SSAT CORE VOCABULARY - Ivy Global

SSAT CORE VOCABULARY

SECTION 4

The following words will help you prepare for the vocabulary you will encounter on the Middle and Upper levels of the SSAT. These words are sorted by subject category to help you learn groups of words with similar or related definitions. When you learn a word, pay attention to its part of speech (is it a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb?) and to other possible definitions of the word. The level of the word approximately corresponds to your grade level, but you should still study all of these words because any level of vocabulary could appear on the SSAT.

Use this section as a study aid and write your own personal sentence for each word to help you remember it. To help cement your learning, try making separate flashcards for each word, writing the word on the front, and writing all of its definitions and your own personal sentence on the back. In order to master as many words as possible before your SSAT exam, create a daily schedule and make sure to review old words while you are learning new ones.

# WORD

1 colleague 2 compatible

LEVEL DEFINITION

SAMPLE SENTENCE GROUP

The young doctor

N: a co-worker or impressed his colleagues Relationships

6

fellow classmate with the difficult

& Emotions

diagnosis.

ADJ: capable of

George and Larry seem to

getting along well have compatible

Relationships

7

with other people personalities, as they get & Emotions

or things

along quite well.

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3 accommodate 8

4 amiable

10

5 congenial

10

6 aloof

10

7 nonchalant

9

8 apathetic

8

9 indifferent

8

10 sentimental 6

V: (1) to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable, (2) to adapt. ADJ: accommodating

(1) This table is meant to accommodate six diners. (2) Jose worked to accommodate himself to the difficult economic times.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: friendly, kind, likeable

Kelly was an amiable hostess, friendly and welcoming to all of her guests.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: friendly, sociable, suited to one's needs

The college aimed to create a congenial atmosphere for both professors and students.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: emotionally distant

The grandfather was generally aloof and uninterested in playing with his grandchildren.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: casual, calm, unconcerned

The mayor's nonchalant attitude toward the disaster lost him many supporters.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: showing no interest or concern. N: apathy

Politicians are wondering why voters are so apathetic this election year.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: showing no I really don't care where

Relationships

interest or concern. we go for dinner tonight--

& Emotions

N: indifference

I am entirely indifferent.

ADJ: overly emotional

Although he had long outgrown it, Neil felt a sentimental attachment to his baby blanket.

Relationships & Emotions

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11 hysterical

8

12 benevolent

10

13 compassionate 5

14 empathy

6

15 charismatic

8

16 engaging

6

17 gracious

7

18 courteous

6

ADJ: having excessive and uncontrollable emotion. N: hysteria

When she heard the Relationships

news, Susan reacted with & Emotions

hysterical sobbing.

ADJ: kind, generous. N: benevolence

Queen Elizabeth was a benevolent ruler, generous and responsive to the needs of her people.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: kind, sympathetic. N: compassion

Mrs. White was a firm instructor but also compassionate towards her students.

Relationships & Emotions

N: understanding another's feelings. ADJ: empathetic

Caring and considerate, Liam always expressed deep empathy towards others.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: charming. N: charisma

With his naturally magnetic and charming personality, he was a charismatic leader.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: interesting, charming, attractive

The students found the hands-on activity more engaging than simply reading a textbook.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: charming, generous, polite

Always a good sport, the losing player was still gracious in defeat.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: polite. N: courtesy

The staff was courteous and helpful when asked for advice.

Relationships & Emotions

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19 cordial

9

20 tact

7

21 emulate

8

22 flatter

6

23 fidelity

8

24 steadfast

8

25 fickle

7

26 headstrong

6

ADJ: polite, friendly

The president extended a cordial invitation to the Chinese and Korean ambassadors.

Relationships & Emotions

N: consideration Diplomats must display

and sensitivity in tact when dealing with

dealing with others. sensitive issues between

ADJ: tactful

nations.

Relationships & Emotions

V: to copy or imitate, to look up to

An excellent team player, Christine is a role model Relationships whom everyone should & Emotions emulate.

V: to praise excessively or dishonestly. N: flattery

At first flattered by his employee's compliments,

Relationships the boss realized that she

& Emotions was only angling for a pay raise.

N: faithfulness, loyalty

The knight served his king Relationships

with utmost fidelity.

& Emotions

ADJ: determined, loyal, steady

Maria's steadfast

commitment to the cause Relationships

won her great

& Emotions

recognition.

ADJ: not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently

The fans were fickle, abandoning the team whenever it began to lose.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: stubborn, disobedient

Elizabeth showed a headstrong determination to do things her own way.

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27 obstinate

8

28 exasperate

6

29 infuriate

7

30 indignant

10

31 mock

6

32 malicious

7

33 exploit

6

34 belittle

7

35 jeer

7

ADJ: stubborn, disobedient. N: obstinacy

Despite evidence to the contrary, Alex obstinately Relationships refused to admit he had & Emotions made a mistake.

V: to annoy, irritate. ADJ: exasperating

The mother was exasperated by her daughter's whining.

Relationships & Emotions

V: to anger or enrage. ADJ: infuriating

The judge's decision Relationships

against him infuriated the & Emotions

defendant.

ADJ: outraged, angry at something unjust.

The new ruling inspired Relationships

an onslaught of indignant & Emotions

letters of protest.

V: to ridicule or make fun of. N: mockery

The newcomer was mocked for his foreign accent.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: intending to harm or cause suffering N: malice

Jenny was deeply hurt by the malicious rumors spread about her.

Relationships & Emotions

(1) V: to take advantage of, (2) N: a bold action or deed

(1) The drug company exploited the system by abusing the patients' trust. (2) The daring exploits of Robin Hood are legendary.

Relationships & Emotions

V: to put someone down, to express a negative opinion

People would not belittle Relationships

the disabled if they got to & Emotions

know them better.

V: to laugh at with scorn, N: a scornful laugh

When Ryan first got braces, the school bullies jeered at him.

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36 snub

8

37 condescend 6

38 disdain

6

39 hypocrite

7

40 admonish

8

41 reprimand

8

42 vivacious

9

V: to behave coldly towards, to ignore

Mary could not understand why her friends now snubbed her and ignored her in the hall.

Relationships & Emotions

V: to look down on,

The arrogant judge finally

to display

Relationships

condescended to speak

arrogance.

& Emotions

with the poor woman.

ADJ: condescending

N: arrogance, scorn, The criminal showed

V: to display scorn. disdain for the law.

ADJ: disdainful

Relationships & Emotions

N: someone who says one thing and does another. ADJ: hypocritical

Sam's father forced all of his children to eat their vegetables, but he hypocritically never ate his own.

Relationships & Emotions

V: to scold or warn strongly

The players were admonished for not paying close enough attention during the game.

Relationships & Emotions

(1) V: to scold or warn strongly. (2) N: a strong warning

(1) The policeman reprimanded the careless driver but did not issue a ticket. (2) The student received a strong reprimand from the teacher for forgetting his homework.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: lively, spirited

Catherine's vivacious and enthusiastic personality made her a great team member.

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43 animated

7

44 extrovert

8

45 introvert

8

46 reserved

8

47 timid

6

48 meek

7

49 docile

9

50 subdued

8

51 submissive

7

ADJ: lively, spirited. N: animation

She approached the challenge with an energetic, animated attitude.

Relationships & Emotions

N: a sociable, outgoing person. ADJ: extroverted

Outgoing and sociable, Relationships Elaine is a true extrovert. & Emotions

N: a person who has a quiet, reserved personality. ADJ: introverted

James is friendly but introverted, keeping his thoughts and feelings to himself.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: quiet, shy, not showing one's feelings. N: reservation

Mark is a reserved person, not likely to share his feelings openly.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: shy, lacking confidence

The timid animals ran Relationships away as we approached. & Emotions

ADJ: humble, tame

Despite his meek attitude, he was actually a courageous opponent.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: obedient, tame

Sarah was a docile and obedient student who never questioned what the teacher said.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: quiet, low-key, The painting should be

hushed.

displayed in a room with

V: subdue

soft, subdued lighting.

Relationships & Emotions

ADJ: giving in to orders, obedient. V: submit

Nova was an overly submissive dog, easily dominated by more assertive animals.

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52 passive

Gordon is a passive group

ADJ: lacking in

member, preferring to let Relationships

8

energy or will,

others take charge and & Emotions

submissive

make decisions.

53 cynical

Many young voters are

ADJ: believing the

cynical about politicians Overcoming

8

worst about people

and their campaign

Obstacles

or events

promises.

ADJ: depressed,

Eric was dejected after Overcoming

54 dejected

9

sad.

hearing the bad news. Obstacles

N: dejection

55 initiate

6

V: to begin

Customers can use the online forum to initiate discussion about the product.

Overcoming Obstacles

56 fatigue

After his third night with

N: exhaustion,

little sleep, Michael was Overcoming

7

tiredness.

suffering from severe

Obstacles

ADJ: fatigued

fatigue.

57 feeble

Aaron gave a rather

ADJ: weak, faint,

Overcoming

6

feeble excuse for why he

lacking strength

Obstacles

forgot his homework.

58 diligent

ADJ: steadily

Mary is a diligent

persevering to

student, studying every Overcoming

7

complete a task. day to improve her

Obstacles

N: diligence

grades.

(1) The group

approached the project

ADJ: (1) diligent, with industry, working

hardworking, (2) hard at each task until it

Overcoming

59 industrial

7

related to making was complete. (2)

Obstacles

goods and services. Factories and new

N: industry

inventions boomed

during the Industrial

Revolution.

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