SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 28

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SAT Word Skills 1
tedious [adjective]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

Ex: The tedious commute to work in heavy traffic was a daily ordeal for many city dwellers .
tedium [noun]

the state of being wearied or bored due to repetitive or unchanging activities

Ex: Attending the same meetings week after week brought a sense of tedium she could n't shake off .
resolute [adjective]

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

Ex: A resolute leader inspires confidence and commitment from their team .

an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote

Ex: The proposed resolution was met with controversy , sparking heated debates before the vote .

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: Communities hold meetings to resolve issues and enhance local living conditions .
cursive [adjective]

characterized by letters that are joined in a flowing manner

Ex: Many schools still teach cursive writing in the early grades .
cursory [adjective]

performed quickly and superficially, with little attention to detail

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a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

Ex: The comedian 's routine was full of hyperbole , exaggerating everyday situations to absurd proportions for comedic effect .
hypercritical [adjective]

prone to overly harsh judgments and unreasonably critical of small faults

Ex: Many artists feel that art critics can sometimes be hypercritical , focusing more on flaws than the overall vision .
nausea [noun]

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

Ex: She experienced nausea after eating too much at the fair .

to make someone feel very disgusted, often in a moral sense

Ex: His dishonesty nauseates many people .

a person of lower rank who serves or works under someone of higher authority

Ex: As an underling in the firm , she had to complete all the tasks that were handed down to her .

to place two or more things side by side, especially for the purpose of comparison

Ex: She juxtaposed modern furniture against antique architecture for a striking effect .

the act of placing two things side by side to produce a contrasting effect

Ex: The juxtaposition of light and shadow in the painting created a striking contrast , highlighting the artist 's mastery of chiaroscuro .

a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

Ex: After weeks of a persistent cough , the doctor diagnosed him with bronchitis .
bronchus [noun]

a major airway in the respiratory system that branches off from the trachea and leads to the lungsea

Ex: When you have asthma , your bronchus can get really tight .
optic [adjective]

relating to the eyes or vision

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optician [noun]

a person whose job is to test people's eyes and sight or to make and supply glasses or contacts

Ex: The optician adjusted the frames to fit his face perfectly .