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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 12

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SAT Word Skills 1
ultimate
[Adjective]

signifying the highest or most significant degree

Ex: Winning the championship was the ultimate achievement of his career .
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ultimatum
[noun]

a final and serious demand made by one person to another, which includes consequences if the demand is not met

Ex: The president ’s ultimatum left the opposing party with little room for negotiation .
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to slowly damage and ruin something by exposing it to air, water, or acids

Ex: The acid rain corroded the ancient stone statues , causing them to lose their intricate details over time .
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corrosion
[noun]

the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction, usually of metals

Ex: Exposure to moisture accelerates metal corrosion.
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corrosive
[Adjective]

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

Ex: The corrosive influence of negative thinking can undermine mental health .
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illusion
[noun]

something that a lot of people consider to be true but is not

Ex: Many individuals hold the illusion that sugar causes hyperactivity in children , although research has repeatedly proven this belief to be false .
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illusive
[Adjective]

creating a false or misleading impression

Ex: His success was illusive, built on deception .
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illusory
[Adjective]

giving a false impression of reality

Ex: In the desert heat , the mirage created an illusory oasis that vanished upon closer inspection .
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illustrious
[Adjective]

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

Ex: The museum houses a collection of illustrious artworks by famous painters such as Van Gogh , Monet , and Picasso .
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mentality
[noun]

the abilities of the mind such as thinking, learning, and problem-solving

Ex: Noah 's resilient mentality helps him bounce back from setbacks and stay determined in pursuing his goals .
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mentor
[noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .
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to parlay
[Verb]

to combine multiple individual bets into one larger bet, with the potential for a higher payout if all of the individual bets are successful

Ex: Poker players will sometimes parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .
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to parley
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to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

Ex: The negotiators successfully parleyed with the union representatives , reaching a compromise on the labor dispute .
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to make someone familiar with a person or thing by introducing or providing information about them

Ex: At the networking event , she made an effort to acquaint her friend with influential professionals in the industry .
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to reluctantly accept something without protest

Ex: The board of directors reluctantly acquiesced to the CEO 's decision , even though some members disagreed .
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to buy or begin to have something

Ex: She acquired a rare painting for her collection at the auction .
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acquisitive
[Adjective]

having a strong desire or tendency to obtain, collect, or possess things, often material possessions

Ex: The acquisitive mindset of the society placed a strong emphasis on material possessions , leading to a constant desire for more .
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to acquit
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to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision to acquit the defendant of all charges .
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stigma
[noun]

a mark that represents shame or infamy

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries a stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .
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to create marks or scars on the body, often intentionally, as a religious or spiritual practice

Ex: The religious pilgrims undertook a pilgrimage that involved walking on their knees for miles , willingly enduring pain and discomfort to stigmatize their bodies and demonstrate their faith .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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