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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 6
marquee
marquee
[noun]

a large tent used for outdoor events or performances, typically featuring a high peaked roof and often serving as a temporary venue

Ex: The wedding reception was held under a beautiful marquee in the garden, adorned with fairy lights and flowers. 
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matinee
matinee
[noun]

a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon

Ex: Editors use matinee to refine pacing and maintain audience engagement throughout the movie. 
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assignee
assignee
[noun]

(law) a person or entity to whom property, rights, or obligations are transferred or delegated by another party through a legal assignment

Ex: The assignee of the copyright was responsible for managing and enforcing the rights to the author's work. 
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conferee
conferee
[noun]

an individual who participates in a conference or meeting

Ex: The conferee raised an important question during the panel discussion, sparking a lively debate among the participants. 
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consignee
consignee
[noun]

the recipient of goods or merchandise that have been shipped or transported

Ex: The consignee eagerly awaited the arrival of the shipment, which contained the latest inventory for their store. 
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perigee
perigee
[noun]

the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a satellite or moon, where it is closest to the Earth

Ex: The satellite reached its perigee, drawing closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit around the planet. 
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negligee
negligee
[noun]

a loose, flowing garment, typically made of a light, sheer fabric such as silk or chiffon, that is worn by women as a nightgown or a dressing gown

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melee
melee
[noun]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

Ex: The concert turned chaotic when a melee broke out among the crowd. 
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levee
levee
[noun]

a structure built along a riverbank to serve as a landing place for boats or ships

Ex: The steamboat docked at the levee just before sunset. 
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pedigree
pedigree
[noun]

the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor

Ex: Her family has a long and respected pedigree in the community. 
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repartee
repartee
[noun]

quick, witty, and clever conversation or exchange of remarks

Ex: The dinner party was filled with lively repartee, as guests engaged in witty banter and playful teasing. 
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vicissitude

a change, often unexpected, in one's situation or fortune

Ex: He endured the vicissitudes of a career in politics. 
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aptitude
aptitude
[noun]

natural talent or ability in a particular skill or area

Ex: His aptitude in mathematics made him the top student in the class. 
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desuetude
desuetude
[noun]

the state of disuse or neglect, often resulting in the abandonment or cessation of a practice, custom, or law

Ex: The old mansion fell into desuetude after years of neglect, its once-grand halls now empty and decrepit. 
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platitude
platitude
[noun]

a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again

Ex: They nodded at every platitude about making sacrifices today for a better tomorrow. 
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certitude
certitude
[noun]

the feeling of complete certainty

Ex: She spoke with certitude about the accuracy of her research findings. 
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altitude
altitude
[noun]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
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pulchritude

physical beauty or attractiveness, often characterized by aesthetically pleasing features, especially that of a woman

Ex: The painting captured the pulchritude of the landscape, with vibrant colors and exquisite detail bringing out its natural beauty. 
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prelude
prelude
[noun]

a short section of a musical performance such as a fugue, opera, suite, etc. that introduces the main theme or subject

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lassitude
lassitude
[noun]

a feeling characterized by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or energy

Ex: Despite her initial excitement about the project, she found herself succumbing to a sense of lassitude as the deadlines approached, causing her to lose interest. 
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