23 words the Digital SAT draws on when a passage turns to pride and humility — each with its part of speech, a plain-English definition, and an example sentence showing how it behaves in context.
Vocabulary on the Digital SAT is tested in context, not in isolation: a Words in Context question hands you a sentence with a blank and four plausible-looking candidates, and the winner is the one whose shade of meaning fits. Studying words in a meaning-group like this one is the fastest way to build that discrimination — you learn pride and humility as a spectrum rather than as 23 unrelated definitions.
Read the definition, then the example sentence. Say the word aloud. Come back to this theme a few days later and cover the definitions — recalling a word cold is what fixes it, and rereading it is not.
The 23 words
Alphabetical. Everything in the Pride & Humility guide.
001
arrogantadjective
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance
His arrogant attitude alienated his colleagues.
002
boastfuladjective
showing excessive pride in oneself
His boastful claims were often exaggerated.
003
brashadjective
self-assertive in a rude or overbearing way
His brash comments offended the committee.
004
conceitedadjective
excessively proud of oneself
His conceited attitude made him unpopular.
005
demureadjective
reserved, modest, and shy
Her demure smile charmed everyone.
006
diffidentadjective
modest or shy due to lack of self-confidence
The diffident student rarely raised her hand.
007
egotisticaladjective
excessively conceited or self-centered
His egotistical behavior alienated his colleagues.
008
flamboyantadjective
tending to attract attention; showy
Her flamboyant style made her stand out.
009
grandioseadjective
impressive and imposing; pompous
His grandiose plans exceeded the budget.
010
haughtyadjective
arrogantly superior and disdainful
The haughty aristocrat looked down on everyone.
011
humbleadjective
having a modest view of one's importance
Despite her success, she remained humble.
012
meekadjective
quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on
The meek assistant never questioned orders.
013
modestadjective
unassuming about one's abilities
Despite her achievements, she remained modest.
014
ostentatiousadjective
characterized by vulgar display; showy
The ostentatious mansion featured gold fixtures.
015
pompousadjective
affectedly grand or self-important
The pompous official lectured everyone condescendingly.
016
pretentiousadjective
attempting to impress by affecting importance
The pretentious restaurant failed to deliver quality food.
017
self-effacingadjective
not claiming attention for oneself; modest
Her self-effacing manner belied her talents.
018
smugadjective
having excessive pride in oneself
His smug expression irritated everyone.
019
unassumingadjective
not pretentious or arrogant; modest
The unassuming hero downplayed his bravery.
020
understatedadjective
presented or expressed with restraint
His understated elegance was admired by all.
021
unpretentiousadjective
not attempting to impress others; modest and genuine
Despite her wealth, she maintained an unpretentious and down-to-earth demeanor.
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