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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 15

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SAT Word Skills 1
lineage
lineage
[noun]

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

Ex: He is proud of his royal lineage. 
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linear
linear
[Adjective]

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

Ex: In this math problem, we need to solve a set of linear equations to find the values of x and y. 
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liner
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. 
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nomenclature

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. 
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nominal
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. 
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to nominate

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

Ex: The committee decided to nominate a candidate for the prestigious award. 
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nominee
nominee
[noun]

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

Ex: The political party announced its presidential nominee for the upcoming election. 
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actuality
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. 
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actuarial
actuarial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company hired actuarial experts to evaluate its long-term liabilities. 
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to negate
to negate
[Verb]

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

Ex: He tried to negate the eyewitness accounts by accusing the witnesses of conspiring against him. 
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negation
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. 
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efficacious
efficacious
[Adjective]

achieving the intended purpose or desired result

Ex: The medication proved to be efficacious in treating the patient's symptoms. 
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efficacy
efficacy
[noun]

the power to bring about planned or wanted results

Ex: Researchers are conducting clinical trials to further evaluate the efficacy of the new vaccine. 
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efficiency

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. 
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efficient
efficient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: By implementing new organizational systems, she was able to become more efficient at managing her workload. 
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