SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 2

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paleontology [noun]

the branch of science that studies fossils

Ex: The university offers a paleontology course that covers the study of fossils , evolutionary biology , and ancient ecosystems .

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: The ornithology class at the university involves field trips to observe and identify different bird species in their natural environments .

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 dictionary includes information on the etymology of words to provide linguistic context .

entomology [noun]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

Ex: The entomology department at the university conducts research on insect behavior , physiology , and taxonomy .

topography [noun]

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

Ex: Urban planners studied the city 's topography before expanding the rail system .

biography [noun]

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

Ex: The new biography of the famous artist became a bestseller overnight .

prosperity [noun]

the state of economical growth and wealth

acuity [noun]

the ability to think clearly and grasp ideas fast

Ex: The detective 's acuity helped him notice what others missed .

alacrity [noun]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

Ex: He accepted the promotion with a burst of alacrity , clearly excited about the opportunity .

cupidity [noun]

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

Ex: Their cupidity led them to exploit others for financial gain .

enmity [noun]

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

Ex: The enmity he felt towards his competitor was evident in his aggressive tactics on the field .

serendipity [noun]

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

Ex: His serendipity in finding a rare coin in his grandfather ’s attic made him a wealthy collector .

elasticity [noun]

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

Ex: The elasticity of the spring ensures it can be used repeatedly .

plasticity [noun]

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

Ex: The plasticity of clay makes it an ideal material for pottery , as it can be molded into various shapes before firing .

paucity [noun]

a lacking amount or number of something

Ex: The paucity of details in his explanation left everyone confused .

sagacity [noun]

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

SAT Word Skills 5
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