SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 34

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SAT Word Skills 1

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor 's suggestions .
revisal [noun]

the act or process of reviewing and making changes or corrections to a text or plan

Ex: The play 's director requested a revisal of certain scenes to enhance the emotional impact on the audience .

to make expressive gestures, especially while speaking, to emphasize or convey meaning

Ex: The teacher gesticulated to help explain the complex idea .

to express a meaning with a movement of the hands, face, head, etc.

Ex: During the negotiation , they gestured towards the proposed terms on the whiteboard .
applicable [adjective]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

Ex: The safety guidelines are applicable to all employees working in hazardous environments .

the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task

Ex: The teacher demonstrated the application of theory in practice .
to exude [verb]

to discharge a substance, especially in small amounts or droplets

Ex: The cactus has the ability to exude moisture during the driest conditions , sustaining itself in the desert .
exuberant [adjective]

filled with lively energy and excitement

Ex: Her exuberant personality lit up the room , bringing smiles to everyone 's faces .

being able to do something the same way every time, without errors

Ex: In cooking , using the same amount of an ingredient every time shows precision .
aquatic [adjective]

related to or adapted for living or functioning in water

Ex: Aquatic plants , such as algae and seaweed , thrive in freshwater and marine environments .
aqueduct [noun]

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

Ex: Many historic aqueducts are now popular tourist attractions .
aqueous [adjective]

relating to, resembling, or composed of water

Ex: Certain medications are better absorbed in the body when taken in aqueous form .
subaquatic [adjective]

relating to organisms or plants that live or function both on land and in water

the ability to use one's hands or body skillfully and quickly to perform tasks

Ex: His dexterity with the piano keys impressed the audience .
dexterous [adjective]

skillful or quick in using one's hands or body

Ex: Her dexterous movements in the kitchen made her a master chef .

the starting point of an activity or event

Ex: The project faced challenges from its inception , requiring constant adaptation .
inceptive [adjective]

marking the beginning or start of something

Ex: The company 's inceptive product laid the foundation for a range of innovative gadgets .
opulence [noun]

wealth or affluence, especially when displayed in a showy manner

Ex: The movie aimed to depict the opulence of the 1920s , showcasing luxurious fashion and grand events .
opulent [adjective]

showy and luxurious in appearance

Ex: The opulent ballroom was filled with chandeliers , velvet drapes , and ornate furnishings .