SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 9

related to heat or temperature, including how heat moves, how materials expand with temperature changes, and the energy stored in heat

referring to generation of electricity from temperature differences between materials

the electricity produced through the direct conversion of heat energy, often using a thermocouple

an armed or violent rebellion by a group seeking to challenge or overthrow a ruling government

referring to a person or group that actively opposes against established authority, usually involving a political or armed conflict

a rebellion or armed uprising against established authority

a system where people are treated differently or separated based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics

displaying minimal emotional expression or engagement

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

an action that ultimately leads to a negative outcome, often due to lack of knowledge, care, or understanding of the situation

to divide something into distinct parts

the starting point of a process, event, or entity, often associated with the formation of something new

relating to the reproductive organs of the body

relating to a grammatical case that is used to indicate possession, origin, or a close association

a person or thing that serves as an excellent model or example of a particular quality or type

representing the essential qualities, characteristics, or principles associated with a particular type or category

to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable

lacking high standards of morality, dignity, or honor

making one feel ashamed because of being very bad or unacceptable

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner