pattern

SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 5

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
SAT Word Skills 2

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

Ex: Witnessing the misconduct , the discountenanced the students ' disruptive behavior and promptly addressed the issue .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to talk about something confidently, suggesting that one is well informed about it

Ex: In the upcoming class , the teacher discourse on the significance of critical thinking skills , emphasizing their role in decision-making .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
discourteous
[Adjective]

having no manners or respect for others

Ex: Despite being asked politely , the person in line continued to discourteous by pushing and cutting in front of others .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to reveal something to the public, especially a secret

Ex: In the coming weeks , a team of investigators discover evidence that will expose a major scandal .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to make someone or something be no longer respected

Ex: Rumors spread discredit his reputation , despite his innocence .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: He spent collating the results of the survey to identify key findings .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
collateral
[Adjective]

situated alongside something

Ex: Collateral branches extended from the tree , providing additional support to the main trunk .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
proletarian
[Adjective]

relating to a member of the working class

Ex: Amidst the economic downturn , proletarian neighborhoods were hit hardest , facing high unemployment rates and poverty
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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 proletariat, as jobs become increasingly scarce .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to gyrate
[Verb]

to turn or move in a spiral motion

Ex: The amusement park ride made the passengers feel as if they were about gyrate off the ground .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
gyroscope
[noun]

a device that maintains its orientation regardless of movement

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

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

Ex: Despite his wealth , he was seen as boor due to his lack of refinement .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
boorish
[Adjective]

having rude or disrespectful manners

Ex: boorish conduct at the event embarrassed their friends .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The company's CEO was criticized for his exorbitant salary, which was seen as disproportionate to the performance of the business.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
exorbitant
[Adjective]

exceeding the reasonable or accepted boundaries

Ex: exorbitant demands during negotiations made it difficult to reach a fair agreement .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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 mystification, keeping readers on the edge of their seats .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
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 mystique that drew countless visitors .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The government passed a law expedite the construction of critical infrastructure projects .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
expeditious
[Adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: expeditious decision-making process helped resolve the issue quickly .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app