SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 8

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SAT Word Skills 4
to probe [verb]

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

Ex: Detectives probed the crime scene for clues that could lead to the identity of the perpetrator .
probate [noun]

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

Ex: Once probate is granted , the executor can distribute the estate according to the will .
probity [noun]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

Ex: In business , probity is essential to building lasting relationships .

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

Ex: The company is augmenting its product line to cater to diverse customer needs .
august [adjective]

impressive and worthy of respect

Ex:

resemblance between people or things

Ex: The similitude of their voices made it difficult to distinguish who was speaking on the phone .

to match the same qualities as someone or something

Ex: The computer program is designed to simulate various weather conditions for meteorological research .
simile [noun]

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

Ex: Through the simile " as brave as a lion , " the writer characterizes the hero 's courage and valor in the face of danger .
simultaneous [adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The company launched simultaneous marketing campaigns across multiple platforms to maximize reach .

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

Ex: The chaotic scene at the protest discombobulated the organizers , as they struggled to maintain control .

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

Ex: The eerie silence in the haunted house started to disconcert even the bravest of visitors .
disconsolate [adjective]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

Ex: She was disconsolate after the rejection , finding it hard to even leave the house .

the act of stopping something

Ex: The government ’s discontinuance of the subsidy program led to widespread protests .
discreet [adjective]

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

Ex: The discreet employee never divulged confidential information to unauthorized individuals .
asunder [adverb]

into separate pieces

Ex: The fierce storm split the tree asunder , causing it to fall across the road .
astute [adjective]

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

Ex: The professor 's astute analysis of the text revealed hidden meanings to the students .

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

Ex: A warm meal can assuage the hunger of even the most weary traveler .