson series.