Studying for the SAT / ACT / GRE using Vocabulary.com

Most standardized reading comprehension exams also test your vocabulary knowledge. It's very likely that the words you learn on Vocabulary.com will also appear on high stakes entrance exams like the SAT, ACT, or GRE. Our experts have chosen the words that are most likely to appear in academic and business writing, and these words also commonly appear on those exams.

Vocabulary.com is the perfect learning tool to prepare you for such standardized reading exams since both the site and the exams tend to ask students to identify the correct meaning of a word that is used in context. Since Vocabulary.com teaches academic vocabulary words that commonly have multiple meanings, players will be exposed to sentence-based questions on those words that will require them to interpret contextual clues in order to choose the correct answer. This type of practice is essential for preparing for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.

The best way to learn vocabulary with Vocabulary.com is to work a little bit each day. If you know your test is coming up in 6 months, start using Vocabulary.com for 15 minutes a day. You’ll find your vocabulary improving, which will then lead to higher test scores. You should also explore our Test Prep section on the lists page to identify word lists created for specific exams.