pattern

SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 15

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
SAT Word Skills 1
lineage
[noun]

the direct line of descent from a particular person

Ex: The family took great pride in their lineage, which could be traced directly back to the original settlers who founded the town .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
linear
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Linear functions are a fundamental concept in high school mathematics, crucial for understanding more complex topics.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
liner
[noun]

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

Ex: The wedding gown had a satin liner that provided a smooth and comfortable layer underneath the lace exterior .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: Paleontologists follow a nomenclature system to classify and name fossilized remains of ancient organisms.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
nominal
[Adjective]

describing something that is related to or associated with a name

Ex: The painting bore a nominal signature in the corner , signifying it as an original work by Vincent van Gogh .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

Ex: The organization is nominating individuals for the upcoming leadership positions .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
nominee
[noun]

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

Ex: As the nominee for Student Council President , she outlined her platform and goals for the upcoming school year .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
actuality
[noun]

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

Ex: It is essential in historical research to distinguish between popular beliefs and the actuality of events .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
actuarial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: When determining insurance rates , actuarial experts rely on calculations based on factors like age , health history , and risk analysis
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to negate
[Verb]

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

Ex: The scientist ’s findings negate the previous theories about the experiment .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
negation
[noun]

the act of expressing disagreement or contradiction through speech

Ex: The politician 's speech was filled with negations of his opponent 's claims .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
efficacious
[Adjective]

achieving the intended purpose or desired result

Ex: The company implemented an efficacious training program to enhance employee skills .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
efficacy
[noun]

the power to bring about planned or wanted results

Ex: The efficacy of the new policy will be assessed after a few months of implementation .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The factory prioritized efficiency by minimizing unnecessary motions on the assembly line .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
efficient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: An efficient team collaborates seamlessly to meet project goals .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
SAT Word Skills 1
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app