noun · Easy SAT word

    Vertigo

    dizziness; a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

    Vertigo in a sentence

    The heights gave him vertigo whenever he looked down.

    Synonyms for vertigo

    • dizziness
    • spinning
    • lightheadedness

    Antonyms for vertigo

    • stability
    • steadiness
    • balance

    Practice vertigo on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like vertigo 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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