SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 5

review

flashcard

spelling

quiz

start-learning

navel [noun]

the elevated or empty part in the middle of the stomach, made by cutting the umbilical cord just after birth

Ex: The newborn baby still had its umbilical cord attached to its navel .

naval [adjective]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

Ex: The naval base serves as a home port for warships and submarines .

nautical [adjective]

related to ships, navigation, or the sea

Ex: Nautical terms , such as port and starboard , are used to describe directions on a ship .

quadrate [adjective]

having four right symmetrical angles like a square or a rectangle

Ex: Botanists noticed many plant cells exhibited a definitive quadrate shape when viewed under a microscope .

to quadruple [verb]

to multiply an amount or number by four

Ex: If you quadruple 5 , you get 20 .

wizened [adjective]

(of a person) having loose and wrinkled skin due to old age

Ex: A wizened face peeked out from beneath the shawl , eyes still sharp despite the years .

anagram [noun]

any phrase or word that is made by shuffling the letters of another phrase or word

Ex: English teachers challenge students to analyze a poem and find its anagrams, hidden meanings revealed through rearranged letters.

analogous [adjective]

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

Ex: The function of a heart in a human body is analogous to the function of a pump in a hydraulic system .

analogy [noun]

a comparison between two different things, done to explain the similarities between them

Ex: She used an analogy to explain how a computer works like a brain .

eclat [noun]

a remarkable accomplishment

Ex: The company 's new product launch was a success , receiving eclat in the market and generating significant sales .

eclectic [adjective]

containing what is best of various ideas, styles, methods, beliefs, etc.

Ex: Their wedding had an eclectic theme , combining elements from different cultural traditions and personal tastes .

eclipse [noun]

a period during which the sun or moon is temporarily obscured by the shadow of another celestial body

Ex: An eclipse occurs when the Earth , moon , and sun align perfectly .

gaiety [noun]

a feeling of happiness and joy

Ex: Despite obstacles , she maintained a spirit of optimism , warmth and gaiety .

gaily [adverb]

in a happy manner

Ex: The birds chirped gaily in the morning sunlight .

witticism [noun]

a clever and playful statement

Ex: During the meeting , he lightened the mood with a well-timed witticism that broke the tension .

witty [adjective]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

Ex: She always has a witty remark ready , making everyone laugh with her clever humor .

SAT Word Skills 1
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4
Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7	Lesson 8
Lesson 9	Lesson 10	Lesson 11	Lesson 12
Lesson 13	Lesson 14	Lesson 15	Lesson 16
Lesson 17	Lesson 18	Lesson 19	Lesson 20
Lesson 21	Lesson 22	Lesson 23	Lesson 24
Lesson 25	Lesson 26	Lesson 27	Lesson 28
Lesson 29	Lesson 30	Lesson 31	Lesson 32
Lesson 33	Lesson 34	Lesson 35	Lesson 36
Lesson 37	Lesson 38	Lesson 39	Lesson 40
Lesson 41	Lesson 42	Lesson 43	Lesson 44
Lesson 45	Lesson 46	Lesson 47	Lesson 48
Lesson 49	Lesson 50