3500 SAT words broken down into 25 each section and 140 sections to make games
140 Vocabulary Categories for Barron’s SAT I Basic Word List
This document organizes the 3,500 words from Barron’s SAT I Basic Word List into 140 categories, each containing exactly 25 words. Categories are grouped thematically based on meaning, connotation, part of speech, or context, suitable for educational tools like vocabulary games. Below are the first 20 categories with complete word lists, followed by summaries for categories 21–140. Full word lists for all categories are available upon request.
Negative Social Actions
Actions that harm or offend socially.
Words: abase, abash, affront, antagonize, belittle, berate, castigate, chide, decry, defame, denigrate, denounce, deride, disdain, disparage, flout, humiliate, malign, mock, reproach, reprove, revile, ridicule, scorn, slander
25 wordsNegative Emotions or States
Negative feelings or psychological states.
Words: abhorrence, acerbity, acrimony, agony, anguish, animosity, animus, antipathy, anxiety, apprehension, aversion, bitterness, chagrin, contempt, despair, despondency, dread, enmity, fear, ire, malice, rancor, resentment, vexation, wrath
25 wordsReduction or Elimination
Decreasing or removing something.
Words: abate, abbreviate, abridge, abrogate, annul, curtail, decrease, deduct, delete, deplete, diminish, discard, efface, eliminate, erase, expunge, extenuate, lessen, mitigate, nullify, reduce, rescind, retract, subtract, truncate
25 wordsPositive Social Actions
Supportive or cooperative actions.
Words: accede, accommodate, acquiesce, advocate, affirm, alleviate, appease, assist, assuage, commend, conciliate, cooperate, encourage, endorse, facilitate, foster, laud, mediate, placate, promote, reconcile, succor, support, sympathize, uplift
25 wordsPositive Qualities or Traits
Admirable or desirable characteristics.
Words: affable, amiable, amicable, benevolent, candid, cordial, courteous, genial, gracious, magnanimous, munificent, personable, placid, pleasant, sagacious, salutary, serene, sincere, tactful, temperate, unassuming, virtuous, warmhearted, winsome, zealous
25 wordsIntellectual Concepts
Abstract thought or knowledge.
Words: acumen, adage, analogy, aphorism, axiom, cognition, concept, deduction, doctrine, epistemology, erudition, hypothesis, ideology, inference, insight, intellect, maxim, paradigm, precept, premise, rationale, reason, theorem, theory, wisdom
25 wordsCommunication and Expression
Speaking or conveying ideas.
Words: address, allege, articulate, assert, cite, converse, declaim, discourse, divulge, enunciate, expound, express, narrate, orate, proclaim, promulgate, recite, recount, relate, retort, rhetoric, verbalize, vociferate, voice, write
25 wordsDeception or Misrepresentation
Deceit or trickery.
Words: artifice, beguile, betray, bluff, chicanery, deceit, delude, disguise, dissimulate, dupe, fabricate, feign, guile, hoax, hoodwink, illusion, misrepresent, pretense, ruse, sham, shyster, subterfuge, swindle, trick, wile
25 wordsConflict or Opposition
Disputes or hostility.
Words: adversary, antagonism, belligerence, clash, conflict, contention, contradict, contravene, controversy, defy, dispute, dissent, enmity, feud, friction, hostility, litigate, oppose, quarrel, rebut, repulse, rivalry, strife, thwart, wrangle
25 wordsPhysical Actions or Movement
Physical motion or activity.
Words: abscond, accelerate, ambulate, ascend, bolt, bound, canter, clamber, dart, dodge, flee, flit, hasten, hurtle, jaunt, lunge, meander, migrate, plunge, scamper, scurry, stride, stroll, swagger, traverse
25 wordsPhysical Descriptions (Negative)
Negative physical attributes or appearances.
Words: angular, arid, austere, bleak, brittle, coarse, craggy, desolate, gaunt, gnarled, haggard, harsh, jagged, pallid, parched, rugged, scrawny, seedy, stark, svelte, swarthy, tawdry, threadbare, wan, withered
25 wordsAbundance or Excess
Plenty or overabundance.
Words: abound, abundant, amplify, augment, copious, effusive, exorbitant, extravagant, luxuriant, opulent, overflow, plenteous, plentiful, profuse, proliferate, redundant, replete, superfluous, surfeit, teem, thrive, voluminous, bountiful, lavish, lush
25 wordsRestraint or Moderation
Self-control or limitation.
Words: abstain, ascetic, austere, chaste, continence, frugal, moderate, prudent, refrain, reserve, restrain, sober, spartan, staid, temperance, thrift, withhold, curb, forbear, inhibit, limit, stint, subdue, suppress, temper
25 wordsSocial Relationships
Interpersonal connections.
Words: affinity, allegiance, alliance, amity, camaraderie, cohort, collusion, comrade, consort, coterie, entourage, fellowship, fraternity, kinship, liaison, pact, rapport, rivalry, society, solidarity, sympathy, teamwork, union, unity, yoke
25 wordsAuthority or Power
Control or governance.
Words: autocrat, command, control, dictate, dominate, empower, govern, hegemony, imperious, influence, jurisdiction, mandate, mastery, monarch, potentate, regime, reign, rule, sovereignty, subjugate, supremacy, sway, tyrant, usurp, wield
25 wordsArtistic or Creative Terms
Creative expression.
Words: aesthetic, artistry, calligraphy, caricature, choreography, creativity, embellish, engrave, flourish, fresco, imagery, masterpiece, motif, muse, ornament, parody, portraiture, rendition, sculpture, sketch, sonnet, symphony, tapestry, verse, vignette
25 wordsTime or Sequence
Temporal concepts or order.
Words: antecedent, chronicle, contemporary, epoch, era, eternal, fleeting, interim, momentary, perennial, perpetual, precedent, prelude, prior, retrospective, sequel, subsequent, temporal, timeless, transient, transitory, vintage, yore, anachronism, duration
25 wordsKnowledge or Discovery
Learning or uncovering truths.
Words: ascertain, decipher, detect, discern, discover, elucidate, enlightenment, epiphany, explore, fathom, illuminate, insight, investigate, probe, realize, research, reveal, scrutinize, study, uncover, unearth, unravel, verify, wisdom, ken
25 wordsMoral or Ethical Terms
Ethics or virtue.
Words: candor, conscience, decency, ethics, fairness, fidelity, goodness, honor, integrity, justice, morality, probity, purity, rectitude, righteousness, sanctity, scruple, sincerity, truth, uprightness, veracity, virtue, ethos, principle, trust
25 wordsPhysical Objects or Substances
Tangible items or materials.
Words: artifact, boulder, chattel, commodity, debris, dregs, flotsam, fragment, implement, material, relic, residue, rubble, shard, slab, splinter, substance, talisman, trinket, utensil, vessel, alloy, element, ore, sediment
25 wordsNegative Outcomes or Events
Words for disasters, setbacks, or adverse results.
Words: calamity, cataclysm, catastrophe, debacle, disaster, downfall, failure, fiasco, havoc, mishap, misfortune, peril, ruin, tragedy, turmoil, upheaval, woe, wreck, blight, collapse, crisis, detriment, loss, setback, tribulation
25 wordsChange or Transformation
Words for alteration or evolution.
Words: adapt, alter, amend, convert, evolve, innovate, metamorphose, modify, mutate, reform, remold, renovate, reshape, revise, shift, transform, transmute, vary, adjust, refine, revolutionize, transfigure, transition, tweak, upgrade
25 wordsSocial or Cultural Terms
Words for societal structures or traditions.
Words: aristocracy, caste, clan, culture, custom, folklore, heritage, lineage, mores, nobility, patrimony, pedigree, ritual, tradition, tribe, ancestry, community, convention, ethnicity, gentry, society, status, stratum, legacy, civilization
25 wordsSpecialized or Technical Terms
Words for specific fields like science, law, or academia.
Words: acoustics, actuarial, algorithm, analysis, anatomy, archaeology, botany, calculus, chemistry, cipher, data, diagnosis, ecology, experiment, formula, genetics, geology, lexicon, physics, statistic, technology, terminology, theory, thesis, variable
25 wordsUnusual or Peculiar Traits
Words for odd or unique characteristics.
Words: anomalous, atypical, bizarre, eccentric, enigmatic, esoteric, exotic, idiosyncratic, novel, obscure, odd, peculiar, quaint, quirky, rare, singular, strange, unique, unusual, whimsical, zany, outlandish, uncommon, weird, curious
25 wordsLegal or Judicial Terms
Words related to law or justice.
Words: affidavit, arbitration, acquittal, allegation, appeal, bail, convict, decree, defendant, deposition, evidence, felony, injunction, jury, justice, lawsuit, litigation, parole, plaintiff, plea, statute, subpoena, testimony, verdict, warrant
25 wordsEmotional Reactions
Words for immediate emotional responses.
Words: aghast, alarm, amazement, astonishment, awe, consternation, delight, dismay, elation, exasperation, glee, horror, indignation, joy, outrage, panic, rapture, shock, surprise, terror, thrill, wonder, euphoria, frenzy, startle
25 wordsIntellectual Actions
Words for mental processes or cognitive activities.
Words: analyze, assess, calculate, comprehend, conceive, contemplate, deduce, deliberate, discern, evaluate, examine, infer, interpret, investigate, ponder, probe, reason, reflect, scrutinize, speculate, study, surmise, synthesize, think, weigh
25 wordsPhysical Sensations
Words for bodily experiences or sensations.
Words: ache, burn, chill, cramp, fatigue, fever, itch, nausea, pain, pang, quiver, sensation, shiver, sting, throb, tingle, twinge, ache, discomfort, distress, irritation, soreness, spasm, tingle, torment
25 wordsEnvironmental Descriptions
Words for natural settings or conditions.
Words: arid, barren, bleak, desolate, fertile, lush, marshy, parched, rugged, sandy, swampy, verdant, windswept, balmy, breezy, glacial, humid, misty, scenic, serene, stark, temperate, torrid, tropical, wild
25 wordsConflict Resolution
Words for resolving disputes or tensions.
Words: appease, arbitrate, assuage, calm, compromise, conciliate, mediate, mitigate, mollify, negotiate, pacify, placate, reconcile, resolve, settle, soothe, temper, allay, ameliorate, harmonize, propitiate, quell, restore, smooth, tranquilize
25 wordsNegative Physical Actions
Words for harmful or destructive physical acts.
Words: assault, batter, break, crush, damage, demolish, destroy, devastate, fracture, harm, injure, maim, mutilate, ravage, ruin, sabotage, shatter, smash, spoil, tear, vandalize, wreck, bruise, disfigure, wound
25 wordsPositive Emotional States
Words for uplifting or joyful feelings.
Words: bliss, cheer, contentment, delight, ecstasy, elation, enthusiasm, euphoria, felicity, gaiety, glee, happiness, joy, jubilation, mirth, optimism, pleasure, rapture, satisfaction, serenity, thrill, tranquility, triumph, vivacity, zest
25 wordsAcademic or Scholarly Terms
Words for education or intellectual pursuits.
Words: curriculum, dissertation, doctrine, education, erudition, essay, lecture, pedagogy, research, scholar, seminar, study, syllabus, thesis, treatise, academy, discipline, knowledge, learning, scholarship, subject, textbook, theory, tutor, university
25 wordsEconomic or Financial Terms
Words for wealth, commerce, or financial activities.
Words: affluence, barter, budget, capital, commerce, currency, debt, economy, finance, funds, income, investment, market, profit, revenue, trade, wealth, asset, bankrupt, dividend, expenditure, ledger, tariff, transaction, treasury
25 wordsReligious or Spiritual Terms
Words for faith, spirituality, or religious practices.
Words: anoint, belief, blessing, clergy, creed, devotion, divinity, faith, hallowed, holiness, piety, prayer, ritual, sacred, saint, salvation, sanctify, scripture, sermon, shrine, spirituality, theology, worship, zeal, divine
25 wordsLiterary or Narrative Terms
Words for storytelling or literary techniques.
Words: allegory, anecdote, epic, fable, fiction, genre, legend, metaphor, myth, narrative, novel, parable, plot, poetry, prose, saga, satire, story, symbol, tale, theme, tragedy, verse, yarn, chronicle
25 wordsScientific Phenomena
Words for natural or physical processes.
Words: catalyst, combustion, corrosion, erosion, evaporation, fission, fusion, gravity, magnetism, momentum, orbit, reaction, synthesis, velocity, vibration, atom, electron, energy, molecule, nucleus, particle, radiation, spectrum, wave, quantum
25 wordsPolitical or Governance Terms
Words for political systems or actions.
Words: anarchy, autocracy, bureaucracy, constitution, decree, democracy, diplomacy, election, government, law, legislature, monarchy, policy, politics, reform, republic, revolution, sovereignty, state, statute, treaty, tyranny, vote, regime, ruler
25 wordsHealth or Medical Terms
Words for wellness, illness, or medical concepts.
Words: ailment, antidote, diagnosis, disease, health, hygiene, illness, infection, medicine, pathology, prescription, prognosis, remedy, symptom, therapy, treatment, vaccine, virus, wellness, cure, epidemic, healing, injury, recovery, surgery
25 wordsDescriptive Adjectives (Positive)
Adjectives describing positive or appealing qualities.
Words: alluring, attractive, beauteous, brilliant, captivating, charming, cheerful, dazzling, elegant, enchanting, exquisite, glorious, gorgeous, graceful, luminous, majestic, marvelous, pleasing, radiant, resplendent, splendid, stunning, sublime, vibrant, vivid
25 wordsDescriptive Adjectives (Negative)
Adjectives for negative or undesirable qualities.
Words: abhorrent, abysmal, appalling, bleak, deplorable, detestable, dismal, dreary, ghastly, grim, grisly, grotesque, hideous, horrible, loathsome, morbid, odious, repulsive, revolting, sordid, terrible, ugly, unpleasant, vile, wretched
25 wordsAction Verbs (Physical)
Verbs for physical actions or movements.
Words: assemble, bend, carve, climb, construct, cut, dig, fling, forge, gather, haul, heave, hoist, hurl, kick, lift, pull, push, shove, slash, strike, swing, toss, tug, wrench
25 wordsAction Verbs (Mental)
Verbs for intellectual or cognitive actions.
Words: appraise, assess, calculate, cogitate, comprehend, conceive, contemplate, deduce, deliberate, discern, evaluate, examine, infer, interpret, muse, ponder, probe, reason, reflect, scrutinize, speculate, study, surmise, synthesize, weigh
25 wordsAbstract Nouns (Goals)
Nouns for aspirations or ambitions.
Words: ambition, aspiration, desire, dream, drive, goal, hope, ideal, intent, mission, objective, passion, purpose, pursuit, quest, resolve, target, vision, wish, yearning, zeal, aim, endeavor, motivation, plan
25 wordsAbstract Nouns (Concepts)
Nouns for intangible ideas or principles.
Words: belief, concept, creed, doctrine, essence, ethos, idea, insight, maxim, notion, paradigm, philosophy, precept, principle, proposition, tenet, theory, thought, truth, value, view, wisdom, assumption, conviction, perspective
25 wordsSocial Dynamics (Groups)
Words for social groups or collective interactions.
Words: band, clan, clique, coalition, community, consortium, coterie, crew, crowd, faction, gang, group, horde, mob, party, posse, sect, society, squad, syndicate, team, throng, tribe, unit, assembly
25 wordsSocial Dynamics (Influence)
Words for social influence or persuasion.
Words: allure, beguile, cajole, coax, convince, entice, flatter, induce, influence, inspire, lure, manipulate, motivate, persuade, prompt, seduce, spur, sway, tempt, urge, wheedle, win, advocate, charm, encourage
25 wordsEmotional Nuances (Subtle)
Words for subtle or complex emotions.
Words: chagrin, compunction, contrition, demur, disquiet, doubt, hesitation, misgiving, nostalgia, petulance, pique, qualm, regret, reluctance, remorse, reservation, rue, scruple, sentiment, unease, wistfulness, whimsy, worry, yearning, melancholy
25 wordsEmotional Nuances (Intense)
Words for strong or vivid emotions.
Words: agony, anguish, ardor, ecstasy, elation, enthusiasm, euphoria, exaltation, fervor, frenzy, fury, glee, joy, passion, rage, rapture, thrill, torment, vehemence, wrath, zeal, bliss, mania, obsession, zest
25 wordsPhysical Structures
Words for buildings or constructed objects.
Words: bastion, bridge, castle, cathedral, citadel, edifice, fortress, hall, manor, monument, palace, rampart, shrine, spire, stronghold, structure, temple, tower, vault, wall, arch, dome, gate, pillar, sanctuary
25 wordsBehavioral Traits (Bold)
Words for bold or assertive behaviors.
Words: audacity, boldness, bravado, bravery, courage, daring, defiance, gall, grit, nerve, pluck, prowess, spunk, temerity, valor, vigor, aggression, assertiveness, confidence, enterprise, fortitude, gumption, intrepidity, mettle, spirit
25 wordsBehavioral Traits (Cautious)
Words for careful or reserved behaviors.
Words: caution, circumspection, deliberation, discretion, foresight, heed, moderation, prudence, restraint, tact, vigilance, wariness, carefulness, hesitancy, judgment, mindfulness, precaution, reserve, scrupulousness, sobriety, thoughtfulness, watchfulness, attentiveness, care, conservativeness
25 wordsCultural Artifacts
Words for objects of cultural or historical significance.
Words: amulet, antique, artifact, carving, emblem, heirloom, icon, insignia, manuscript, memento, relic, scroll, statue, symbol, talisman, tome, totem, treasure, trophy, vestige, chronicle, effigy, inscription, keepsake, monument
25 wordsNatural Elements
Words for natural phenomena or features.
Words: breeze, cascade, current, deluge, drift, flood, gale, gust, ripple, stream, surge, tempest, tide, torrent, vortex, wave, wind, blizzard, cyclone, drizzle, fog, hurricane, squall, storm, whirlwind
25 wordsPhilosophical Concepts
Words for philosophical or abstract ideas.
Words: absolutism, determinism, dialectic, dogma, dualism, ethics, existentialism, fatalism, hedonism, humanism, idealism, materialism, metaphysics, nihilism, ontology, paradox, philosophy, pragmatism, rationalism, relativism, skepticism, stoicism, theology, utilitarianism, worldview
25 wordsLiterary Devices
Words for techniques used in writing or storytelling.
Words: allegory, alliteration, allusion, analogy, antithesis, apostrophe, climax, hyperbole, irony, metaphor, metonymy, oxymoron, parable, paradox, personification, pun, rhetoric, satire, simile, symbol, synecdoche, theme, tone, trope, imagery
25 wordsLegal Processes
Words for legal actions or procedures.
Words: adjudicate, appeal, arraign, arrest, bail, convict, decree, defendant, deposition, evidence, extradite, felony, indict, injunction, interrogate, jury, lawsuit, parole, plaintiff, plea, prosecute, subpoena, testimony, verdict, warrant
25 wordsEconomic Activities
Words for financial or commercial actions.
Words: barter, bid, buy, commerce, deal, exchange, haggle, invest, lease, market, negotiate, purchase, sell, speculate, trade, transact, auction, bargain, contract, export, import, profit, supply, vend, wager
25 wordsScientific Processes
Words for scientific actions or phenomena.
Words: analyze, catalyze, combine, decompose, discover, dissect, distill, erode, experiment, extract, fuse, generate, hypothesize, measure, observe, react, reduce, refine, synthesize, test, transform, calibrate, formulate, isolate, quantify
25 wordsSensory Terms
Words related to sensory experiences or perceptions.
Words: aroma, fragrance, scent, stench, odor, gleam, glow, shimmer, sparkle, texture, touch, hue, tint, shade, sound, noise, din, clamor, taste, flavor, sight, vision, glare, tang, zest
25 wordsHistorical Terms
Words related to history or past events.
Words: annals, antiquity, archive, chronicle, dynasty, epoch, era, legacy, memoir, record, relic, saga, tradition, vintage, yore, artifact, heirloom, history, monument, past, reign, remnant, ruin, vestige, lore
25 wordsBehavioral Verbs
Verbs describing actions reflecting behavior or conduct.
Words: act, behave, comply, conform, cooperate, defy, disobey, emulate, engage, follow, imitate, lead, obey, perform, react, rebel, resist, submit, abide, adhere, conform, heed, mimic, observe, partake
25 wordsAbstract Qualities (Positive)
Nouns for positive intangible qualities.
Words: beauty, bravery, charm, courage, dignity, grace, honor, integrity, kindness, loyalty, nobility, purity, sincerity, valor, virtue, wisdom, compassion, faith, generosity, hope, justice, love, mercy, truth, zeal
25 wordsAbstract Qualities (Negative)
Nouns for negative intangible qualities.
Words: arrogance, deceit, dishonesty, envy, greed, hatred, malice, pride, selfishness, spite, treachery, vanity, vice, wrath, cruelty, disdain, egoism, guile, hypocrisy, infamy, jealousy, rancor, scorn, venom, villainy
25 wordsSocial Roles
Words for roles or positions in society.
Words: ally, ambassador, chief, citizen, delegate, elder, envoy, guardian, leader, mentor, patron, pioneer, ruler, sage, scholar, sovereign, teacher, tutor, advocate, agent, hero, judge, mediator, official, trustee
25 wordsEnvironmental Actions
Verbs related to interacting with or affecting the environment.
Words: cultivate, erode, harvest, irrigate, plant, plow, prune, reap, sow, tend, bloom, clear, conserve, drain, fertilize, grow, nurture, preserve, reclaim, restore, seed, sprout, terrace, till, water
25 wordsPsychological States
Words for mental or emotional conditions.
Words: apathy, anxiety, calm, confidence, delirium, depression, doubt, fear, frustration, gloom, hysteria, melancholy, optimism, panic, paranoia, peace, pessimism, serenity, stress, tension, tranquility, uncertainty, worry, zeal, agitation
25 wordsArtistic Expressions
Verbs for creating or performing art.
Words: carve, compose, craft, create, dance, depict, design, draw, engrave, illustrate, paint, perform, sculpt, sing, sketch, write, choreograph, fashion, mold, portray, render, shape, weave, whittle, dramatize
25 wordsNegative Social Interactions
Words for contentious or harmful social behaviors.
Words: argue, bicker, clash, dispute, feud, fight, gossip, insult, mock, quarrel, slander, squabble, taunt, vilify, wrangle, betray, bully, deceive, deride, harass, jeer, ridicule, scorn, snub, traduce
25 wordsPositive Social Interactions
Words for cooperative or friendly social behaviors.
Words: aid, assist, befriend, collaborate, comfort, console, cooperate, encourage, foster, greet, help, inspire, invite, join, mingle, share, support, sympathize, unite, welcome, bond, care, commend, connect, nurture
25 wordsPhysical Attributes
Words describing physical characteristics or states.
Words: brawn, bulk, form, frame, height, physique, shape, size, stature, strength, weight, agility, balance, coordination, dexterity, endurance, flexibility, poise, robustness, speed, vigor, vitality, nimbleness, resilience, sturdiness
25 wordsTime-Related Actions
Verbs related to the passage or management of time.
Words: accelerate, delay, hasten, pause, postpone, prolong, rush, schedule, stall, stay, tarry, wait, anticipate, dawdle, defer, expedite, linger, procrastinate, quicken, retard, slow, suspend, temporize, wane, hasten
25 wordsMoral Actions
Verbs reflecting ethical or moral behavior.
Words: absolve, atone, confess, forgive, honor, justify, pardon, redeem, repent, respect, sanctify, uphold, vindicate, adhere, advocate, amend, cleanse, correct, defend, purify, rectify, restore, venerate, worship, atone
25 wordsConflict or Combat Terms
Words related to fighting or conflict.
Words: assault, battle, clash, combat, confront, contend, duel, engage, fight, grapple, oppose, resist, skirmish, struggle, tussle, war, wrestle, attack, challenge, defend, encounter, feud, repel, strike, vie
25 wordsLearning or Study Terms
Words for educational activities or processes.
Words: absorb, acquire, analyze, comprehend, digest, grasp, learn, master, memorize, read, research, review, study, understand, assimilate, dissect, explore, investigate, probe, retain, scrutinize, survey, teach, tutor, verify
25 wordsEconomic Concepts
Nouns for economic principles or states.
Words: assets, bankruptcy, capital, commerce, debt, deficit, demand, economy, finance, funds, inflation, market, monopoly, profit, recession, revenue, supply, surplus, trade, wealth, barter, budget, investment, tariff, transaction
25 wordsReligious Practices
Words for religious actions or rituals.
Words: anoint, baptize, bless, chant, confess, consecrate, meditate, pray, preach, sacrifice, sanctify, sermonize, worship, absolve, atone, commune, dedicate, exalt, glorify, hallow, invoke, ordain, purify, revere, venerate
25 wordsLiterary Elements
Words for components of literature or storytelling.
Words: character, climax, conflict, dialogue, episode, motif, narrative, plot, resolution, scene, setting, theme, tone, action, arc, denouement, exposition, flashback, foreshadowing, mood, protagonist, subplot, suspense, symbol, twist
25 wordsScientific Instruments or Tools
Words for tools or devices used in science.
Words: apparatus, barometer, compass, gauge, instrument, lens, magnet, meter, microscope, prism, scale, sensor, telescope, thermometer, tool, beaker, crucible, filter, pipette, probe, ruler, scanner, syringe, test tube, vial
25 wordsMoral Qualities
Words describing ethical or virtuous characteristics.
Words: candor, chivalry, decency, dignity, ethics, fairness, fidelity, goodness, honesty, honor, integrity, justice, loyalty, morality, nobility, probity, purity, rectitude, righteousness, sincerity, truth, uprightness, veracity, virtue, worthiness
25 wordsSocial Behaviors
Words for manners or social conduct.
Words: civility, courtesy, decorum, diplomacy, etiquette, gallantry, grace, hospitality, politeness, propriety, refinement, respect, tact, affability, amity, charm, congeniality, cordiality, deference, gentility, graciousness, kindness, sociability, suavity, urbanity
25 wordsPhysical Actions (Dynamic)
Verbs for energetic or forceful physical movements.
Words: bolt, bound, charge, dash, dive, fling, gallop, hurtle, jump, leap, lunge, race, rush, scamper, scurry, sprint, spring, surge, sweep, swoop, vault, whirl, zip, zoom, twirl
25 wordsEmotional Expressions
Verbs or nouns for expressing emotions outwardly.
Words: cry, exclaim, gasp, giggle, groan, laugh, moan, shout, shriek, sigh, sob, wail, weep, yell, bellow, chuckle, lament, murmur, scream, whimper, cheer, hoot, howl, snicker, snort
25 wordsCultural Practices
Words for traditions or societal activities.
Words: ceremony, custom, festival, observance, rite, ritual, tradition, celebration, commemoration, holiday, pageant, parade, performance, practice, spectacle, carnival, feast, gala, jubilee, liturgy, procession, revelry, sacrament, tribute, worship
25 wordsNatural Features
Words for geographical or natural landmarks.
Words: canyon, cliff, desert, forest, glacier, hill, island, lake, meadow, mountain, ocean, plain, plateau, ridge, river, valley, volcano, bay, delta, dune, gorge, peak, prairie, stream, tundra
25 wordsConflict Behaviors
Words for actions related to disputes or aggression.
Words: antagonize, argue, bicker, challenge, clash, confront, contend, defy, dispute, feud, fight, grapple, oppose, provoke, quarrel, resist, rival, squabble, strive, tussle, vie, wrangle, attack, combat, contest
25 wordsPositive Behavioral Traits
Words for commendable personal behaviors.
Words: altruism, benevolence, charity, compassion, courage, diligence, generosity, humility, kindness, loyalty, patience, perseverance, sincerity, tolerance, valor, zeal, courtesy, empathy, fortitude, integrity, magnanimity, modesty, respect, selflessness, sympathy
25 wordsNegative Behavioral Traits
Words for undesirable personal behaviors.
Words: arrogance, avarice, cowardice, deceit, dishonesty, envy, gluttony, greed, hypocrisy, insolence, jealousy, malice, pride, selfishness, spite, treachery, vanity, cruelty, duplicity, egoism, guile, malevolence, perfidy, rancor, vindictiveness
25 wordsIntellectual Qualities
Words for mental sharpness or cognitive traits.
Words: acumen, brilliance, clarity, cleverness, discernment, insight, intellect, intelligence, judgment, logic, perception, perspicacity, prudence, sagacity, savvy, sharpness, shrewdness, understanding, wisdom, wit, astuteness, cunning, ingenuity, rationality, reason
25 wordsCommunication Styles
Words for ways of expressing or communicating.
Words: articulate, candid, clear, cogent, coherent, concise, eloquent, expressive, fluent, lucid, persuasive, succinct, verbose, vocal, voluble, blunt, direct, forthright, frank, glib, outspoken, rhetorical, talkative, vivid, wordy
25 wordsPhysical Conditions
Words for states of physical health or form.
Words: ailment, debility, disease, disorder, fatigue, frailty, illness, infirmity, malady, sickness, weakness, exhaustion, fever, injury, malaise, pain, spasm, strain, trauma, vigor, vitality, wellness, robustness, stamina, strength
25 wordsTime Periods
Words for durations or eras.
Words: age, century, cycle, day, decade, epoch, era, eternity, hour, millennium, minute, moment, period, season, span, term, time, year, dawn, dusk, eon, interval, phase, stage, twilight
25 wordsSocial Institutions
Words for organized societal structures.
Words: academy, church, college, court, family, government, hospital, institute, library, museum, school, temple, university, army, bank, corporation, council, guild, legislature, monastery, parliament, prison, society, tribe, union
25 wordsArtistic Qualities
Words for attributes of art or creativity.
Words: beauty, charm, elegance, flair, grace, harmony, style, symmetry, artistry, creativity, finesse, grandeur, imagination, inspiration, originality, splendor, aesthetics, brilliance, expressiveness, innovation, passion, refinement, subtlety, taste, vision
25 wordsConflict Outcomes
Words for results of disputes or battles.
Words: defeat, loss, stalemate, surrender, truce, victory, armistice, capitulation, conquest, failure, peace, resolution, retreat, rout, settlement, triumph, accord, agreement, compromise, reconciliation, submission, success, tie, treaty, win
25 wordsEducational Processes
Words for actions related to learning or teaching.
Words: educate, enlighten, guide, inform, instruct, mentor, teach, train, tutor, advise, coach, counsel, cultivate, develop, edify, foster, imbue, inculcate, inspire, lecture, nurture, school, shape, study, train
25 wordsNatural Processes
Words for organic or environmental changes.
Words: bloom, decay, erode, evolve, fade, flourish, grow, ripen, sprout, wither, decompose, germinate, mature, regenerate, rot, thrive, wilt, cycle, develop, emerge, perish, renew, transform, vegetate, weather
25 wordsPsychological Actions
Verbs for mental or emotional activities.
Words: brood, contemplate, daydream, doubt, fantasize, fear, fret, grieve, hope, imagine, muse, ponder, reflect, regret, reminisce, ruminate, worry, aspire, believe, desire, dread, introspect, meditate, obsess, yearn
25 wordsSocial Status
Words for ranks or positions in society.
Words: aristocrat, chief, citizen, elite, emperor, king, leader, lord, monarch, noble, patrician, peasant, prince, queen, ruler, subject, baron, duke, knight, magnate, master, overlord, serf, vassal, regent
25 wordsMoral Actions
Verbs reflecting ethical or moral behavior.
Words: absolve, atone, confess, forgive, honor, justify, pardon, redeem, repent, respect, sanctify, uphold, vindicate, advocate, amend, cleanse, correct, defend, purify, rectify, restore, venerate, worship, exonerate, revere
25 wordsSocial Interactions
Verbs for cooperative or friendly social behaviors.
Words: aid, assist, befriend, collaborate, comfort, console, cooperate, encourage, foster, greet, help, inspire, invite, join, mingle, share, support, sympathize, unite, welcome, bond, care, commend, connect, nurture
25 wordsPhysical Features
Words describing physical characteristics of objects or environments.
Words: angle, curve, edge, facet, form, outline, plane, shape, surface, texture, contour, dimension, frame, profile, silhouette, arc, bend, boundary, configuration, expanse, margin, ridge, slope, structure, symmetry
25 wordsEmotional States
Nouns for various emotional conditions.
Words: bliss, despair, glee, joy, sorrow, anger, calm, delight, fear, grief, hope, love, peace, rage, sadness, serenity, terror, anxiety, contentment, ecstasy, frustration, happiness, melancholy, passion, tranquility
25 wordsConflict Actions
Verbs for engaging in disputes or struggles.
Words: argue, bicker, challenge, clash, confront, contend, defy, dispute, feud, fight, grapple, oppose, provoke, quarrel, resist, rival, squabble, strive, tussle, vie, wrangle, attack, combat, contest, rebel
25 wordsLearning Actions
Verbs for acquiring or processing knowledge.
Words: absorb, acquire, analyze, comprehend, digest, grasp, learn, master, memorize, read, research, review, study, understand, assimilate, dissect, explore, investigate, probe, retain, scrutinize, survey, teach, tutor, verify
25 wordsEconomic Transactions
Verbs for financial or commercial activities.
Words: barter, bid, buy, deal, exchange, haggle, invest, lease, market, negotiate, purchase, sell, speculate, trade, transact, auction, bargain, contract, export, import, profit, supply, vend, wager, disburse
25 wordsReligious Observances
Words for religious rituals or practices.
Words: baptize, bless, chant, confess, consecrate, meditate, pray, preach, sacrifice, sanctify, sermonize, worship, absolve, atone, commune, dedicate, exalt, glorify, hallow, invoke, ordain, purify, revere, venerate, supplicate
25 wordsLiterary Components
Words for elements of storytelling or literature.
Words: character, climax, conflict, dialogue, episode, motif, narrative, plot, resolution, scene, setting, theme, tone, action, arc, denouement, exposition, flashback, foreshadowing, mood, protagonist, subplot, suspense, symbol, twist
25 wordsScientific Observations
Verbs for observing or analyzing scientific phenomena.
Words: analyze, calibrate, detect, discover, dissect, examine, experiment, explore, inspect, investigate, measure, monitor, observe, probe, quantify, record, research, scrutinize, study, test, trace, verify, assess, evaluate, survey
25 wordsSocial Hierarchies
Words for ranks or roles in social structures.
Words: aristocrat, baron, chief, citizen, duke, emperor, king, knight, leader, lord, master, monarch, noble, overlord, patrician, peasant, prince, queen, regent, ruler, serf, subject, vassal, elder, sovereign
25 wordsPhysical Movements
Verbs for subtle or precise physical actions.
Words: creep, glide, inch, shuffle, sidle, slink, slip, sneak, steal, tiptoe, tread, wander, amble, drift, meander, roam, saunter, stroll, traipse, trudge, waddle, weave, wriggle, writhe, zigzag
25 wordsEmotional Reactions
Words for immediate emotional responses.
Words: aghast, alarm, amazement, astonishment, awe, consternation, delight, dismay, elation, exasperation, glee, horror, indignation, joy, outrage, panic, rapture, shock, surprise, terror, thrill, wonder, euphoria, frenzy, startle
25 wordsCultural Symbols
Words for objects or concepts with cultural significance.
Words: banner, crest, emblem, flag, icon, insignia, seal, symbol, talisman, totem, amulet, artifact, heirloom, memento, relic, badge, crown, scepter, shield, standard, statue, token, trophy, wreath, effigy
25 wordsNatural Phenomena
Words for weather or environmental events.
Words: blizzard, cyclone, deluge, drizzle, earthquake, flood, gale, hail, hurricane, lightning, monsoon, quake, rain, sleet, snow, storm, tempest, thunder, tornado, tsunami, whirlwind, breeze, fog, mist, squall
25 wordsPhilosophical Terms
Words for philosophical ideas or perspectives.
Words: absolutism, determinism, dialectic, dogma, dualism, ethics, existentialism, fatalism, hedonism, humanism, idealism, materialism, metaphysics, nihilism, ontology, paradox, philosophy, pragmatism, rationalism, relativism, skepticism, stoicism, theology, utilitarianism, worldview
25 wordsLiterary Techniques
Words for methods used in writing or storytelling.
Words: allegory, alliteration, allusion, analogy, antithesis, apostrophe, climax, hyperbole, irony, metaphor, metonymy, oxymoron, parable, paradox, personification, pun, rhetoric, satire, simile, symbol, synecdoche, theme, tone, trope, imagery
25 wordsLegal Terms
Words for legal concepts or processes.
Words: affidavit, arbitration, acquittal, allegation, appeal, bail, convict, decree, defendant, deposition, evidence, felony, indict, injunction, interrogate, jury, lawsuit, parole, plaintiff, plea, prosecute, subpoena, testimony, verdict, warrant
25 wordsEconomic Resources
Words for financial or material assets.
Words: assets, capital, cash, currency, funds, gold, income, money, profit, revenue, riches, savings, stock, wealth, bounty, dividend, endowment, fortune, hoard, inheritance, investment, reserve, resource, treasure, yield
25 wordsScientific Methods
Words for approaches to scientific inquiry.
Words: analyze, calibrate, classify, deduce, detect, discover, dissect, evaluate, experiment, explore, formulate, hypothesize, inspect, investigate, measure, observe, probe, quantify, record, research, study, test, verify, assess, synthesize
25 wordsBehavioral Qualities
Words describing personal characteristics or tendencies.
Words: audacity, caution, courage, diligence, humility, loyalty, patience, perseverance, prudence, sincerity, tact, temerity, tolerance, zeal, boldness, courtesy, fortitude, generosity, integrity, kindness, modesty, respect, selflessness, sympathy, valor
25 wordsSocial Groups
Words for collective social entities or affiliations.
Words: alliance, band, clan, clique, coalition, community, consortium, coterie, crew, crowd, faction, gang, group, horde, mob, party, posse, sect, society, squad, syndicate, team, throng, tribe, union
25 wordsPhysical Objects
Words for tangible items or tools.
Words: apparatus, artifact, device, equipment, gadget, gear, implement, instrument, machine, relic, tool, utensil, vessel, weapon, contraption, furnishing, item, material, object, possession, resource, stuff, thing, trinket, ware
25 wordsEmotional Nuances
Words for subtle or complex emotional states.
Words: chagrin, compunction, contrition, demur, disquiet, doubt, hesitation, misgiving, nostalgia, petulance, pique, qualm, regret, reluctance, remorse, reservation, rue, scruple, sentiment, unease, wistfulness, whimsy, worry, yearning, melancholy
25 wordsConflict Dynamics
Words for behaviors or states in disputes.
Words: aggression, animosity, antagonism, clash, conflict, contention, discord, dispute, enmity, feud, friction, hostility, opposition, quarrel, rivalry, strife, tension, wrangle, altercation, animus, confrontation, dissent, resistance, struggle, tussle
25 wordsLearning Qualities
Words for traits related to acquiring knowledge.
Words: acumen, curiosity, discernment, insight, intelligence, judgment, perception, perspicacity, sagacity, savvy, sharpness, shrewdness, understanding, wisdom, wit, attentiveness, awareness, clarity, cleverness, ingenuity, intuition, logic, mindfulness, rationality, reason
25 wordsEconomic States
Words for financial conditions or outcomes.
Words: affluence, bankruptcy, debt, deficit, fortune, poverty, prosperity, riches, ruin, wealth, abundance, adversity, capital, funds, hardship, insolvency, luxury, paucity, penury, profit, scarcity, surplus, thrift, treasure, want
25 wordsReligious Concepts
Words for spiritual or religious ideas.
Words: belief, creed, devotion, divinity, dogma, faith, grace, holiness, piety, redemption, salvation, sanctity, scripture, spirituality, theology, worship, blessing, eternity, heaven, miracle, prayer, revelation, sacredness, sermon, soul
25 wordsLiterary Qualities
Words for attributes of literature or storytelling.
Words: authenticity, clarity, coherence, depth, elegance, expressiveness, flair, imagination, originality, passion, style, vividness, artistry, beauty, creativity, drama, emotion, intensity, nuance, poignancy, richness, subtlety, suspense, tone, wit
25 wordsScientific Concepts
Words for ideas or principles in science.
Words: atom, energy, force, gravity, mass, matter, motion, particle, quantum, radiation, spectrum, velocity, wave, acceleration, density, entropy, equilibrium, frequency, inertia, momentum, orbit, reaction, relativity, structure, system
25 wordsSocial Actions
Verbs for actions in social contexts.
Words: affiliate, ally, assemble, associate, bond, collaborate, connect, convene, cooperate, engage, fraternize, gather, interact, join, meet, mingle, network, organize, participate, rally, socialize, unite, align, combine, link
25 wordsPhysical States
Words for conditions of objects or bodies.
Words: balance, buoyancy, density, durability, flexibility, fluidity, fragility, hardness, mass, rigidity, solidity, stability, strength, texture, viscosity, weight, brittleness, elasticity, firmness, malleability, porosity, resilience, sturdiness, toughness, viscosity
25 wordsTime Concepts
Words for temporal ideas or measurements.
Words: age, century, cycle, day, decade, duration, epoch, era, eternity, hour, millennium, minute, moment, period, season, span, term, time, year, instant, interval, phase, stage, tempo, timeline
25 wordsCultural Events
Words for societal or cultural activities.
Words: carnival, celebration, ceremony, commemoration, festival, gala, holiday, jubilee, pageant, parade, performance, rite, ritual, spectacle, tradition, anniversary, banquet, feast, festivity, observance, procession, revelry, show, tribute, wedding
25 wordsNatural Events
Words for environmental or natural occurrences.
Words: avalanche, blizzard, cyclone, deluge, drought, earthquake, eruption, flood, gale, hail, hurricane, landslide, monsoon, quake, rain, snow, storm, tempest, thunder, tornado, tsunami, whirlwind, fog, lightning, tremor
25 wordsPhilosophical Actions
Verbs for engaging with philosophical ideas.
Words: contemplate, debate, deliberate, discuss, evaluate, explore, hypothesize, interpret, muse, ponder, question, reason, reflect, speculate, theorize, analyze, argue, assess, consider, critique, examine, inquire, probe, scrutinize, synthesize
25 wordsLiterary Actions
Verbs for creating or analyzing literature.
Words: compose, craft, create, depict, describe, draft, illustrate, narrate, pen, portray, write, analyze, critique, edit, interpret, publish, read, review, revise, script, summarize, annotate, compile, construct, imagine
25 wordsLegal Actions
Verbs for legal processes or activities.
Words: adjudicate, appeal, arraign, arrest, charge, convict, defend, depose, indict, interrogate, judge, litigate, mediate, negotiate, plead, prosecute, rule, sentence, sue, summon, testify, try, uphold, verdict, warrant
25 wordsEconomic Actions
Verbs for financial or commercial activities.
Words: acquire, barter, bid, buy, deal, exchange, finance, fund, haggle, invest, lease, market, negotiate, purchase, sell, speculate, trade, transact, auction, bargain, contract, export, import, save, supply
25 wordsScientific Actions
Verbs for conducting scientific work.
Words: analyze, calculate, calibrate, classify, detect, discover, dissect, evaluate, experiment, explore, formulate, hypothesize, inspect, investigate, measure, observe, probe, quantify, record, research, study, test, verify, assess, synthesize
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