Study Guide
SAT Practice Test 1 — Module 2 Vocabulary Complete vocabulary study guide for Module 2, compiled in file reading order. Study every word below, then take the practice exam at the end of this lesson. No. Word Base/Root Synonyms Definition Example 1 observant observe attentive, perceptive quick to notice details An observant artist can capture subtle changes. 2 nuance nuance subtlety, distinction a small difference in meaning or expression The writer captures the nuances of the character. 3 substantial substance considerable, significant large in amount or important in effect The study found a substantial difference. 4 toxicity toxic poisonousness, harmfulness the degree to which a substance is poisonous Researchers measured the toxicity of the venom. 5 potency potent strength, effectiveness the power of something to produce an effect The researchers compared venom potency. 6 involuntarily involuntary unintentionally, automatically without conscious control or intention The muscles contracted involuntarily. 7 beneficially beneficial helpfully, advantageously in a way that produces a useful result The treatment affected the plants beneficially. 8 strenuously strenuous vigorously, forcefully with great effort or energy The team argued strenuously against the proposal. 9 smoothly smooth efficiently, easily without difficulty or interruption The process ran smoothly. 10 intersect intersect cross, overlap to meet or cross at a point Art and fashion can intersect in many ways. 11…