SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 25

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logic [noun]

a field of study that deals with the ways of thinking, explaining, and reasoning

Ex: Some debate topics require a strong foundation in logic to ensure the arguments presented are coherent and valid .

logical [adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: It 's logical to assume that if you practice regularly , your skills will improve over time .

logician [noun]

a person who specializes in or is skilled at symbolic logic and reasoning

Ex: The debate team 's secret weapon was a logician who could dismantle any argument with impeccable reasoning .

logistics [noun]

the management of supplying labor and materials as needed for an operation or task

Ex: The logistics team ensured that the construction project proceeded smoothly by coordinating the delivery of materials and scheduling labor as needed .

cynic [noun]

a person who doubts or questions the sincerity and motives of others

Ex: Many viewed him as a cynic because he always doubted the intentions behind charitable acts.

cynical [adjective]

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

Ex: The cynical old man believed that acts of kindness were merely disguised selfishness .

cynicism [noun]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

Ex: Cynicism often leads individuals to question the sincerity of others ' actions , suspecting that ulterior motives drive even the most seemingly altruistic behaviors .

haughtiness [noun]

the display of extreme arrogance and disrespect toward others

Ex: The manager 's haughtiness was evident when he would n't even acknowledge the janitor 's greeting .

haughty [adjective]

acting proud and looking down on others

Ex: The team captain 's haughty attitude made it challenging for the younger players to voice their opinions .

condensation [noun]

the process or result of something becoming smaller or compressed

Ex: The condensation of materials reduced the storage space required .

to condense [verb]

to shorten by removing extra details or unnecessary content

Ex: The speaker had to condense his hour-long presentation into a 15-minute TED Talk .

to condescend [verb]

to talk down to someone or act superior

Ex: It 's frustrating when someone condescends instead of offering genuine assistance .

condescending [adjective]

behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled

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condescension [noun]

the act of treating others as if they are less important

Ex: His condescension was evident when he commented on how " simple " everyone else 's jobs seemed compared to his .

literacy [noun]

the capability to read and write

Ex: The government has launched several initiatives to boost literacy nationwide .

literal [adjective]

focusing on the exact words only, without looking for deeper or implied meanings

Ex: The joke flew over her head because she always thinks in literal terms .

literati [noun]

intellectuals or well-educated people interested in literature and scholarly writing

Ex: In the 18th century , correspondence among the European literati shaped modern thought .

literature [noun]

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Ex: She enjoys classic literature , particularly the works of Shakespeare .

descent [noun]

a movement or action of coming or going downward

Ex: The descent of the plane was smooth , signaling our imminent landing .

descendant [adjective]

moving from a higher to a lower place or position

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