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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 43

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SAT Word Skills 1
to delineate

to give an explanation in detail and with precision

Ex: The teacher will delineate the rules of the experiment for the students. 
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delineation

a visual or verbal representation of something

Ex: The novel's rich delineation of the city brought it to life. 
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isobar
isobar
[noun]

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

Ex: The meteorologist drew isobars to predict wind patterns. 
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isochronous
isochronous
[Adjective]

having equal or consistent durations or intervals

Ex: For their meditation routine, they used an app that produced isochronous tones to aid concentration. 
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to isolate

to separate someone or something from others

Ex: The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior. 
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isothermal
isothermal
[Adjective]

relating to or occurring at a constant temperature

Ex: The laboratory equipment was set to perform the experiment under isothermal circumstances to avoid any temperature fluctuations. 
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stridency
stridency
[noun]

the quality of being loud and unpleasant to listen to

Ex: The stridency of the alarm clock made it impossible to ignore in the morning. 
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strident
strident
[Adjective]

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

Ex: The strident alarm jolted everyone awake in the middle of the night. 
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nectar
nectar
[noun]

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

Ex: She carefully collected the nectar from the blooming flowers to make a delicious homemade honey. 
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nectarine
nectarine
[noun]

a peach-like fruit with smooth yellow and red skin

Ex: I love biting into a juicy nectarine on a hot summer day. 
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asperity
asperity
[noun]

something difficult, harsh, or unpleasant to endure

Ex: The asperities of life in the desert tested their endurance. 
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aspersion
aspersion
[noun]

the act of damaging a person's character or reputation

Ex: The editorial cast aspersions on the mayor's honesty. 
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aspiration

a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve

Ex: Her lifelong aspiration is to become a successful novelist and publish her own book. 
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to aspire
to aspire
[Verb]

to desire to have or become something

Ex: Living in a small town, he always aspired to travel the world and experience different cultures firsthand. 
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tenacious
tenacious
[Adjective]

having a strong memory or ability to remember

Ex: She had a tenacious ability to remember names, never forgetting a person she had met. 
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tenacity
tenacity
[noun]

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

Ex: Her tenacity helped her overcome numerous setbacks. 
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to jaundice

to affect or be affected by the medical condition known as jaundice, characterized by a yellowing of the skin or eyes

Ex: After the newborn was diagnosed with high bilirubin levels, the doctors were concerned he might jaundice. 
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jaundiced
jaundiced
[Adjective]

affected by negative feelings, leading to a biased view

Ex: Some argued that the news article had a jaundiced undertone, raising doubts about the journalist's objectivity. 
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isle
isle
[noun]

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

Ex: The isles of Greece are known for their picturesque landscapes and rich history. 
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islet
islet
[noun]

a small piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: From the airplane, we could see several islets scattered throughout the turquoise waters. 
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