SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 10

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acerbic

[Adjective]

having a sour, bitter, and acidic taste that is often unpleasant

Ex: The acerbic taste of the herbal tea lingered on his tongue .

acetate

[noun]

a fabric made of the combination of long, thin strands of a specific chemical compound called cellulose acetate

acetic

[Adjective]

pertaining to or containing acetic acid

Ex: Pickled vegetables owe their signature flavor to acetic preservation .

epigram

[noun]

a saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty

epilogue

[noun]

a concluding part added at the end of a novel, play, etc.

Ex: The epilogue offered insight into the protagonist 's later life .

Epiphany

[noun]

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

Ex: Epiphany is a time for believers to reflect on the universal nature of Christ 's mission and to seek the presence of God in their own lives , as the Magi sought and found the Christ child .

parameter

[noun]

(mathematical) a fixed and well-defined number in calculating a curve that can differ in order to reach similar curves

Ex: Each parameter corresponds to a distinct curve in the family .

paramount

[Adjective]

holding a dominant rank, authority, or influence in a particular system or hierarchy

Ex: The paramount law in the country guarantees freedom of speech .

paramour

[noun]

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

paraphernalia

[noun]

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

to paraphrase

[Verb]

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to paraphrase the poem , emphasizing their interpretation of the verses .

somnambulist

[noun]

a person who suffers from an abnormal condition in which they walk around during sleep

somniferous

[Adjective]

causing a person to feel sleepy

somnolent

[Adjective]

feeling sleepy as a result of exhaustion or drug consumption

insomnia

[noun]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , his insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .

penitence

[noun]

the action of feeling or expressing regret

penitent

[Adjective]

expressing sorrow for having done wrong

Ex: Her penitent tears were a clear sign of her genuine regret.

penitential

[Adjective]

regretful for doing something wrong

latent

[Adjective]

present but not yet visible or fully developed

Ex: The innovation tapped into a latent demand in the market .

latency

[noun]

a state where a quality or trait exists but is not actively expressed at the moment

Ex: Within the company , there was a period of innovation latency until a creative workshop sparked a wave of inventive ideas from the team members .

SAT Word Skills 3

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