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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 4

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SAT Word Skills 1
delectable
delectable
[Adjective]

tasting or smelling very good

Ex: His homemade pizza was a delectable combination of savory toppings and gooey cheese .
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delectation

the act of finding satisfaction and pleasure in something

Ex: The writer derived delectation from crafting stories that captivated readers and sparked their imagination .
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to delegate

to assign or entrust a task or responsibility to someone else, often as a representative

Ex: The ambassador was delegated to negotiate the terms of the agreement .
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deleterious
deleterious
[Adjective]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

Ex: The chemicals were found to have deleterious effects on soil fertility .
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maladroit
maladroit
[Adjective]

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior due to a lack of skill

Ex: A maladroit response to criticism can escalate conflict .
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malady
malady
[noun]

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

Ex: The medieval village was plagued by a malady that spread rapidly , causing widespread illness and death .
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malaise
malaise
[noun]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

Ex: After recovering from the flu , he experienced lingering malaise, making it difficult to return to his normal routine .
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malapropism

the humorous and incorrect use of a word that sounds similar to the intended word

Ex: The teacher ’s malapropism, when she said " the law of supply and demand " as " the law of supply and demand , " led to a lighthearted classroom moment .
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vernacular

the everyday language spoken by a particular group of people in a specific region or community

Ex: The playwright masterfully incorporated regional vernacular into the dialogue of the characters .
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vernal
vernal
[Adjective]

representing anything young and fresh

Ex: The poet 's verses reflected a vernal optimism , capturing the spirit of youthful hope and renewal .
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versatile
versatile
[Adjective]

prone to change or alteration

Ex: The machine 's settings are versatile, allowing frequent changes .
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to agglomerate

to come together or grow into a unified mass or cluster

Ex: Over time , the coffee grounds in the French press would agglomerate, creating a thick sludge at the bottom .
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to aggregate

to gather into a group or a whole

Ex: At the conference , experts from different fields aggregate to share their knowledge and experiences .
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to aggrandize

to make a person or thing seem more important or impressive than they actually are

Ex: He is aggrandizing himself by exaggerating his accomplishments .
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knave
knave
[noun]

the card in a set of card games with a picture of a young man printed on it, which is typically the lowest-ranking face card

Ex: The player holding the knave can often influence the outcome of a round .
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knavery
knavery
[noun]

a deceiving and unjust action

Ex: The congressman was accused of political knavery after altering documents to shift blame for a spending scandal .
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to navigate

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

Ex: The navigator instructed the driver on how to navigate through diverse landscapes and terrains .
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navigable
navigable
[Adjective]

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

Ex: The port connects to several navigable waterways .
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