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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 1
phobia
[noun]

an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal

Ex: She has a phobia of spiders and feels extremely anxious whenever she sees one .
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a strong dislike or fear of England, its people, or its culture

Ex: The politician 's anglophobia was evident in his speeches , as he constantly criticized English policies and traditions .
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an unreasonable and persistent fear of heights

Ex: She overcame her acrophobia by gradually exposing herself to higher places .
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an unreasonable dislike or prejudice against strangers or people of a different nation

Ex: Xenophobia can have damaging effects on society, contributing to social divisions, conflicts, and even violence against marginalized groups.
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zodiac
[noun]

(astrology) a diagram of the twelve celestial segments and associated signs used to interpret how celestial bodies' positions at birth may affect one's life and personality

Ex: Astrologers believe that the position of the planets at the time of someone 's birth can influence their zodiac sign and personality traits .
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zodiacal
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the zodiac or the twelve astrological signs

Ex: Each zodiacal sign is associated with specific elements , such as fire , earth , air , or water , which further influence the personality traits attributed to individuals born under those signs .
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to vex
[Verb]

to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors

Ex: His sarcastic comments often vex me .
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vexation
[noun]

the state or quality of feeling annoyed, worried, or frustrated

Ex: The vexation in his voice was evident as he spoke about the repeated delays in the project .
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vexatious
[Adjective]

causing annoyance or distress

Ex: The vexatious paperwork required for the application process was overwhelming .
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the act or instance of deviating or straying from a course or path

Ex: The team 's divagation from the original project plan caused delays and inefficiencies in the overall workflow .
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the act of spreading or moving apart in different directions

Ex: Over time , the cultures of the two groups experienced significant divergence.
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divergent
[Adjective]

(of thought, approach, method, etc.) not following a common path, expectation, or widely accepted way of thinking or doing something

Ex: The company ’s divergent business strategy led to both risks and opportunities .
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diverse
[Adjective]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

Ex: The festival showcased diverse musical genres .
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diversion
[noun]

an activity or form of entertainment that provides amusement or distraction

Ex: Our office organizes regular team-building activities as a diversion from the usual work routine .
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diversity
[noun]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

Ex: The city 's culinary scene is known for its diversity, offering a variety of cuisines from different countries .
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to divert
[Verb]

to change direction or take a different course

Ex: In response to unexpected obstacles on the hiking trail , the group decided to divert and explore a nearby clearing .
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kiln
[noun]

a type of furnace or oven that is used for baking or drying pottery, ceramics, or bricks

Ex: The pottery workshop is equipped with multiple kilns of different sizes for firing various types of clay pottery .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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