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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 3

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a specific manner of considering something

Ex: The documentary provided a global perspective on climate change and its impact .
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perspicacious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The perspicacious teacher knows how each student learns best .
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the skill to understand and handle complex situations with clear understanding and cleverness

Ex: With remarkable perspicacity, the detective quickly solved the complex case .
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perspicuous
[Adjective]

(of speaking or writing) explained clearly without any confusions

Ex: The author 's perspicuous writing style made the novel enjoyable for readers of all ages .
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to reveal information that was kept secret to someone

Ex: Mary felt a sense of relief after deciding to divulge her true feelings to her close friend .
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the action of revealing secret information to others

Ex: Sarah regretted the divulgence of her personal struggles during the emotional conversation .
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to thoroughly examine one's own thoughts, feelings, etc.

Ex: During a career transition , individuals often introspect about their passions .
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introvert
[noun]

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

Ex: Mary , a proud introvert, loves spending quiet evenings knitting .
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intrinsic
[Adjective]

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

Ex: Intrinsic motivation comes from within and drives people to achieve personal goals .
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valid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His reasoning was both valid and logical , making it hard to refute .
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to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

Ex: The proposed survey is designed to validate public opinion on the new policy .
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to make something, particularly something unpleasant or unsatisfactory, better or more bearable

Ex: Community initiatives were launched to ameliorate living standards in impoverished areas .
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the improvement of a bad situation or condition

Ex: A balanced diet is key to the amelioration of personal health .
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to separate one thing from another

Ex: The emergency protocol requires pilots to disengage autopilot in certain situations .
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to carefully free something from knots or twists

Ex: Emergency responders worked swiftly to disentangle the trapped bird from the netting .
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disfavor
[noun]

a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

Ex: Taking credit for others ' work may lead to disfavor among team members .
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to seriously damage the way something looks, especially a person's body or face

Ex: The artist intentionally disfigured the sculpture to convey a sense of imperfection .
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pragmatic
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based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

Ex: Facing a complex problem , the engineer proposed a pragmatic solution that considered both efficiency and feasibility .
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someone who follows a practical approach to problem-solving and is primarily concerned with the effectiveness and outcomes of their actions

Ex: The political leader 's reputation as a pragmatist grew as he consistently pursued policies that addressed immediate issues and yielded concrete results .
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a practical attitude that prioritizes real-world effectiveness over theoretical considerations

Ex: In navigating financial challenges , a commitment to pragmatism entails cutting unnecessary expenses and focusing on essential priorities .
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SAT Word Skills 3
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