The Short List: 432 SAT Vocabulary Words That Actually Appear on the Test!

Stop wasting 150+ hours on bloated vocab lists. Study what actually appears.

432 validated words. 22 hours of study. Proven results.

What You Get

✅ 432 Validated Vocabulary Words
Every word selected based on systematic validation across 18 Digital SAT test administrations since March 2023.

✅ Clear Definitions & Sample Sentences
Understand exactly what each word means in the context the SAT actually uses it.

✅ 432 Practice Questions
Word-bank format designed to build genuine understanding and maximize retention.

✅ 22-Day Study Schedule
22 days, 1 hour per day. That's it. Compare that to 150+ hours needed for traditional 3,000-word lists!

✅ Free Lifetime Updates
As we update and improve this list, you get all updates at no extra cost. We'll be with you until the end of your SAT journey.

Does vocabulary even matter on the Digital SAT?

It matters immensely. The Digital SAT has a ruthless scoring system. You can get punished by 20-40 points, sometimes even up to 50 points just by getting ONE question wrong.

If you're getting 2-3 vocabulary questions wrong simply because you didn't memorize the right words, you're missing out on at least 30-60 points. Maybe even more.

Memorizing a curated vocabulary list is the single most efficient way to raise your scores.

Real Student Results

David C. - June 2024 SAT
710 → 750 (+40 pts)
"Best $15 I spent on SAT prep. It took me like a month to go through the whole thing. What was really good was that it really FORCED you to memorize things. The practice questions were so hard if you didn't know the definitions. So when I forced myself through those questions the definitions really stuck with me. When I took the test again I got full bars on Craft and Structure and that alone raised my score by 40 points to a 750."

Yujin L. - August 2025 SAT Administration
"So... there were so many from the list. I remember I saw around 8-9 words on the test... so honestly the vocab became the easiest part of the test for me because I mean once you know the words you're usually good. Seriously the best thing I did before the test."

Ryan H. - September 2025 SAT Administration
1570 (780 RW 790M)
My SAT tutor told me to get this list and I'm really glad I listened. I hated studying vocab because the lists are always sooo long and after you memorize them once you forget them anyway. But this one was only 432 so it felt very very doable and didn't take that long to study them all. The time I saved on studying vocab allowed me to get more math grinding in. I ended up with a 1570 (780RW 790M). If you're overwhelmed with vocab prep like I was, this is a good place to start imo.

Amber T. - September 2025 SAT Administration
640 → 720 (+80 pts)
I followed the book's schedule from Day 1 all the way until the end, and my RW score went from 640 to 720 mostly from not blanking out when I saw vocab words. Wish I started with this instead of the massive ones I studied at first.

Audrey S. - October 2025 SAT Administration
I basically crammed this the week before my October test which I DO NOT recommend!!! But this list still helped a lot. When I took the SAT in August there were like 4-5 vocab words I had no clue about. This time I think there was only one I didn't know. Not perfect but way better. If you actually give yourself time to study it properly you'll probably do even better than me.

Save 128+ Hours

Make better use of your time.

The book also comes with a schedule you can follow—22 days, maximum 1 hour each day.

These 22 hours will help you destroy the vocabulary section on the SAT.

Remember that 3,000+ lists take at least 150 hours to study completely!

Traditional Lists: 3,000 words = 150+ hours
The Short List: 432 words = 22 hours

You save 128 hours for what will likely be an even better result.

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If this list doesn't help you improve your score, you can get a full refund. No questions asked.

Why can we offer this? Because students consistently report seeing multiple words from this list on every Digital SAT administration.

The methodology works.

What You'll Receive

• Instant PDF download (works on any device)
• 432 validated words with definitions
• Sample sentences for every word
• 432 practice questions
• 22-day study schedule
• Free lifetime updates
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Who This Is For

✓ Students preparing for the Digital SAT
✓ Anyone tired of massive, inefficient vocab lists
✓ Test-takers who want to maximize study efficiency
✓ Students looking to cross the 1500+ threshold
✓ Anyone who wants to save 100+ hours of study time

So what are you waiting for? Get started today! :)

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Disclaimer: This product is based on student recollections and surveys, not official SAT materials. We cannot guarantee specific content will appear on future tests. Not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board. SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.

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