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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: Lineage determines inheritance in some cultures .
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linear
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.
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liner
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 .
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nomenclature

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.
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nominal
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 .
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to nominate

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

Ex: The organization is nominating individuals for the upcoming leadership positions .
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nominee
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 .
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actuality
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 .
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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: Actuarial models were used to estimate the impact of the new policy .
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to negate
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 .
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negation
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 .
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efficacious
efficacious
[Adjective]

achieving the intended purpose or desired result

Ex: The company implemented an efficacious training program to enhance employee skills .
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efficacy
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 .
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efficiency

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 .
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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: An efficient team collaborates seamlessly to meet project goals .
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