SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 27

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SAT Word Skills 2
radiance [noun]

a happy, glowing look from being really healthy and feeling great on the inside

Ex: Vacation did wonders for restoring her depleted energy levels and radiance .

extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

forensic [adjective]

relating to the formation and presentation of arguments in a reasoned, logical manner

Ex: Their team emphasized forensic preparation to rigorously argue any side of an issue .

the scientific techniques that help police solve crimes

Ex: Advances in DNA forensics have helped solve many cold cases years after the original crimes .
prophecy [noun]

the divine power or spiritual gift of foretelling future events through inspiration or revelation from a sacred source

Ex: Seers employ transcendental prophecy gifts seeing into possible futures outside normal perception via trance states and omen interpretation .

to predict or declare future events, often with a sense of divine inspiration or insight

Ex: The spiritual leader claimed to prophesy through visions and dreams .
benign [adjective]

referring to impacts or influences that are advantageous or helpful

Ex: Warm weather and nutrient-rich soil provided a benign growing condition for the garden plants .

an act of kindness, care, mercy, or consideration for another

Ex: The elderly woman 's warm smile and caring words offered great benignities to those feeling lonely or distressed .

to greatly admire or respect someone or something

Ex: In the military , soldiers esteem leaders who show bravery and look out for their well-being .
estimable [adjective]

deserving of admiration or approval

Ex: His estimable record of community service has won him much admiration over the years .
oral [adjective]

of or relating to the mouth, mouth region, or structures located in the mouth

Ex: Oral lesions can indicate systemic disease .
to orate [verb]

to speak formally and at length, especially in a public setting

Ex: During the ceremony , the valedictorian had the opportunity to orate about the graduating class 's achievements .
oratorio [noun]

a lengthy musical composition with a religious theme based on the Bible written for orchestra, choirs and singers without using costumes, action, or any scenery

Ex: Handel became a master of the oratorio form , writing numerous beautiful and influential works in this style .
oratory [noun]

the art or practice of formal public speaking and debate

Ex: She has a gift for oratory that allows her to eloquently advocate for important causes .
oracle [noun]

a message or prophecy that is conveyed by a priest or priestess

Ex: No one could decipher the true meaning of the cryptic oracle pronounced by the soothsayer .
oracular [adjective]

referring to prophecies made by a person having access to hidden knowledge

Ex: His dream visions held oracular significance for his people , warning of dangers or foretelling blessings from the gods .

(of a substance) to form bubbles that rise to the surface, as in carbonated beverages

Ex: Hot lava fountains and geysers explosively effervesced in the active volcanic zone .
effervescent [adjective]

a type of drink that produces bubbles or fizz, often through the addition of carbon dioxide, creating a refreshing and invigorating texture and taste

Ex:

a gathering of individuals converging at a shared venue or event

Ex: Tech entrepreneurs attended the global confluence to network and pitch their startups .
confluent [adjective]

joining together at the same point, such as two streams that converge into one channel

Ex: The two philosophical traditions gradually influenced each other at confluent borders as thinkers exchanged innovations .