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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 2

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SAT Word Skills 5
paleontology

the branch of science that studies fossils

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dendrology

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

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ornithology

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

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morphology

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

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geology

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

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dermatology

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

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etymology

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

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entomology

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

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topography

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

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biography

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

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prosperity

the state of economical growth and wealth

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acuity

the state of being keen and sharp on thinking

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alacrity

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

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cupidity

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

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enmity

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

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serendipity

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

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elasticity

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

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plasticity

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

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paucity

a lacking amount or number of something

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sagacity

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

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