SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 43

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SAT Word Skills 3
indiscreet [adjective]

not acting or speaking in a considerate manner

tortious [adjective]

(of law) related to a wrong action that is not considered criminal

Ex: Intentional interference with contractual relations can be considered tortious behavior .
tortuous [adjective]

extremely long and complicated and sometimes tricky to understand

Ex: The meeting was filled with tortuous discussions that delayed the final decision .
torturous [adjective]

causing discomfort as a result of physical or mental pain

Ex: The pain in her arm was torturous after the injury .

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The stadium was filled with spectators , all eagerly awaiting the start of the championship game .
specter [noun]

a mental representation or vision of something frightening or haunting, often associated with fear, anxiety, or an unsettling memory

Ex: As the storm raged outside , the specter of the lost ship haunted the crew 's thoughts .
spectrum [noun]

the range of different wavelengths or frequencies of light or radiation

Ex: Ultraviolet light is part of the spectrum that is invisible to the human eye .
convergent [adjective]

approaching each other from different directions to be unified

the act of approaching each other from different places for the purpose of unifying

(of roads, paths, lines, etc.) to lead toward a point that connects them

Ex: In the bustling downtown area , several streets converge at a central square .

(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.

Ex: The river has been degrading the valley ’s edges for thousands of years .

the act of taking away someone's dignity, usually by reducing their rank

eloquent [adjective]

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

Ex: The eloquent writer paints vivid images with words , evoking powerful emotions in readers .

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

Ex: The writer 's eloquence brought the characters and emotions vividly to life .

a speaking style that involves controlling one's voice and having an accurate pronunciation

a moment of speaking one's thoughts aloud, typically when alone

Ex:
choral [adjective]

(of music) made to be sung by a group of singers, especially in church

the act of designing and organizing dance movements for a performance

to create a sequence of dance steps, often set to music, for a performance or production

Ex: The professional choreographed the intricate dance sequence for the music video .