SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 27

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comprehensible [adjective]

clear in meaning or expression

Ex: The teacher used simple language and examples to make the complex topic more comprehensible to her students .

comprehension [noun]

the capacity to understand something

Ex: Her comprehension of the instructions allowed her to complete the task without any difficulty .

comprehensive [adjective]

covering or including all aspects of something

Ex: She received a comprehensive education that included coursework in a wide range of subjects .

to assay [verb]

to analyze or test a substance, typically in a laboratory setting, to determine its components or qualities

Ex: Pharmacists assay medications to ensure they meet safety standards .

to assent [verb]

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

Ex: As a form of politeness , participants often assent by nodding or giving a verbal agreement during discussions .

to asseverate [verb]

to seriously and strongly state something

Ex: The professor asseverated the importance of critical thinking skills in the pursuit of knowledge .

assiduous [adjective]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

Ex: They admired his assiduous approach to solving complex problems .

to efface [verb]

to remove something, often by rubbing or gentle wiping

Ex: The gentle cleaning solution helped efface the stains from the delicate fabric .

effete [adjective]

lacking strength or effectiveness

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penalty [noun]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

Ex: The penalty for not attending the mandatory meeting was a deduction in pay .

penance [noun]

a feeling of regret for one's past actions

Ex: She was overwhelmed by a deep penance , constantly regretting the hurt she had caused .

signatory [noun]

a person, organization, or country that has signed a formal agreement

Ex: The signatory organizations were held accountable for the implementation of the agreed-upon policies .

signification [noun]

the specific meaning of a word

Ex: The poet used metaphors to expand the signification of everyday words .

torpid [adjective]

having little to no energy and being inactive

Ex: Her mind felt torpid , unable to focus on even the simplest of tasks after a sleepless night .

torpor [noun]

a state of sluggishness and lack of energy

Ex: Watching television for hours induced a kind of torpor that made him feel lethargic and unproductive .

to distend [verb]

to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size

Ex: The frog 's throat distended as it prepared to emit its distinctive croak .

distention [noun]

the act of swelling from inside

Ex: The nurse monitored the patient for signs of abdominal distention following surgery .

distensible [adjective]

capable of being expanded or stretched

Ex: The bladder is a highly distensible organ , allowing it to store varying amounts of urine .

to compress [verb]

to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller

Ex: She compressed her fingers together to form a tight grip on the handle .

compressible [adjective]

able to be made more compact

Ex: The compressible nature of the sponge made it perfect for absorbing shock .

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