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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 13

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SAT Word Skills 1
static
static
[Adjective]

showing little to no change at all

Ex: The student's grades showed a static pattern, with no improvements or declines over the semester. 
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statics
statics
[noun]

a branch of science that focuses on the study of forces responsible for maintaining balance and stability in objects

Ex: The principles of statics are important in architecture to design buildings. 
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statistician

a person who collects, analyzes, and interprets numerical data

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stationary
stationary
[Adjective]

not moving or changing position

Ex: He sat on a stationary bike, adjusting the settings before his workout. 
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ambulance
ambulance
[noun]

‌a vehicle specially equipped to take sick or injured people to a hospital

Ex: The ambulance raced through the busy city streets, moving through traffic to reach the hospital as quickly as possible. 
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to ambulate

to walk or move from one place to another

Ex: The hiker ambulated along the trail, taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying the fresh air. 
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ambulatory
ambulatory
[Adjective]

related to or designed for walking

Ex: The park featured an ambulatory pathway that wound through the scenic gardens, providing visitors with a pleasant walking experience. 
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to decorate

to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive

Ex: During the holiday season, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, wreaths, and ornaments. 
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decorous
decorous
[Adjective]

showing a polite, dignified, and appropriate manner of behaving

Ex: The guests at the formal dinner party displayed decorous behavior, speaking politely and adhering to proper dining etiquette. 
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decorum
decorum
[noun]

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of propriety, etiquette, or social conduct

Ex: She maintained perfect decorum throughout the formal dinner. 
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gynecocracy

a society or government ruled by women

Ex: The idea of a gynecocracy is often met with resistance from those who believe that men are naturally superior to women. 
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gynecology

the branch of medicine that is concerned with diseases that are specific to women, especially those that affect their reproductive organs

Ex: The gynecology clinic provides confidential and compassionate care for women. 
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technicality

a trivial detail or a specific provision within a rule, law, or procedure

Ex: In the legal field, understanding the technicalities of a contract is crucial for drafting accurate and enforceable agreements. 
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technology

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

Ex: The technology used in modern smartphones has advanced rapidly. 
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presumption

a belief that something is true without any proof

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presumptuous
presumptuous
[Adjective]

failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so

Ex: It was presumptuous of him to assume he could make decisions for the team. 
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pretentious
pretentious
[Adjective]

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others

Ex: The pretentious host constantly name‑dropped celebrities. 
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pretext
pretext
[noun]

a false reason or excuse given to justify an action or behavior, hiding the true motive behind it

Ex: She used a family emergency as a pretext to leave the party early, but her friends suspected she simply wasn't enjoying herself. 
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