SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 43

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SAT Word Skills 2

to consider or examine something while being very careful and attentive to detail

Ex: The detective carefully perused the evidence to find any clues .
perusal [noun]

the action of reading something such as a document, paper, etc. very carefully

vigilant [adjective]

cautious and attentive of one's surrounding, especially to detect and respond to potential dangers or problems

Ex: The parents were vigilant about supervising their children at the playground to prevent accidents .
vignette [noun]

a brief, impressionistic scene or sketch in literature or film that focuses on a particular moment or character

to amend [verb]

to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something

Ex: The chef amended the recipe by reducing the amount of sugar to make the dessert healthier .
amenable [adjective]

very likely to be cooperative, agreeable, or accepting of a request or suggestion

Ex: The toddler was far more amenable after her nap than before it .

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: The city 's diverse population includes many immigrants from various parts of the world .

to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: Driven by a desire for cultural diversity , Emma and James chose to immigrate to Australia .

the study of mental conditions and their treatment

psychopathic [adjective]

lacking morality, shame, or consideration toward others

a method of treating mental conditions such as anxiety through conversations with a trained specialist, such as a therapist

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: As the city expanded , the outskirts became increasingly populated , leading to the development of new schools and parks to accommodate the growing community .

to posses or reach a higher level of skill, success, value, or quantity than another person or thing

Ex: Her dedication to her studies allowed her to outstrip her classmates in academic achievement .

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

Ex: The advantages of living in the city outweigh the drawbacks for many people .
fertile [adjective]

(of an animal, person, or plant) able to produce offspring, fruit, or seed

Ex: The fertile soil allowed the farmers to grow a variety of crops .

to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it

Ex: The orchardists fertilize their fruit trees with organic fertilizers to improve fruit quality .

the process of uniting male and female reproductive cells of humans, animals, or plants in order to create a new young being

to rub and dirty a surface with some sort of substance such as oil

to talk badly of someone in order to ruin people's impression of them

Ex: False rumors were spread to besmirch the actress 's image .