With the help of reports from Reddit's r/SAT, I’ve compiled a list of the most common and challenging vocabulary from the August 2024 US and International SATs. I've put these into a quiz format for students and parents to challenge themselves. Good luck!

SAT Vocabulary August 2024 Round 1 - Warm-up Reading Passage

Instructions: Read this passage carefully before taking your quiz. All 13 vocabulary words from August 2024 Round 1 appear in context. Pay attention to how each word is used naturally in the story.

The Research Breakthrough

Dr. Sarah Kim stood at the apex of her career, finally ready to present research that would illuminate one of medicine's most persistent mysteries. Her analytical approach to studying rare genetic disorders had led to a novel treatment protocol that promised unprecedented results.

The journey had been arduous—three years of rigorous testing, countless failed experiments, and nebulous data that seemed to contradict established medical theory. Critics had tried to obliterate her funding proposals, arguing that her methods lacked sincerity and scientific validity.

But Sarah's laboratory results spoke for themselves. The new therapy's efficacy exceeded all expectations, with patient recovery rates that would accentuate the importance of personalized medicine. The treatment didn't just address symptoms; it could rectify the underlying genetic defects that caused these devastating conditions.

The medical community had come to esteem Sarah's work, recognizing her unique ability to synthesize complex biochemical data into practical therapeutic solutions. Her research had transformed from a career-defining challenge into a breakthrough that would benefit thousands of patients worldwide.

As Sarah prepared for her presentation at the International Medical Conference, she reflected on the skeptics who had dismissed her theories as too experimental. Now, with peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial data supporting her findings, those same critics would have to acknowledge the legitimacy of her revolutionary approach.

The sincerity of her commitment to helping patients had never wavered, even during the most difficult phases of her research. Standing before her life's work, Sarah knew she had achieved something truly remarkable.