SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 46

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SAT Word Skills 3
valiant [adjective]

showing courage or determination in the face of danger or adversity

Ex: His valiant performance during the competition inspired the entire team .
valorous [adjective]

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

Ex: The firefighter ’s valorous response during the emergency earned him a medal of honor .
usage [noun]

the accepted way to do something

utilitarian [adjective]

having a design that prioritizes practicality and usefulness over aesthetics

Ex: The clothing line emphasized utilitarian features like durability and comfort .
utility [noun]

the quality of being useful when applied

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 brochure 's success was attributed to the meticulous typography , ensuring that key information was presented in a clear and engaging manner .
typographical [adjective]

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

sylph [noun]

a spirit that is imagined to live in the air

Ex: The painting showed a sylph drifting through the sky .
sylvan [adjective]

relating to or characteristic of wooded areas

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rife [adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: During the summer , the area was rife with mosquitoes , making outdoor activities difficult .
rift [noun]

a visible separation or gap between masses of clouds

Ex: Birds flew through a narrow rift between the clouds .

the state of resting quietly without doing any activity

quiescent [adjective]

not currently in motion, operation, or expression

Ex: The factory stood quiescent during the holiday shutdown .
pyre [noun]

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

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

to opt [verb]

to choose something over something else

Ex: Instead of the usual coffee , he opted for a refreshing herbal tea in the afternoon .
option [noun]

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

Ex: Taking a break is a good option if you feel overwhelmed at work .

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

optimism [noun]

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

Ex: Investors showed optimism after the company announced its expansion plans .