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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 1
phobia
phobia
[noun]

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

Ex: The phobia of dogs she developed after a childhood incident affects her ability to interact with pets. 
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Anglophobia

a strong dislike or fear of England, its people, or its culture

Ex: Despite her love for traveling, Jane's anglophobia kept her from considering a trip to England. 
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acrophobia

an unreasonable and persistent fear of heights

Ex: His acrophobia made it impossible for him to climb tall buildings. 
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xenophobia

an unreasonable dislike or prejudice against strangers or people of a different nation

Ex: The community's xenophobia was evident when they attacked a local business owned by an immigrant family. 
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zodiac
zodiac
[noun]

a circular representation of the twelve zodiacal constellations, showing the corresponding astrological signs

Ex: The ancient chart depicted all twelve zodiac constellations. 
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zodiacal
zodiacal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He is consulting his zodiacal chart to determine his compatibility with different signs. 
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to vex
to vex
[Verb]

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

Ex: The constant buzzing of the mosquito vexed me all night. 
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vexation
vexation
[noun]

a person or thing that provokes annoyance, frustration, or distress

Ex: The buzzing mosquito was a minor vexation during the hike. 
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vexatious
vexatious
[Adjective]

causing annoyance or distress

Ex: The vexatious customer continued to make unreasonable demands, causing a headache for the customer service representative. 
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divagation

the act or instance of deviating or straying from a course or path

Ex: The hiker's divagation from the marked trail led them deeper into the forest, causing them to lose their way. 
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divergence

the act of spreading or moving apart in different directions

Ex: The divergence in their opinions led to a heated argument. 
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divergent
divergent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Their divergent views on politics led to frequent debates. 
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diverse
diverse
[Adjective]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

Ex: The team consisted of individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of experiences and perspectives to the table. 
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diversion
diversion
[noun]

an activity or form of entertainment that provides amusement or distraction

Ex: Music serves as a wonderful diversion during long commutes, making the journey more enjoyable. 
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diversity
diversity
[noun]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

Ex: The museum's art collection showcased the diversity of human creativity, featuring works from numerous cultures and time periods. 
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to divert
to divert
[Verb]

to change direction or take a different course

Ex: Road construction forced the city buses to divert from their usual route. 
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kiln
kiln
[noun]

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

Ex: The brick factory uses a large kiln to bake the bricks before they are ready for construction. 
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