Beginner Vocabulary Words

Essential vocabulary for SAT and IELTS preparation. These foundational words appear frequently in everyday academic contexts and are a great starting point for building your test prep word bank.

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guileless SAT

Honest and sincere, without deceit or cunning.

guilty IELTS

Responsible for a wrongdoing; also describes someone legally convicted of a crime.

handbook IELTS

A concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or field.

handsome IELTS

Attractive in a dignified or impressive way, often used to describe appearance or amount.

hang IELTS

To suspend something from above, allowing it to swing freely, or to be suspended.

heal IELTS

To restore to health or soundness; to recover from a wound or illness.

hearing IELTS

The ability to perceive sound through the ear; a legal proceeding where evidence is presented before...

helicopter IELTS

A type of aircraft that uses rotating blades to generate lift and propulsion, allowing vertical take...

hell IELTS

In various religions, a place of punishment for the wicked after death; also used informally to expr...

hence IELTS

As a consequence; for this reason; also used to indicate a future time or distance.

hereditary SAT IELTS

Transmitted genetically from parent to offspring; inherited through genes.

hibernal SAT

Relating to or characteristic of winter; wintry.

hobby IELTS

A regular activity done for pleasure in one's free time.

homely IELTS

Unattractive in appearance; also, cozy and simple in a comfortable way.

hop IELTS

To jump on one foot or to move by hopping; can also refer to a dance or a type of plant used in brew...

horrible IELTS

Extremely unpleasant or bad; causing horror or fear.

hose IELTS

A flexible tube used to convey water or other fluids, typically made of rubber or plastic.

hug IELTS

To hold someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection.

hum IELTS

To make or produce a low, steady continuous sound.

ichthyology SAT

The branch of zoology that deals with the study of fish.

ideal IELTS

A standard or principle that one aims to achieve; also describes something considered perfect or mos...

illimitable SAT

Without limits or boundaries; infinite or boundless.

immigrate SAT

To come to live permanently in a foreign country.

impassable SAT

Not able to be passed through or across.

imperial IELTS

Relating to an empire, an emperor, or imperial power; often associated with grandeur or dominance.

impiety SAT

Lack of respect for God or religion.

impious SAT

Lacking reverence for God or sacred things; irreverent.

implausible SAT

Not seeming reasonable or probable.

imprudent SAT

Not wise or sensible; acting without thought for the consequences.

inaccessible SAT

Difficult or impossible to reach, enter, or use.

inapt SAT

Not suitable or appropriate; also, lacking skill or intelligence.

inarticulate SAT

Unable to express thoughts or feelings clearly in speech or writing.

income IELTS

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

index IELTS

A list of items or topics arranged in alphabetical or systematic order for easy reference; also a me...

indicator SAT

A sign or measure that provides information about a particular condition or trend.

indignity SAT

A loss of dignity or respect; an offensive or humiliating experience.

individual IELTS

A single person or thing, distinct from a group.

indulge IELTS

To allow oneself to enjoy something pleasurable, often in excess.

infant IELTS

A very young child, typically under one year old.

infect IELTS

To contaminate or cause disease by introducing a pathogen.

infirmity SAT

A physical weakness or illness, especially one caused by old age; a mental or moral weakness.

influence SAT IELTS

The power to affect people's behavior or decisions; an effect on what someone or something thinks or...

innocent IELTS

Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free from harmful intent.

innovate SAT

To introduce new ideas, methods, or products; to make changes in something established.

inquire SAT

To ask for information; to make a formal or verbal request.

inquisitor SAT

A person who investigates or questions others, often aggressively or harshly.

inscribe SAT

To write or carve words or symbols into a surface.

instance SAT

A particular occurrence or example of something.

insurance IELTS

A contract or policy that provides financial protection against specified risks.

inure SAT

To cause someone to become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

invisible IELTS

Unable to be seen; imperceptible to the eye.

irrational SAT

Not logical or reasonable; not based on clear thinking or sound judgment.

irrepressible SAT

Unable to be controlled or restrained; unstoppable.

item IELTS

A single article or unit, especially one that is part of a larger list or collection.

ivory IELTS

A hard, creamy white substance from the tusks of animals like elephants; also refers to the color re...

jail IELTS

A place where people are held as punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

jam IELTS

A sweet, thick spread made from fruit and sugar; also refers to a crowded or blocked situation.

jealous IELTS

Envious of someone or something; resentful of another's advantage or success.

jocular SAT

Friendly and characterized by joking; humorous.

junior IELTS

A person who is younger, less experienced, or holds a lower rank than another in a particular contex...

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