adjective · Easy SAT word

    Intense

    forceful; possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

    Intense in a sentence

    The intense heat made it difficult to work outside.

    Synonyms for intense

    • strong
    • extreme
    • fierce

    Antonyms for intense

    • mild
    • weak
    • gentle

    Practice intense on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like intense appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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