pattern

SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 8

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
SAT Word Skills 4
to probe
[Verb]

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

Ex: probed the genetic makeup of the rare species to understand its evolutionary history .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
probate
[noun]

a process in which the validity of a will is legally proved

Ex: After his passing , the executor filed the will probate in the local court .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
probity
[noun]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

Ex: probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

Ex: The city plans augment public transportation services in the coming years .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
august
[Adjective]

impressive and worthy of respect

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

resemblance between people or things

Ex: similitude between the ancient artifact and modern designs amazed the archaeologists .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to match the same qualities as someone or something

Ex: The medical students practiced on a mannequin simulates human responses during surgery .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
simile
[noun]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

Ex: The poet 's use of simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
simultaneous
[Adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The conference simultaneous translation into multiple languages to accommodate international attendees .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

Ex: The unfamiliar discombobulated the new employees , making it hard for them to adjust .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

Ex: The unusual behavior of the usually calm disconcerted the entire office .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
disconsolate
[Adjective]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

Ex: Even with her family around her , she disconsolate, unable to shake off the sadness .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the act of stopping something

Ex: Due to financial constraints , discontinuance of the project was inevitable .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
discreet
[Adjective]

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

Ex: She handled the situation discreet tact , ensuring that no one felt embarrassed or uncomfortable .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
discrepant
[Adjective]

having no agreement with something

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
asunder
[Adverb]

into separate pieces

Ex: The rivalry between the two factions threatened to tear the asunder.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
astute
[Adjective]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

Ex: The managerastute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

Ex: The fruit juice assuaged her thirst , making her feel refreshed .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app