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SAT Natural Sciences - Sound and Size

Here you will learn some English words related to sound and size, such as "gurgle", "microscopic", "cadence", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
blare
[noun]

a sharp and piercing sound, typically from music, a horn, or other sources, often characterized by its intensity and lack of subtlety

Ex: The blare of the trumpet announced the arrival of the marching band .
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rattle
[noun]

a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely

Ex: The rattle of the chains echoed through the abandoned factory .
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shriek
[noun]

a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature

Ex: The comedian 's joke caused a shriek of laughter from the audience .
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thrum
[noun]

a continuous, low, vibrating sound, often rhythmic or steady in nature

Ex: The thrum of rain on the roof provided a soothing backdrop to her reading .
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gurgle
[noun]

the gentle and rhythmic sound produced by liquid flowing or moving through a narrow passage, often with a bubbling or murmuring quality

Ex: The gurgle of the stream added a peaceful ambiance to the forest hike .
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clang
[noun]

a sharp sound made by metal objects hitting each other or a hard surface

Ex: He woke up to the clang of the garbage truck emptying the bins outside .
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crackle
[noun]

the sharp, popping sound produced by the rapid expansion or combustion of materials, often associated with fire or heating

Ex: They were startled by the crackle of dry leaves under their feet in the forest .
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bellow
[noun]

a deep, loud, and resonant sound, often produced by a human or an animal, conveying strength or intensity

Ex: The bellow of laughter filled the room during the comedy show .
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creak
[noun]

a high-pitched, squeaking sound, typically produced by something wooden or metallic when under pressure or movement

Ex: The creak of the rocking chair soothed the baby to sleep .
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ruckus
[noun]

a noisy argument or activity

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cadence
[noun]

the rhythmic emphasis or stress placed on a syllable within a metrical foot of verse

Ex: The poem 's natural cadence made it easy to recite aloud .
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pitch
[noun]

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

Ex: The orchestra conductor emphasized the importance of maintaining consistent pitch throughout the performance .
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rhythm
[noun]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

Ex: The marching band followed a precise rhythm.
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to resound or echo with a deep, prolonged sound, often creating a lasting impression or effect

Ex: The church bells reverberated across the town , signaling the start of the ceremony .
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to jangle
[Verb]

to produce a discordant, harsh, and ringing sound, typically caused by the clashing or rattling of metallic objects

Ex: The pots and pans jangled together as she stacked them in the sink .
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magnitude
[noun]

the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

Ex: It 's difficult to fully comprehend the magnitude of billions of dollars in national debt .
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grandiose
[Adjective]

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

Ex: Her grandiose sense of self-importance made it difficult for her to connect with others .
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unimposing
[Adjective]

not impressive, significant, or noteworthy in appearance, size, or manner

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minuscule
[Adjective]

incredibly small in size

Ex: She wore minuscule earrings that sparkled in the sunlight , adding a subtle touch of elegance to her outfit .
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diminutive
[Adjective]

much smaller than what is normal

Ex: They served diminutive cupcakes at the tea party , each one decorated with intricate frosting designs .
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gigantic
[Adjective]

extremely large in size or extent

Ex: The gigantic oak tree stood sentinel in the forest , its branches reaching out like arms .
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enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .
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lofty
[Adjective]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

Ex: The mountain range stretched into the distance , its lofty peaks shrouded in mist .
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microscopic
[Adjective]

too small to be seen with the naked eye

Ex: The microscopic particles in the air were causing allergies .
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oversized
[Adjective]

larger than the standard or usual size

Ex: They served oversized portions of their famous lasagna at the Italian restaurant .
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massive
[Adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The ancient castle was built with massive stone walls , standing strong for centuries .
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miniature
[Adjective]

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

Ex: The miniature furniture in the dollhouse was crafted with amazing detail .
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to expand or become swollen with air or gas

Ex: The inflatable castle inflated in the backyard , delighting the children as it took shape before their eyes .
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to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated

Ex: He forgot to deflate the exercise ball , so it took up too much space in the closet .
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to become smaller, narrower, or tighter

Ex: By the end of the process , the leather will have contracted to fit the desired shape .
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