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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 3

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SAT Word Skills 1
reckless
[Adjective]

not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

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dramatist
[noun]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

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to overstate or exaggerate the significance of something, often for emphasis or effect

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incendiary
[Adjective]

made with the intention of causing fire

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to provoke extreme anger in a person

Ex: The rude behavior of her incenses her .
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incentive
[noun]

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

Ex: Tax breaks were provided as incentive for businesses to invest in renewable energy .
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verbatim
[Adverb]

exactly as spoken or written originally without any changes or additions

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verbiage
[noun]

the unnecessary use of terms and words to express something and causing complexion

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verbose
[Adjective]

using or having an excessive number of words

Ex: The CEO 's speech was verbose, resulting in a lack of clarity and impact .
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verbosity
[noun]

the quality of containing unnecessary and excessive words or terms in speech or writing

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abbess
[noun]

the female head of an abbey, convent, or other religious houses of nuns

Ex: They often turn to abbess for guidance and support , knowing that her words carry great weight .
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abbey
[noun]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

Ex: They have dedicated their lives to serving at abbey, finding solace and purpose within its hallowed walls .
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abbot
[noun]

the male spiritual leader and administrator of an abbey, monastery, or group of monasteries

Ex: abbot presided over the chapter meetings , where important decisions regarding the community were made and disciplinary matters were addressed .
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palpable
[Adjective]

capable of being felt and perceived by the sense of touch

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(of heart) to pound irregularly and rapidly

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palsy
[noun]

a condition of the muscles, in which a person experiences tremors all over their body or in specific body parts

Ex: The musicianpalsy made it challenging for her to play instruments with precision .
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cadence
[noun]

a series of musical notes, written as the ending of a musical piece

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cadenza
[noun]

a solo section at the end of a musical piece for the performer to show their skill and creativity

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abasement
[noun]

the act of treating someone in a demeaning way

Ex: abasement of women in certain societies perpetuates gender inequality and discrimination .
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