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Enhance your SAT vocabulary with essential words from Week 1 of our prep series. This lesson covers five impactful terms: "abscond" (to leave quickly and secretly), "accretion" (a gradual increase), "acme" (the highest level), "acuity" (sharp perception), and "acumen" (keen insight). Each word is accompanied by its definition, synonyms, and example sentences to aid understanding. Strengthen your language skills and improve your SAT performance by mastering these critical vocabulary words.
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SAT Vocabulary Prep Week 1
abscond • Verb • (aabskahnd) • To leave quickly in secret • Synonyms: slip, sneak, flee • The criminal absconded during the night with all his mother’s money.
accretion • Noun • (uh kreeshuhn) • A growth in size, an increase in amount • Synonyms: buildup, accumulation • The committee’s strong fund-raising efforts resulted in an accretion in scholarship money.
acme • Noun • (aakmee) • The highest level or degree attainable • Synonyms: apex, peak, summit • Just when he reached the acme of his power, the dictator was overthrown.
acuity • Noun • (uh kyooih tee) • Sharp vision or perception characterized by the ability to resolve fine detail • Synonyms: acuteness, sharpness • With unusual acuity, she was able to determine that the masterpiece was a fake.
acumen • Noun • (aakyuhmuhn) (uh kyoomuhn) • Sharpness of insight, mind, and understanding; shrewd judgment • Synonyms: discernment, shrewdness • The investor’s financial acumen helped him to select high-yield stocks.