SAT Word Skills 1

SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 3

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10 min
reckless
recklessadjective

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

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dramatist
dramatistnoun

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

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to dramatizeverb

represent something in a dramatic manner

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incendiaryadjective

capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily

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to incenseverb

make furious

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incentivenoun

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

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verbatimadverb

using exactly the same words

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verbiagenoun

overabundance of words

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verboseadjective

using or having an excessive number of words

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verbositynoun

an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words

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abbessnoun

the superior of a group of nuns

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abbey
abbeynoun

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

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abbotnoun

the superior of an abbey of monks

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palpableadjective

capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt

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to palpitateverb

beat rapidly

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palsynoun

a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor

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cadencenoun

the close of a musical section

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cadenzanoun

a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music

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abasementnoun

depriving one of self-esteem

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