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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 10

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SAT Word Skills 3
acerbic
acerbic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The acerbic flavor of the grapefruit made her wince. 
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acetate
acetate
[noun]

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

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acetic
acetic
[Adjective]

pertaining to or containing acetic acid

Ex: The acetic tang of the homemade vinegar lingered on her palate. 
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epigram
epigram
[noun]

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

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epilogue
epilogue
[noun]

a brief section added at the end of a literary work, providing closure, commentary, or resolution

Ex: The novel concluded with an epilogue explaining the characters' futures. 
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Epiphany
Epiphany
[noun]

the event when Jesus Christ was revealed to the Magi

Ex: The story of the Epiphany is told in the Bible. 
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parameter
parameter
[noun]

(mathematics) a constant in the equation of a curve whose variation produces a family of similar curves

Ex: The parabola can be drawn with different parameters. 
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paramount
paramount
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The paramount chief oversees the decisions made by the village leaders. 
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paramour
paramour
[noun]

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

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paraphernalia

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

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to paraphrase

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

Ex: The student paraphrased the paragraph to demonstrate a clear understanding of the concept. 
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somnambulist

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

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somniferous
somniferous
[Adjective]

causing a person to feel sleepy

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somnolent
somnolent
[Adjective]

feeling sleepy as a result of exhaustion or drug consumption

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insomnia
insomnia
[noun]

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

Ex: After several weeks of stress at work, she began to suffer from insomnia, making it difficult to concentrate during the day. 
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penitence
penitence
[noun]

the action of feeling or expressing regret

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penitent
penitent
[Adjective]

expressing sorrow for having done wrong

Ex: He was deeply penitent for the harsh words he had spoken in anger. 
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penitential
penitential
[Adjective]

regretful for doing something wrong

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latent
latent
[Adjective]

present but not yet visible or fully developed

Ex: She had a latent talent for painting that emerged later in life. 
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latency
latency
[noun]

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

Ex: In education, a student's talent might have latency, becoming more apparent as they progress through advanced coursework. 
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