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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 25

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SAT Word Skills 2
to qualify

to characterize something by denoting its distinct attributes, nature, or features

Ex: He qualified the product by mentioning its unique features .
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qualitative
qualitative
[Adjective]

related to or involving quality of something, not numbers or amounts

Ex: The qualitative evaluation of teaching effectiveness considers factors like student engagement and critical thinking skills .
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emphasis
emphasis
[noun]

special importance given to something over other items or considerations

Ex: In their marketing campaign , the company aimed to put emphasis on their new product 's innovative features to distinguish it from competitors .
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to emphasize

to highlight something and make it easier to notice by drawing attention toward it

Ex: The chef arranged the garnish to emphasize the dish ’s vibrant colors and textures .
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emphatic
emphatic
[Adjective]

leaving no room for alternative interpretation through strength of expression and certainty

Ex: Facing accusations , the defendant delivered an emphatic denial , punctuating certain words for emphasis .
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to compute

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Ex: The team computed the amount of materials needed for the construction .
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computation

the process of calculating numerical results through the performance of math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Ex: My calculator helps me do hard math computations quickly .
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galvanic
galvanic
[Adjective]

related to or involving the production of electricity through a chemical reaction

Ex: Engineers must consider galvanic effects when selecting materials for applications involving contact with seawater .
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galvanism
galvanism
[noun]

the production of electricity through chemical reactions

Ex: Modern batteries rely on principles of galvanism to generate electricity through oxidation-reduction reactions .
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to galvanize

to make a muscle move using electricity

Ex: The scientists used a small electric current to galvanize the isolated frog leg and induce muscle contractions .
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arbor
arbor
[noun]

a shelter in a park or garden, that is surrounded by plants, such as climbing shrubs or vines, that people can sit under and relax

Ex: Grapevines climbed all over the arbor at the end of the driveway , signaling visitors had arrived at the farmhouse .
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arboreal
arboreal
[Adjective]

related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems

Ex: Researchers installed camouflaged motion sensor cameras to study the diverse activity taking place high in the arboreal stratum of tree crowns.
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arboriculture

the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, and vines

Ex: As part of their environmental studies degree , students take courses in tree identification , plant pathology , and arboriculture techniques .
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discomfort

an unpleasant physical feeling, like a mild or moderate pain, tightness, irritation, itch, or lack of ease in the body

Ex: The minor discomfort of a headache was soon gone after taking some medicine .
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to discomfit

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious

Ex: An unexpected compliment from their crush discomfited them with a wave of self-consciousness .
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sociable
sociable
[Adjective]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Ex: The new employee seemed sociable, chatting with coworkers during lunch .
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socialist
socialist
[Adjective]

related to a system where resources are collectively owned and distributed equally among citizens

Ex: The country's transition to a socialist economy faced resistance from entrenched interests and foreign powers.
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profuse
profuse
[Adjective]

existing or occurring in large amounts

Ex: The artist’s work was marked by a profuse use of colors and textures, creating a rich and dynamic visual experience.
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profusion
profusion
[noun]

an unusually or even luxuriously large volume of people or things concentrated into an area

Ex: There was a profusion of guests at the large party , making it difficult to move through the crowded rooms .
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profuseness

the quality or state of something being present in large quantities that go beyond normal levels

Ex: Documenting extensive injuries , the medical report noted the profuseness of lacerations and blood loss from the accident .
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