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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 1
navel
navel
[noun]

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

Ex: In some cultures, the navel is considered a sacred symbol representing the connection between mother and child. 
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naval
naval
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The naval academy trains officers for service in the navy. 
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nautical
nautical
[Adjective]

related to ships, navigation, or the sea

Ex: Nautical charts are used by sailors to navigate the open ocean. 
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quadrate
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. 
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to quadruple

to multiply an amount or number by four

Ex: The company plans to quadruple its production capacity by investing in new manufacturing facilities. 
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wizened
wizened
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The wizened old man sat by the fire, telling stories of his youth with a raspy voice. 
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anagram
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. 
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analogous
analogous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The structure of a bird's wing is analogous to that of a bat's wing, despite their evolutionary differences. 
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analogy
analogy
[noun]

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

Ex: Emma employed the analogy of a river flowing downstream to illustrate the passage of time and the inevitability of change. 
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eclat
eclat
[noun]

a remarkable accomplishment

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

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

Ex: Their restaurant had an eclectic ethnic menu that blended flavors from around the world. 
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eclipse
eclipse
[noun]

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

Ex: We watched the solar eclipse through special protective glasses. 
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gaiety
gaiety
[noun]

a feeling of happiness and joy

Ex: Despite obstacles, she maintained a spirit of optimism, warmth and gaiety. 
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gaily
gaily
[Adverb]

in a happy manner

Ex: The birds chirped gaily in the morning sunlight. 
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witticism
witticism
[noun]

a clever and playful statement

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

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

Ex: His witty banter kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening. 
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