you HAVE to know THESE SAT vocab words...

Main Ideas

• The video teaches SAT vocabulary that may appear in words-in-context questions. The host says students often miss these questions because they do not know the words.
• Short, humorous example sentences and visual jokes help make each word memorable.
• The host recommends taking notes and practising words in context. The video also points viewers to practice questions and an SAT study community.

Vocabulary Covered

• Unspeakable — So intense or extreme that it cannot be described in words.
• Laconic — Brief and to the point.
• Mitigate — Make something less serious, harmful, or severe.
• Benevolent — Kind and well-intentioned.
• Elucidate — Explain or clarify; make something clear.
• Discord — Disagreement or a lack of harmony.
• Nuance — A subtle or barely noticeable distinction or detail.
• Pragmatic — Practical and realistic.
• Obsolete — Outdated or no longer useful or relevant.
• Altruistic — Concerned for others and acting without expecting personal benefit.
• Skeptical / skepticism — Doubtful; inclined not to believe something.
• Innocent — Harmless, as used in the video’s example.
• Hostility — Strong dislike or hatred.
• Affluent — Wealthy.
• Eccentric — Unusual or unconventional.
• Eloquent — Able to express ideas fluently and effectively.
• Lament — Deeply regret or grieve.
• Stark — The transcript appears to render this as “strict”; in the example, it describes a bare, empty, or bleak landscape.
• Ubiquitous / omnipresent — Found or present everywhere; extremely common.
• Palpable — Tangible or physically perceptible; also describes a feeling so strong it seems almost tangible.
• Ambivalent — Having mixed or conflicting feelings; unsure.
• Hinder — Restrain, obstruct, or limit someone’s ability to act.
• Oblivious — Completely unaware or ignorant of something. The host labels this a bonus word.
• Tenuous — Weak, slight, or fragile. The example also uses “precarious.”
• Lucrative — Profitable; bringing in money.

The transcript says the host will cover 25 words, but it includes a bonus word and some apparent wording inconsistencies, so the number of terms listed may not match that count exactly.

Speakers and Sources

• The video’s host — The only identifiable speaker, presenting the definitions, examples, and study suggestions.
• Fictional example characters and situations — Used to illustrate vocabulary; no separate speakers are identifiable in the subtitles.