The August 2025 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - International Version (Round 2)
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 2025 International SAT. I've put these into a quiz format for students and parents to challenge themselves. Good luck!
SAT Vocabulary August 2025 International - Round 2 - Warm-up Reading Passage
Instructions: Read this passage carefully before taking your quiz. All 12 vocabulary words from August 2025 International SAT Round 2 appear in context. Pay attention to how each word is used naturally in the story.
The Urban Planning Revolution
The city council had partitioned the downtown area into distinct zones for residential, commercial, and cultural development, creating clear boundaries that would guide urban growth for decades to come. This systematic approach represented the epitome of modern city planning, combining efficiency with aesthetic appeal.
Dr. Maria Santos, the lead urban planner, believed that green spaces were quintessential to any thriving metropolitan area. Her designs as such prioritized parks and community gardens that would pervade every neighborhood, ensuring that nature remained accessible to all residents regardless of their economic status.
The planning committee approached each decision with careful circumspection, weighing the potential consequences of every proposed change. They understood that hasty urban development could create problems that would manifest in traffic congestion, pollution, and social inequality for generations.
The team's research revealed a troubling discrepancy between the city's stated commitment to affordable housing and the actual number of units being constructed. This gap was perceptible to anyone who examined the housing indices carefully, showing that luxury developments were far outpacing affordable options.
Dr. Santos argued that access to quality housing should be universal, not limited to those with substantial financial resources. Her comprehensive plan sought to address these disparities through innovative zoning policies that would supercede the outdated regulations that had previously governed downtown development.
The proposal included detailed statistical indices that demonstrated how integrated planning could reduce inequality while promoting economic growth. The data showed that neighborhoods with mixed-income housing and abundant green space consistently outperformed homogeneous developments in measures of community satisfaction and property values.
Critics initially questioned whether such an ambitious plan could succeed, but the manifest benefits became clear as the first phase of construction began. The new developments created a template that other cities could adapt, proving that thoughtful urban planning could transform entire metropolitan areas.
Section 1: Vocabulary Matching - Round 2
Click on a word, then click on its matching definition
Section 2: Root & Prefix Matching
Connect each root or prefix with its meaning and examples
Roots & Prefixes
Meanings
Section 3: SAT-Style Context Questions - Round 2
Choose the word that best completes each passage
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