SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 8

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SAT Word Skills 1

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

Ex: The mystic attempted to divine the secret location of the lost treasure .

the practice of seeking knowledge or insight about the future, often using supernatural methods

Ex: Tarot cards are commonly used for divination today .
divinity [noun]

any kind of higher power deity like gods and goddesses

Ex: Throughout history , various cultures have worshipped divinities associated with natural elements , such as the sea , sun , or moon .

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

Ex: Faced with new facts , he was abjuring his previous stance on the issue .

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

Ex: The hiking trail provides a way for visitors to access the summit .

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

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venom [noun]

a toxic substance produced and secreted by certain animals, typically used for defense or hunting

Ex: Some frogs produce venom as a chemical defense .
venomous [adjective]

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

Ex: The coral snake is known for its venomous bite , which can be deadly if not treated promptly .
pantheon [noun]

a monumental building dedicated to gods and goddesses

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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 posits that the entire cosmos is sacred and that divinity is immanent in all things , from the smallest atom to the vast expanse of the universe .
abscess [noun]

an aching cyst of pus in the tissues of the body

Ex: The abscess on the skin became increasingly painful and swollen , necessitating immediate medical attention .

the deliberate or natural removal of a part from a whole, especially through cutting, separation, or detachment

Ex: The artist 's work symbolized emotional abscission from past trauma .

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 .
flexion [noun]

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

Ex: Physical therapy exercises included knee flexion to improve range of motion and strengthen the leg muscles .
flexible [adjective]

capable of bending easily without breaking

Ex: The rubber hose is flexible , allowing it to bend around corners without kinking .

the quality of being easily bent without breaking or injury

Ex: The material 's flexibility makes it ideal for creating durable clothing .

the act of helping others especially in challenging situations

Ex: The therapist 's ministration played a crucial role in the recovery and rehabilitation of the accident victims .
ministry [noun]

the group of religious ministers

Ex: The church recognized the dedicated service of its ministry during a special ceremony honoring their commitment to the congregation .
to abash [verb]

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

Ex: It 's not polite to abash someone by pointing out their flaws in public .