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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 16

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SAT Word Skills 6
fishmonger

a person who sells fish and seafood

Ex: The fishmonger proudly displayed a variety of freshly caught fish on ice at the market stall. 
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larder
larder
[noun]

a cupboard or small room found in people's houses, particularly in the past, in order to store food

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pincer
pincer
[noun]

a grasping tool or instrument consisting of two arms joined at a pivot

Ex: The chef used a pincer to carefully remove the bones from the fish fillet. 
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seer
seer
[noun]

a person who is believed to have supernatural insight or the ability to foresee the future

Ex: The seer claimed to have visions of future events, offering guidance and predictions to those who sought their counsel. 
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limerick
limerick
[noun]

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

Ex: She wrote a clever limerick for the poetry contest. 
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derrick
derrick
[noun]

a type of lifting apparatus consisting of a vertical mast and a boom, typically used in construction or oil drilling operations

Ex: The construction crew assembled the derrick to lift heavy materials to the upper floors of the building. 
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maverick
maverick
[noun]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

Ex: He was known as a maverick in the tech industry, always innovating. 
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mechanics
mechanics
[noun]

the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion and the behavior of physical systems under the action of forces

Ex: The mechanics of a moving car involve analyzing the forces acting on it and how they affect its motion. 
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obstetrics

the medical field that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and care of mothers

Ex: She studied obstetrics at medical school. 
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mosaic
mosaic
[noun]

a plant condition characterized by mottled or variegated patterns on leaves, often caused by viral infections

Ex: The farmer noticed mosaic symptoms on the leaves of his tomato plants, indicating a viral infection. 
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bucolic
bucolic
[noun]

someone who leads a simple, rural life, often associated with countryside occupations such as farming or shepherding

Ex: The bucolic spent his days tending to his flock of sheep, finding solace in the tranquility of the countryside. 
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avarice
avarice
[noun]

excessive desire for money and material goods

Ex: His avarice drove him to exploit his workers for more profit. 
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dentifrice

a substance used for cleaning and maintaining oral hygiene

Ex: After breakfast, she applied a small amount of dentifrice to her toothbrush before brushing her teeth. 
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prejudice
prejudice
[noun]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

Ex: His remarks revealed a deep-seated prejudice against immigrants. 
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crevice
crevice
[noun]

a narrow crack or fissure in a surface, often found in rocks, walls, or other solid structures

Ex: Hikers should use caution when traversing rocky terrain to avoid slipping into deep crevices. 
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orifice
orifice
[noun]

a hole or external opening in the body, such as an ear canal or the anus

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novice
novice
[noun]

a person who is new and inexperienced in a position

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cornice
cornice
[noun]

a decorative box-shaped valance that is mounted at the top of a window and used to conceal the curtain rod or other hardware while adding a decorative touch to the window treatment

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