SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 2

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paleontology

[noun]

the branch of science that studies fossils

Ex: Through paleontology, researchers have gained insights into the mass extinction events that have shaped the history of life on our planet .

dendrology

[noun]

the scientific study of all woody plants including trees, shrubs, lianas, etc.

ornithology

[noun]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

Ex: Ornithologists often use bird banding as a method to track migration routes and gather data on bird populations and health.

morphology

[noun]

a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals

geology

[noun]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

Ex: Studying geology reveals the history of our planet , from the formation of continents to the evolution of life .

dermatology

[noun]

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

etymology

[noun]

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

Ex: The etymology of " amplify " reveals its roots in Latin " amplus , " meaning large or spacious .

entomology

[noun]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

Ex: Entomologists study the interactions between insects and their environments, contributing to conservation efforts and biodiversity assessments.

topography

[noun]

the arrangement and physical features of a surface, including its natural and man-made elements

Ex: The region 's topography includes rivers , hills , and agricultural terraces .

biography

[noun]

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .

prosperity

[noun]

the state of economical growth and wealth

acuity

[noun]

the ability to think clearly and grasp ideas fast

Ex: His acuity in business decisions kept the company ahead of its competitors .

alacrity

[noun]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

Ex: He responded to the job offer with alacrity, thrilled by the opportunity .

cupidity

[noun]

the strong desire for attaining a lot of money or material goods

Ex: The novel depicted how cupidity can corrupt even the most honorable individuals .

enmity

[noun]

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

Ex: The peace talks aimed to resolve the enmity between the neighboring countries and establish a lasting friendship .

serendipity

[noun]

the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable

Ex: It was serendipity that led her to the perfect solution to her problem while casually reading an article .

elasticity

[noun]

the ability to go back to the original form after being stretched

Ex: Engineers test the elasticity of materials to ensure durability .

plasticity

[noun]

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

Ex: Researchers investigate the plasticity of biological tissues to develop better models for understanding the biomechanics of the human body .

paucity

[noun]

a lacking amount or number of something

Ex: The paucity of information in the report led to numerous questions from the board .

sagacity

[noun]

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

SAT Word Skills 5

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