SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 15

the direct line of descent from a particular person

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

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

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

describing something that is related to or associated with a name

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

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

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

related to statistical and mathematical methods, used in the insurance and financial fields

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

the act of expressing disagreement or contradiction through speech

(of a treatment or drug) demonstrating positive and successful results when tested

the power to bring about planned or wanted results

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

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