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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 46

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SAT Word Skills 3
valiant
valiant
[Adjective]

showing courage or determination in the face of danger or adversity

Ex: The firefighter made a valiant effort to save the family trapped in the burning house. 
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valorous
valorous
[Adjective]

displaying bravery and boldness, especially in the face of danger or challenging situations

Ex: The knight was celebrated for his valorous deeds on the battlefield. 
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usage
usage
[noun]

the accepted way to do something

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utilitarian
utilitarian
[Adjective]

having a design that prioritizes practicality and usefulness over aesthetics

Ex: The building had a utilitarian design, focused on efficiency. 
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utility
utility
[noun]

the quality of being useful when applied

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typography

the process or craft of designing and producing printed material, such as books, posters, or advertisements, with a focus on the visual aspects of textual presentation

Ex: The annual design conference featured a keynote speaker renowned for pushing the boundaries of typography in contemporary print and digital media. 
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typographical
typographical
[Adjective]

related to the art of making the written language attractive and easy to read

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sylph
sylph
[noun]

a spirit that is imagined to live in the air

Ex: The poet wrote of a sylph guiding the winds. 
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sylvan
sylvan
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of wooded areas

Ex: The cabin was nestled in a sylvan valley surrounded by pines. 
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rife
rife
[Adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: The report indicated that the town was rife with corruption and unethical practices. 
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rift
rift
[noun]

a visible separation or gap between masses of clouds

Ex: A rift opened in the clouds, letting sunlight stream through. 
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quiescence

the state of resting quietly without doing any activity

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quiescent
quiescent
[Adjective]

not currently in motion, operation, or expression

Ex: The volcano remained quiescent, showing no signs of eruption. 
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pyre
pyre
[noun]

a large stack of wood used for burning the body of a dead person at a funeral

Ex: The family prepared a pyre for the cremation. 
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pyrotechnic
pyrotechnic
[Adjective]

related to the skill of making fireworks

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pyromania
pyromania
[noun]

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire

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to opt
to opt
[Verb]

to choose something over something else

Ex: Given the tight schedule, she decided to opt for the quicker route to the airport. 
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option
option
[noun]

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

Ex: You have the option to choose between different colors for your new car. 
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optometry
optometry
[noun]

the health-care profession particularly concerned with the eye and its diseases

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optimism
optimism
[noun]

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

Ex: She faced the final exam with optimism, confident that she had studied enough. 
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