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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

Ex: The reckless driver ignored the red light and sped through the intersection .
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dramatist
[noun]

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

Ex: She studied the works of classic dramatists such as Shakespeare and Ibsen to hone her craft and develop her own unique voice .
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to overstate or exaggerate the significance of something, often for emphasis or effect

Ex: In her speech , she dramatized the injustice of the court ruling to elicit outrage from the crowd .
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incendiary
[Adjective]

made with the intention of causing fire

Ex: The company faced legal consequences after using incendiary chemicals in their manufacturing process .
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to provoke extreme anger in a person

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

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

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

in exactly the same words as used originally

Ex: The witness recited the events verbatim as they occurred on that fateful day .
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verbiage
[noun]

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

Ex: The contract was revised to reduce the verbiage and make it more concise and clear .
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verbose
[Adjective]

using or having an excessive number of words

Ex: Her verbose speech at the conference lost the audience's attention quickly.
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verbosity
[noun]

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

Ex: The legal document 's verbosity made it difficult for the average person to comprehend its content .
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abbess
[noun]

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

Ex: The abbess held authority over the convent's resources and decisions, managing its finances and overseeing construction projects.
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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 the 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: The 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

Ex: We could sense the palpable fear in the witness 's voice as they recounted their experience .
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(of heart) to pound irregularly and rapidly

Ex: Her heart started to palpitate rapidly as she anxiously waited for the exam results .
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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 musician 's palsy 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

Ex: The composer carefully crafted the cadence to evoke a feeling of closure and satisfaction .
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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

Ex: The composer included a cadenza near the end of the piece , allowing the soloist to shine with a dramatic and complex passage .
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abasement
[noun]

the act of treating someone in a demeaning way

Ex: The abasement of women in certain societies perpetuates gender inequality and discrimination .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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