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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 43

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to give an explanation in detail and with precision

Ex: By the end of the session , the consultant will have delineated all the contract details .
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a visual or verbal representation of something

Ex: The historian 's delineation of events was both vivid and balanced .
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isobar
[noun]

(in meteorology) a line on a map or chart connecting points that have the same atmospheric pressure at a given moment

Ex: Isobars help visualize pressure systems in weather forecasting .
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isochronous
[Adjective]

having equal or consistent durations or intervals

Ex: The engineer designed the system to emit isochronous alerts every fifteen minutes .
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to separate someone or something from others

Ex: During the outbreak , individuals with symptoms were isolated to prevent the spread of the virus .
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isothermal
[Adjective]

relating to or occurring at a constant temperature

Ex: The isothermal process ensures that the substance remains stable and does n't decompose due to heat .
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stridency
[noun]

the quality of being loud and unpleasant to listen to

Ex: She turned down the radio , hoping to escape the stridency of the advertisement that was playing .
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strident
[Adjective]

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

Ex: The strident screech of the brakes made everyone flinch .
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nectar
[noun]

a sweet, liquid substance produced by flowers and used by insects as a source of energy

Ex: They watched as the bees buzzed around , sipping the nectar from the colorful blossoms .
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nectarine
[noun]

a peach-like fruit with smooth yellow and red skin

Ex: The vibrant orange color of a ripe nectarine is so appealing .
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asperity
[noun]

something difficult, harsh, or unpleasant to endure

Ex: Travelers complained about the asperities of the long , rugged journey .
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aspersion
[noun]

the act of damaging a person's character or reputation

Ex: Journalists avoided aspersions that could lead to lawsuits .
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a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve

Ex: The student 's aspiration to attend medical school drives her studies .
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to aspire
[Verb]

to desire to have or become something

Ex: She aspires to become a renowned scientist and make significant discoveries .
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tenacious
[Adjective]

having a strong memory or ability to remember

Ex: Even after years , Marianne was tenacious in recalling her childhood memories in vivid detail .
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tenacity
[noun]

the quality or trait of being persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up, especially in the face of challenges or obstacles

Ex: Their team 's tenacity resulted in a successful project .
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to affect or be affected by the medical condition known as jaundice, characterized by a yellowing of the skin or eyes

Ex: Prolonged liver disease can cause a patient to jaundice, indicating a serious issue.
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jaundiced
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affected by negative feelings, leading to a biased view

Ex: Sarah 's jaundiced view on the recent city elections was heavily swayed by her personal disagreements .
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isle
[noun]

an island, especially a small one, that may be part of a larger island or group of islands

Ex: The resort is situated on a private isle in the Indian Ocean .
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islet
[noun]

a small piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: The treasure map indicated that the gold was buried on an islet off the coast of the main island .
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