SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 37

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SAT Word Skills 2
statuesque [adjective]

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

Ex: We visited a park with statuesque lawn art dotting the landscape like living statues .

a small sculpture, typically one that represents a person

Ex: Miniature statuettes of fictional characters were sold as high-quality collectibles .
stature [noun]

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

Ex: As the founder of the company , she held immense stature among employees .
statute [noun]

an officially written and established law

Ex: He challenged the statute in court , arguing that it was unconstitutional .

a miniature representation of something larger

Ex: Studies of ant colonies and bee hives reveal orderly microcosms that replicate the functioning of larger societies .

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

Ex: The scientists used a micrometer to measure the diameter of individual cells under the microscope .

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

Ex: The microphone picked up background noise , so they had to move to a quieter room to record the podcast .
microscopic [adjective]

related to techniques or activities performed with a microscope to observe extremely small objects

Ex: The microscopic investigation revealed previously unseen details in the mineral sample .

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

Ex: Biological microscopy applications include pathology examinations and microbiology research .
artifact [noun]

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

Ex: Each artifact in the exhibit told a story about the civilization that created it .
artifice [noun]

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

Ex: The witness 's story seemed contrived and full of artifice meant to misdirect interrogation rather than provide honesty .
artisan [noun]

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

Ex: The artisan 's jewelry designs are unique and intricate .
artesian [adjective]

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

Ex: Engineers designed drainage works to control seasonal overflow from agricultural fields recharged by the underlying artesian system .
artless [adjective]

simple and free from cunning

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artful [adjective]

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

Ex: The spy was known for his artful ability to escape dangerous situations .
habitant [noun]

an individual who lives permanently or temporarily within a particular environment

Ex: Historians have learned a great deal about early Canadian life by studying diaries kept by St. Lawrence River valley habitants .
habitable [adjective]

suitable to live in and support life

Ex: Engineers designed the spacecraft with redundant life support systems to ensure cabin conditions remained habitable over long durations in deep space .
habitual [adjective]

done regularly or repeatedly, often out of habit

Ex: The family 's habitual Sunday dinner gathering was disrupted by the pandemic lockdown .
habitude [noun]

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

Ex: Public speaking is a habitude she strengthens by volunteering at community events whenever possible .

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

Ex: Declining infrastructure , lack of economic prospects and high crime rates have reduced the attractiveness of habitability in some inner city zones .