SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 18

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urban [adjective]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

Ex: Urban sociology explores how people interact within city environments .

urbane [adjective]

sophisticated, refined, and exudes confidence from extensive social experience

Ex: She had an urbane way of handling even the most difficult conversations .

urbanity [noun]

a refined politeness and sophistication in behavior and manner

Ex: As a host , his urbanity set guests at ease , making every event memorable .

aerial [adjective]

having a connection to or being located in the air

Ex: The drone captured stunning aerial footage of the city .

aeronaut [noun]

an individual who pilots or operates an aircraft

Ex: The early days of flight saw brave aeronauts testing the limits of their rudimentary machines .

generality [noun]

the quality of being broad, widespread, or universally applicable

Ex: The generality of these rules means they can be applied in various scenarios .

to generalize [verb]

to form a broad conclusion or principle by considering specific instances

Ex: Teachers often generalize patterns from student responses .

generic [adjective]

referring to traits that are shared by all members of a particular biological genus

Ex: The entomologist documented the generic characteristics of insect species found in the tropical rainforest .

generosity [noun]

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

Ex: Generosity is one of the core values of the organization , encouraging members to give back to those in need .

monocracy [noun]

a system of governance where a singular authority rules without any legal or oppositional constraints

Ex: Critics argue that under the guise of stability , the leader 's monocracy suppressed basic human rights .

monogram [noun]

a design made of two or more interwoven letters, typically one's initials, used on stationery or embroidered on apparel

Ex: The couple chose a unique monogram for their wedding invitations , intertwining the initials of their first names .

monograph [noun]

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

Ex: Dr. Smith published a monograph on the history of ancient civilizations , which has become a seminal work in the field .

monolith [noun]

a large, singular stone block, frequently used as a pillar or memorial

Ex: The park was famous for its giant stone monolith , which attracted tourists from all over the world .

monologue [noun]

a speech spoken to oneself, often as a way of expressing thoughts or emotions aloud

Ex: He paced the room , delivering a monologue to himself .

monomania [noun]

an excessive and unhealthy obsession with a singular subject or idea to an extent that it becomes overwhelming and harmful

Ex: The novelist , known for his deep dives into subjects , was sometimes criticized for his apparent monomania on specific themes .

monopoly [noun]

exclusive control or ownership of a particular commodity, service, or resource

Ex: The media conglomerate sought a monopoly over local television channels .

monosyllable [noun]

a word or expression comprised of a single syllable

Ex: In the spelling bee , she was first given a simple monosyllable before moving on to more complex terms .

monotone [noun]

a continuous, unvaried pitch or tone in speech or sound

Ex: Presenters are often advised to avoid speaking in a monotone to keep listeners engaged .

monotony [noun]

the constant lack of change and variety that is boring

Ex: The daily routine had become a tedious monotony , with no excitement or variation .

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