SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 3

a specific manner of considering something

quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately

the skill to understand and handle complex situations with clear understanding and cleverness

(of speaking or writing) explained clearly without any confusions

to reveal information that was kept secret to someone

the action of revealing secret information to others

to thoroughly examine one's own thoughts, feelings, etc.

(psychology) a person who is preoccupied with their own thoughts and feelings rather than the external world

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

(of an argument, idea, etc.) having a strong logical foundation or reasoning

to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

to make something, particularly something unpleasant or unsatisfactory, better or more bearable

the improvement of a bad situation or condition

to separate one thing from another

to carefully free something from knots or twists

a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

to seriously damage the way something looks, especially a person's body or face

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

someone who follows a practical approach to problem-solving and is primarily concerned with the effectiveness and outcomes of their actions

a practical attitude that prioritizes real-world effectiveness over theoretical considerations