SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 41

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to impugn [verb]

to question someone's honesty, quality, motive, etc.

Ex: For years , she had impugned the fairness of the process without any proof .

intuition [noun]

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

Ex: Intuition can guide decision-making when data is limited .

intuitive [adjective]

based on or derived from instinct rather than rational analysis

Ex: His intuitive sense of timing made him an excellent musician .

credence [noun]

belief in the truth of something

Ex: She gave credence to the rumor without checking the facts .

credible [adjective]

able to be believed or relied on

Ex: The witness provided a credible account of the incident , which helped the jury reach a verdict .

creditable [adjective]

deserving of approval or respect, though not very exceptional

Ex: While not a masterpiece , the artist 's early work is still creditable and shows potential .

credulity [noun]

the willingness to believe or trust too readily

Ex: Despite the absurdity of the rumor , it spread quickly due to the credulity of the townsfolk .

credulous [adjective]

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

Ex: Parents teach their children to be wary of strangers so they are n't too credulous and easily deceived .

creed [noun]

a set of fundamental beliefs or guiding principles

Ex: Followers of different religious traditions often have their unique creeds that define their faith .

terrestrial [adjective]

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

Ex: The terrestrial ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest supports a vast diversity of plant and animal species .

territorial [adjective]

regarding a specific region or territory

Ex: The territorial disputes between neighboring countries often lead to diplomatic tensions .

to proliferate [verb]

to grow in amount or number rapidly

Ex: If left unchecked , invasive species will proliferate in the ecosystem .

prolific [adjective]

(of an author, artist, etc.) having a high level of productivity or creativity, especially in producing a large quantity of work or ideas

Ex: The scientist was known for his prolific research output , publishing numerous papers annually .

causal [adjective]

related to the relationship between two things in which one is the cause of the other

Ex: There 's a causal relationship between smoking and lung cancer .

caustic [adjective]

the ability to chemically corrode or eat away materials, typically referring to strong acids

Ex: Extreme caution must be exercised when handling caustic materials to avoid accidents and injury .

to cauterize [verb]

to burn or seal a wound or tissue, typically to prevent infection and stop bleeding

Ex: In traditional medicine , they often cauterize wounds to prevent infection .

to expand [verb]

to spread out or stretch in various directions

Ex: With a satisfying hiss , the air mattress expanded as it was inflated with a pump .

expanse [noun]

a vast, open area or surface

Ex: The desert stretched out as an endless expanse before us .

expansion [noun]

an increase in the amount, size, importance, or degree of something

Ex: The organization announced plans for the expansion of its services to underserved communities .

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