SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 22

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SAT Word Skills 3
photoelectric [adjective]

related to the release of electrons from a surface in the process of lighting

the scientific measurement of light in terms of its intensity, color, and other properties

Ex: The new study on plant growth incorporated photometry to assess how different light intensities affect chlorophyll production .

a light that is released for a long period of time even after its source energy is gone or finished

to make something or someone dependent, controlled, or subservient to another

Ex: The organization subordinated individual initiatives to a central plan .
subsequent [adjective]

occurring or coming after something else

Ex: He faced subsequent challenges after recovering from the initial setback .

the quality of obeying other people without any question

subservient [adjective]

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

Ex: She refused to be subservient to anyone , valuing her independence above all .
acute [adjective]

characterized by severe intensity or seriousness

Ex: Environmentalists warned of the acute threat posed by climate change to vulnerable ecosystems .
acumen [noun]

sharp judgment and quick decision-making, especially in practical or professional matters

Ex: The manager 's acumen was clear in how she handled the crisis .
bicameral [adjective]

referring to a government structure where lawmaking power is divided between two distinct assemblies

Ex: The constitution outlines a bicameral legislature to ensure checks and balances .
biennial [adjective]

(of a plant) growing during the first year of its life, producing fruits or flowers and die in the second year

to split something into two distinct parts

Ex: The organizational restructuring will bifurcate the department into two specialized teams .
bigamy [noun]

the act of marrying one person while still legally married to another

bilingual [adjective]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

Ex: The company prefers to hire bilingual employees to cater to a diverse customer base .
fourth [adjective]

coming or happening just after the third person or thing

Ex: In the parade , the fourth float showcased a vibrant display of colors .
legion [noun]

an old-fashioned term for referring to army

a soldier who fights in a very large group that is a part of an army called legion

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