The Vocabulary Handbook for the SAT®

Build your SAT vocabulary, read with confidence, and work toward a higher score.

An unfamiliar word can make a passage harder to understand or leave you torn between two answer choices. The Vocabulary Handbook for the SAT gives you 3,500 high-impact words for the Digital SAT, organized from Essential to Advanced.

Stop guessing which words to study. These 3,500 words have been carefully selected for their relevance to SAT reading and academic language, helping you focus your preparation.

Inside, you'll find:

• 2,000 Essential words to lay a strong foundation
• 1,000 Challenging words to deepen your grasp of sophisticated texts and subtle differences in meaning
• 500 Advanced words to stretch your vocabulary for the most demanding passages
• 70 focused lists of 50 words each, with clear milestones for manageable study
• Clear, concise definitions
• Example sentences that show how words work in context
• Synonyms that connect related meanings and highlight differences in usage
• Pronunciation and part of speech for every word

Learn more than definitions. Learn how words work.
Example sentences and synonyms help you explore meaning, tone, and usage. These distinctions matter when interpreting a passage or choosing between closely related answer choices.

Whether you are just starting your SAT preparation or strengthening an already broad vocabulary, you can set your own pace, study in small daily portions, and revisit words as you progress.

Prepare for the Digital SAT. Learn vocabulary that lasts.
Start with the Essential words, progress steadily, and carry stronger language skills into the SAT, college reading, and beyond.

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