SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 15

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lineage [noun]

the line of descendants or family line originating from a specific individual

Ex: Noble lineage often carries social prestige .

linear [adjective]

related to equations that create straight lines when graphed, indicating a constant rate of change

Ex:

liner [noun]

a thin layer of fabric that is sewn inside the main fabric of a garment

Ex: The raincoat had a waterproof liner that kept him dry and protected from the elements .

nomenclature [noun]

a system used for assigning names to elements within a particular field

Ex: Astronomers use a specific nomenclature to name celestial objects , such as stars , galaxies , and planets .

nominal [adjective]

describing something that is related to or associated with a name

Ex: The company 's logo prominently featured the nominal signature of its founder .

to nominate [verb]

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

Ex: While the selection process was ongoing , members were nominating their colleagues for various honors .

nominee [noun]

someone who has been officially suggested for a position, award, etc.

Ex: The nominee for Best Actor delivered a powerful performance that captivated audiences and critics alike .

actuality [noun]

the state or quality of being real, existing, or true

Ex: The documentary provided a glimpse into the actuality of life in a remote village .

actuarial [adjective]

relating to the statistical assessment of risk, especially in insurance, finance, or pension planning, based on mathematical models and probability

Ex: His actuarial report warned of rising healthcare costs over the next decade .

to negate [verb]

to say that something either does not exist or is not true

Ex: The witness 's testimony was intended to negate the allegations made by the prosecution .

negation [noun]

the act of expressing disagreement or contradiction through speech

Ex: The witness 's testimony provided a strong negation of the defendant 's alibi .

efficacious [adjective]

achieving the intended purpose or desired result

Ex: The new marketing strategy was efficacious , increasing sales by 20 % .

efficacy [noun]

the power to bring about planned or wanted results

Ex: The study tested the efficacy of the new medication in treating the disease .

efficiency [noun]

the ability to act or function with minimum effort, time, and resources

Ex: Home renovations took less time with the contractor 's efficiency in planning and order of tasks .

efficient [adjective]

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

Ex: The efficient manager streamlined the workflow to boost productivity .

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