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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 3

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SAT Word Skills 3
perspective

a specific manner of considering something

Ex: From a historical perspective, the Renaissance marked a period of great cultural advancement. 
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perspicacious
perspicacious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The detective's perspicacious eyes noticed a small detail that led to the solution of the mysterious case. 
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perspicacity

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

Ex: Sarah's perspicacity was like having a business sixth sense; she could spot a golden opportunity from miles away. 
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perspicuous
perspicuous
[Adjective]

(of speaking or writing) explained clearly without any confusions

Ex: The teacher's perspicuous explanation made the complex math concept easy for the students to grasp. 
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to divulge

to reveal information that was kept secret to someone

Ex: Despite the pressure, he refused to divulge the password to his personal account. 
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divulgence

the action of revealing secret information to others

Ex: The journalist faced ethical dilemmas when considering the divulgence of sensitive information. 
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to introspect

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

Ex: The artist used his work as a way to introspect and express his emotions. 
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introvert
introvert
[noun]

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

Ex: She is introvert and loves reading. 
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intrinsic
intrinsic
[Adjective]

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

Ex: The intrinsic sweetness of the ripe fruit made it delicious without any added sugar. 
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valid
valid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her proposal was considered valid because it was supported by thorough research and evidence. 
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to validate

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

Ex: Rigorous testing and positive user feedback validated the reliability of the mobile app. 
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to ameliorate

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

Ex: Planting more trees can ameliorate air quality in urban areas. 
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amelioration

the improvement of a bad situation or condition

Ex: The new policies led to the amelioration of working conditions, boosting employee morale. 
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to disengage

to separate one thing from another

Ex: After parking, ensure to disengage the handbrake before driving. 
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to disentangle

to carefully free something from knots or twists

Ex: The fisherman skillfully disentangled the fishing line caught in a clump of seaweed. 
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disfavor
disfavor
[noun]

a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

Ex: The new policy received widespread disfavor from employees. 
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to disfigure

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

Ex: The accident disfigured her face, leaving visible scars. 
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pragmatic
pragmatic
[Adjective]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

Ex: In the face of budget constraints, the manager took a pragmatic approach, prioritizing cost-effective solutions. 
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pragmatist

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

Ex: As a pragmatist, she approached the project with a focus on practical solutions that could be implemented efficiently. 
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pragmatism

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

Ex: In everyday decision-making, a touch of pragmatism often involves choosing the most practical and efficient solution to a problem. 
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