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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 37

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statuesque
statuesque
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She struck a statuesque pose for the portrait, standing perfectly still with one hand on her hip. 
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statuette
statuette
[noun]

a small sculpture, typically one that represents a person

Ex: The mantelpiece displayed a collection of delicate porcelain statuettes. 
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stature
stature
[noun]

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

Ex: His work elevated him to a position of great stature in the scientific community. 
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statute
statute
[noun]

an officially written and established law

Ex: The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. 
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microcosm
microcosm
[noun]

a miniature representation of something larger

Ex: The research laboratory functions as a microcosm where scientific theories can be tested on a small scale. 
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micrometer

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. 
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microphone

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

Ex: She adjusted the microphone before starting her presentation to ensure everyone could hear her clearly. 
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microscopic
microscopic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The scientist conducted a microscopic examination of the tissue samples to identify abnormalities. 
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microscopy

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

Ex: Scientists developed new microscopy techniques to better study cell structures not visualized before. 
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artifact
artifact
[noun]

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

Ex: Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans. 
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artifice
artifice
[noun]

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

Ex: It was later revealed that the company's reported financial figures were artifices meant to inflate stock values. 
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artisan
artisan
[noun]

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

Ex: The artisan crafted beautiful pottery by hand. 
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artesian
artesian
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Early settlers were able to establish homesteads after drilling successful artesian wells that provided a reliable water source for their farms. 
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artless
artless
[Adjective]

simple and free from cunning

Ex: Her artless charm won over even the harshest critics. 
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artful
artful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The artful negotiator secured the deal without revealing his full strategy. 
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habitant
habitant
[noun]

an individual who lives permanently or temporarily within a particular environment

Ex: The rural town was home to many long-time habitants who had lived there for generations. 
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habitable
habitable
[Adjective]

suitable to live in and support life

Ex: Scientists are exploring Mars to determine if any regions could be made habitable through terraforming. 
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habitual
habitual
[Adjective]

done regularly or repeatedly, often out of habit

Ex: Going to the gym every morning has become Mark's habitual routine to stay in shape. 
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habitude
habitude
[noun]

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

Ex: He struggled to break the habitude of procrastinating that he had developed over years of college assignments. 
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habitability

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

Ex: With rising sea levels and stronger storms, the habitability of many coastal and island communities is under threat. 
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