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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 8

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SAT Word Skills 1
to divine
[Verb]

to either predict the future or uncover hidden truths with the use of supernatural forces

Ex: In ancient times , priests would divine the will of the gods by observing animal entrails .
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the practice of seeking knowledge or insight about the future or discover hidden knowledge by supernatural means

Ex: The ancient civilization relied on divination to make important decisions , seeking guidance from oracles and interpreting signs from the gods .
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divinity
[noun]

any kind of higher power deity like gods and goddesses

Ex: Many people turn to prayer and worship as a way to connect with divinity and seek guidance from higher powers .
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to abjure
[Verb]

to give up or reject a belief, claim, or practice through formal or public declaration

Ex: They had been abjuring the harmful practices before adopting a new approach .
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to access
[Verb]

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

Ex: Visitors can access the museum by purchasing tickets at the main entrance .
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to accede
[Verb]

to agree to something such as a request, proposal, demand, etc.

Ex: After thorough negotiations, both parties were able to accede to the terms of the trade agreement.
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venom
[noun]

the poisonous substance produced by some snakes, scorpions, or spiders to kill their prey or to defend themselves from predators

Ex: The doctor administered an antivenom to counteract the effects of the snake 's venom.
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venomous
[Adjective]

possessing or producing a toxin that is injected or delivered into another organism through a bite, sting, or other means

Ex: The lizard displayed its brightly colored , venomous tongue as a warning to potential predators .
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pantheon
[noun]

a monumental building dedicated to gods and goddesses

Ex: In ancient Greece , the Parthenon served as a pantheon dedicated to the goddess Athena , patron deity of Athens .
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pantheism
[noun]

the belief that God and the universe are one and the same, considering the entire natural world as a divine expression of God

Ex: Pantheism differs from traditional monotheism in that it does not conceive of a personal deity separate from creation but rather sees divinity as intrinsic to the natural order .
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abscess
[noun]

an aching cyst of pus in the tissues of the body

Ex: She developed an abscess on her finger after a deep cut became infected .
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the process of removal, mainly by surgical means

Ex: The abscission of a tumor was necessary to prevent its further growth and spread .
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to secretly depart, typically with something, like money, that does not rightfully belong to one

Ex: The thief managed to abscond with the valuable painting before anyone noticed .
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flexion
[noun]

the act of bending or curving, especially of a joint or limb

Ex: The gymnast demonstrated exceptional spinal flexion during her backbend .
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flexible
[Adjective]

capable of bending easily without breaking

Ex: Rubber bands are flexible and can stretch to hold together stacks of papers or other objects .
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the quality of being easily bent without breaking or injury

Ex: The gymnast 's flexibility amazed the audience during her performance .
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the act of helping others especially in challenging situations

Ex: The humanitarian aid workers provided ministration to the refugees , offering medical assistance and humanitarian support .
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ministry
[noun]

the group of religious ministers

Ex: The ministry worked together to provide pastoral care and guidance to those facing personal challenges or crises .
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to abash
[Verb]

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

Ex: The unexpected attention abashed the introverted student , who preferred to blend into the background .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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