SAT Natural Sciences - Vision and Precision

standing out and easy to see or notice

able to be easily noticed or perceived, often through observation or measurement

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

(of colors) bright and strong

able to be seen through

permitting light to pass through but making objects on the other side appear blurred

noticeable in a way that is unpleasant, unwanted, or disruptive

shining brightly with intense light

too bright in color, in a way that is not pleasant

excessively colorful, flashy, or showy in a way that lacks taste or elegance

emitting a flickering or wavering light

providing or capturing an extensive view of a scene or area

dark or deep in color, like ink

appearing dull without any reflective quality

(of sky) cloudy or dark, often resulting in a gloomy atmosphere

(of colors or light) very intense or bright

emitting or reflecting light in a bright, glowing manner

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

in a way that is easily noticeable, highlighting a clear and obvious contrast

the outer shape or edge that defines an object's form

a misleading or incorrect mental representation of reality

a captivating scenery viewed from a distance

a thing or person that is striking or impressive to see, often because it is unusual or remarkable

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

the quality or state of emitting light

the act of seeing or observing something, especially something notable or unusual

the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow

a harsh, bright light that is more intense than what the eyes are used to, often causing discomfort

something that is perceived by sight, such as an image, graphic, or representation that can be seen or observed

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

to conceal or hide something

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

to see something, often with a feeling of amazement or admiration

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

to provide light to something, making it brighter

to shine with a flickering or sparkling light

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

to make something visible

to dig the ground and discover something

to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony

to reveal something by removing a cover or obstacle

to reveal something by uncovering it

to reveal, uncover, or make visible something that was hidden or covered

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

to shine brightly, typically with reflected light

to suddenly and mysteriously disappear without explanation

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

to carefully cover or hide something or someone

the careful and detailed examination to find mistakes or discover important information

small details that are easily overlooked

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

requiring a lot of effort and time

in a comprehensive manner

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

in a manner that is marked by careful attention to details

with a focus only on the surface or outer appearance

(of colors) having a subdued tone, lacking brightness or vibrancy

in a manner that superficially focuses on the appearance of something