SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 43

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SAT Word Skills 1

to give an explanation in detail and with precision

Ex: The guide will delineate the tour route at the beginning of the trip .

a visual or verbal representation of something

Ex: The report offered a sharp delineation of the problem .
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 weather map showed several low-pressure isobars over the region .
isochronous [adjective]

having equal or consistent durations or intervals

Ex: The engineer designed the system to emit isochronous alerts every fifteen minutes .

to separate someone or something from others

Ex: The team decided to isolate the problematic code to identify and fix the software bug .
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 .

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 .
strident [adjective]

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

Ex: The strident honking of car horns filled the busy city streets .
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 .

a peach-like fruit with smooth yellow and red skin

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

something difficult, harsh, or unpleasant to endure

Ex: The refugees endured the asperity of winter without proper shelter .

the act of damaging a person's character or reputation

Ex: They launched aspersions against the committee 's integrity .

a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve

Ex: From a young age , her aspiration has been to travel the world and experience different cultures .

to desire to have or become something

Ex: I aspire to be a successful entrepreneur and build my own business .
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 .
tenacity [noun]

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

Ex: His tenacity in pursuing his dreams inspired others .

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

Ex:
jaundiced [adjective]

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 .
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 .
islet [noun]

a small piece of land surrounded by water

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