<p>Ok.... I am so bad at vocab it isnt even funny. I can usually get the first 2 questions right on the vocab section but the last 4 I dont have any idea on what the words mean....... I've taken the advice of others and I have read about 5 books in the last few months ( a lot for me because of my schedule)......... but it didnt help at all.... Everything else is improving.. writing/math/comprehension........ but the vocab is Killing KILLING my C.R. score.......</p>
<p>So what do you advise me to do??? IS it worth the 10 dollars to buy one of those books with 10,000 sat vocab words?</p>
<p>Im really lost and i could use some help......
thanks so much!</p>
<p>here are the 66 most popular words for SATs. SOmeone posted it in an earlier thread. It was given to him by his AP English teacher and she claimed it is a known fact. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Decorous-properCathartic-cleansingAbhorrent-disgusting, loathsomeAmicable-friendlyAnachronism-an error in order of time (chronology)Florid-floweryAuspicious-attended by favorable cirumstancesBoorish-rude or clumsy in behaviorCensure-an expression of strong disapprovalCartography-the art of making maps/chartsCollusion-a secret agreement for illegal purposesEclectic-combining elements from a variety of sourcesDogmatic-arrogant assertion of unproved principlesAdulation-excessive flattery or admirationConsummate-complete in every respectCursory-performed with hasteDeride-to speak of or treat with contemptDestitution-complete povertyDisparage-to reduce in esteem or rankElucidate-to make clear or plainEloquent-vividly or movingly expressiveApprehensive-anxious or fearful about the futureDiffidence-the quality or state of being shyEmbody-to give bodily form toEquanimity-the quality of being calmEquitable-just or impartialEquivocal-of uncertain significanceEulogy-a written tributeEvanescent-vanishing like vaporExmplary-worth of imitationFelicitous-admirably suitedFrugal-economicalIntrepid-fearlessHedonist-one devoted to pleasureHolistic-emphasizing the wholeIdealogue-a theoristLaggard-a stragglerImpetuous-marked by violent forceIncisive-clear and sharpIneffable-incapable of being expressedIdiosyncratic-of peculiar behavioral characteristicsImpregnable-impossible to attack or challengeLamentation-expression of sorrowSuperfluous-being beyond what is needed or requiredZealous-marked with enthusiasmMalleable-capable of being moldedMundane-ordinaryObstinate-stubbornRefute-to prove to be falseRebuke-to criticize sharplyProsaic-commonplace/ordinaryQuell-to put down forcefullyPolarization-interests about two conflicting positionsPrecocious-characterized by early developmentNefarious-infamous by way of being wickedRhetoric-the study of using languageSanguine-a reddish colorStaid-fixed or permanentSwagger-to brag or boastObstreperous-noisily defiantVenerate-to regard with respectVindicated-to clear of accusationVindicative-revengefulLucid-easily understoodRancor-resentmentLaud-to glorify</p>
<p>I bought a vocab "story book" put out by the sparknotes company. It's basically a story with activites at the end of each chapter using content from the story with SAT vocab words. A bit strange to explain, but I found it helpful. If it's any indication of success, my CR score went from 680-->740. IMO, review books can be a very good study tool. Good luck!</p>