SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 2

to clearly show disapproval, which can discourage others from a particular action or behavior

Ex: Witnessing the misconduct , the teacher discountenanced the students ' disruptive behavior and promptly addressed the issue .

to speak at length in a formal or confident manner about a particular topic, often showing expertise

Ex: He tends to discourse passionately when discussing literature .
discourteous [adjective]

having no manners or respect for others

Ex: Despite being asked politely , the person in line continued to be discourteous by pushing and cutting in front of others .

to reveal something to the public, especially a secret

Ex: In the coming weeks , a team of investigators will discover evidence that will expose a major scandal .

to make someone or something be no longer respected

Ex: The investigation 's findings discredited the previously respected company .

to compare different pieces of information and examine them to find their differences

Ex: The IT department will collate the user feedback and bug reports to prioritize software improvements and enhancements .
proletarian [adjective]

relating to a member of the working class

Ex: Amidst the economic downturn , the proletarian neighborhoods were hit hardest , facing high unemployment rates and poverty

the class of people who do physical labor as a job, especially in factories or industries

Ex: As automation continues to advance , there are concerns about the impact on the livelihoods of the proletariat , as jobs become increasingly scarce .

to turn or move in a spiral motion

Ex: As the water drained from the bathtub , it formed a whirlpool , causing the toy boats to gyrate in a swirling spiral .

a device that maintains its orientation regardless of movement

Ex: The astronaut 's spacesuit featured an integrated gyroscope system , aiding in maintaining orientation and balance during extravehicular activities .
boor [noun]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

Ex: The boor 's disregard for etiquette was evident in every social setting .
boorish [adjective]

having rude or disrespectful manners

Ex: She refused to tolerate his boorish behavior any longer .

a behavior or an action that goes beyond what is considered reasonable, appropriate, or customary

Ex:
exorbitant [adjective]

exceeding the reasonable or accepted boundaries

Ex: Her exorbitant expectations for her children 's academic performance caused immense pressure and anxiety within the family .

the act of confusing people by making things complicated to understand

Ex: Through his clever storytelling and enigmatic clues , the author masterfully wove a web of mystification , keeping readers on the edge of their seats .
mystique [noun]

an aura of power or mystery around something or someone that makes them seem more interesting or special

Ex: Within the ancient temple , shrouded in secrecy and surrounded by legends , there was an undeniable mystique that drew countless visitors .

to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task

Ex: The government passed a law to expedite the construction of critical infrastructure projects .
expeditious [adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: With the goal of achieving expeditious results , the organization invested in advanced technology and automation .