SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 37

resembling or suggestive of a sculpture in terms of inner stillness and collected strength

a small sculpture, typically one that represents a person

the high level of respect people have for someone based on their impressive achievements

an officially written and established law

a miniature representation of something larger

a precise handheld measuring tool typically used to measure very small distances between 0 and 25 mm

a piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder

referring to the scale or level of magnification

in-depth scientific investigation at the tiny scale using microscopes to uncover more about how things work

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

a clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

referring to underground water sources where the pressure causes water to flow upward without the need for pumping

(of speech or actions) simple and straightforward, without cunning or deceit

(of people) having the cleverness, calculated maneuvers, and efficient skill to reach goals

an individual who lives permanently or temporarily within a particular environment

suitable to live in and support life

usually done because it is performed so often it has become recognized as part of the ordinary course of events

a behavioral pattern that develops into a person's customary reaction because they have performed it regularly in the past

the capacity of an environment or living space to support human life, health, and productivity