SAT Word Skills 1 - Aralin 17

a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse

pagsasaklaw

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

pagsasalaysay

a statement that confirms something as true or valid

pagkukumpuni

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

paborable

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

tangkilik

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

tibay

having the ability to last over a long period of time

matatag

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

mapanira

to lessen or adjust the level, speed, or intensity of something

mabawasan

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

katamtaman

someone who, as a job, helps opposing sides come to an agreement

tagapamagitan

the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically a responsibility, obligation, or consequence

pag-iwas

using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer

palikero

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

nakaunat

referring to something that is repetitive and restates the same idea or meaning using different words

tautolohikal

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

tautolohiya

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

kapricho

prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind

mapagpabagu-bago

describing someone who is overly critical or picky, especially about small things

maselan