SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 3

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perspective [noun]

a specific manner of considering something

Ex: The artist 's paintings reflect his abstract perspective on nature and life .

perspicacious [adjective]

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

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perspicacity [noun]

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

Ex: With her perspicacity , Emily can tell when her friends are feeling sad even if they do n't say anything .

perspicuous [adjective]

(of speaking or writing) explained clearly without any confusions

Ex: The manual 's perspicuous instructions helped assembly , making the furniture easy to put together .

to divulge [verb]

to reveal information that was kept secret to someone

Ex: During the interview , the celebrity decided to divulge some personal anecdotes to connect with the audience .

divulgence [noun]

the action of revealing secret information to others

Ex: Mark 's face showed surprise at the unexpected divulgence of his friend 's travel plans .

to introspect [verb]

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

Ex: After the argument , she took some time to introspect and understand her own feelings .

introvert [noun]

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

Ex: During the party , the introvert found a cozy corner to relax and recharge away from the crowd .

intrinsic [adjective]

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

Ex: The beauty of the sunset had an intrinsic charm , captivating everyone who witnessed it .

valid [adjective]

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

Ex: The scientist 's theory was deemed valid as it aligned with existing experimental results .

to validate [verb]

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

Ex: The upcoming trial will validate the safety and efficacy of the experimental drug .

to ameliorate [verb]

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

Ex: Diplomatic efforts were made to ameliorate tensions between the two countries .

amelioration [noun]

the improvement of a bad situation or condition

Ex: Social programs aim for the amelioration of living standards in impoverished communities .

to disengage [verb]

to separate one thing from another

Ex: To clean the blender blades , disengage the attachment and rinse it separately .

to disentangle [verb]

to carefully free something from knots or twists

Ex: The gardener worked patiently to disentangle the vines that had intertwined in the garden .

disfavor [noun]

a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

Ex: The company 's unethical practices resulted in disfavor from customers .

to disfigure [verb]

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

Ex: A rare medical condition can disfigure the hands and fingers .

pragmatic [adjective]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

Ex: The teacher 's pragmatic teaching methods emphasized real-world applications of concepts rather than abstract theories .

pragmatist [noun]

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

Ex: The CEO , known for being a pragmatist , made decisions based on data and measurable outcomes rather than theoretical principles .

pragmatism [noun]

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

Ex: In managing the city , the mayor 's pragmatism was evident in policies that focused on improving infrastructure and public services , addressing the immediate needs of the community .

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