10 words you should know in your teens 📚
Test-day & school words. Words that show up on the SAT, in essays and in class discussions, and in plenty of real conversations too. Count how many you already know, then take the quiz.
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ambiguous adjective
Open to more than one interpretation.
“The essay prompt was so ambiguous that half the class answered a different question.”
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inference noun
A conclusion drawn from evidence.
“Reading questions test inference, not just what the passage says outright.”
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analogy noun
A comparison that explains one thing through another.
“Her analogy between cells and factories finally made biology click.”
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cursory adjective
Quick and not thorough.
“A cursory read of the instructions cost him five points.”
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diligent adjective
Showing steady, careful effort.
“Diligent review beats an all-nighter the day before the test.”
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tenacious adjective
Persistent and determined.
“She was tenacious about retaking the SAT until she hit her goal.”
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resilient adjective
Able to bounce back from setbacks.
“A resilient student treats a bad score as data, not a verdict.”
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candid adjective
Honest and frank.
“My counselor gave me candid feedback on my college list.”
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salient adjective
Most noticeable or important.
“Underline the salient points before you write your summary.”
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bias noun
An unfair preference or prejudice.
“Check every source for bias before you cite it in your paper.”
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