Aberrant

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Departing from an accepted standard; deviating from the normal.

Example

His aberrant behavior alarmed his colleagues.

Practice question

Which choice best matches the meaning of “aberrant”?

Show answer

C) Departing from an accepted standard; deviating from the normal.. “Aberrant” means: Departing from an accepted standard; deviating from the normal.

Make “aberrant” stick

Practice it with free flashcards, along with the rest of the SAT list. No sign-up needed.

Practice with flashcards

More SAT words

aberration

a departure from what is normal or expected

abstract

existing as an idea rather than as a physical thing

acknowledge

to accept or admit that something exists or is true

adapt

to change in order to suit new conditions

adhere

to stick firmly to something

advent

the arrival or beginning of something important

aggravate

to make a problem or injury worse

ambiguous

open to more than one interpretation