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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 27

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SAT Word Skills 4
comprehensible
[Adjective]

clear in meaning or expression

Ex: Despite the complexity of the subject , the lecturercomprehensible approach helped the audience grasp the main concepts quickly .
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the capacity to understand something

Ex: After the lecture , comprehension of the subject had significantly improved .
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comprehensive
[Adjective]

covering or including all aspects of something

Ex: comprehensive guidebook contained information on all the tourist attractions in the city .
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to assay
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chemist assay the water sample for contaminants .
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to assent
[Verb]

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

Ex: The assented to the budget adjustments .
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to seriously and strongly state something

Ex: The asseverated the accuracy of the research findings , emphasizing the robustness of the experimental methodology .
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assiduous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She approached the task with assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .
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to efface
[Verb]

to remove something, often by rubbing or gentle wiping

Ex: A soft cloth and cleaning solution were used to efface the smudges from the glass surface.
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effete
[Adjective]

worn out and unable to function properly

Ex: The once-powerful family had grown effete over generations, with no one left to carry on the legacy.
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penalty
[noun]

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

Ex: He was given penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .
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penance
[noun]

a feeling of regret for one's past actions

Ex: The feeling penance was so strong that he could hardly bear to face those he had wronged .
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signatory
[noun]

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

Ex: Several countries signatories to the peace agreement , ensuring their commitment to the terms .
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the specific meaning of a word

Ex: Different cultures may interpret signification of certain words in unique ways .
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torpid
[Adjective]

having little to no energy and being inactive

Ex: After months of inactivity , the once-bustling town had torpid and lifeless .
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torpor
[noun]

a state of sluggishness and lack of energy

Ex: After the big meal , a wave torpor washed over him , and he dozed off on the couch .
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to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size

Ex: The tire started distend as it absorbed more air from the pump .
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the act of swelling from inside

Ex: After the large meal , he experienced a feeling distention in his stomach .
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distensible
[Adjective]

capable of being expanded or stretched

Ex: This type of plastic is not distensible, so it may crack under pressure .
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to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller

Ex: The compressed the brake pads and rotor together for proper alignment .
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compressible
[Adjective]

able to be made more compact

Ex: The material compressible, allowing it to fit into smaller spaces when needed .
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