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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 19

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orthodox
[Adjective]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

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orthodoxy
[noun]

a commonly held belief or attitude that conforms to traditional norms and expectations

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grandeur
[noun]

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

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a way of speaking or writing that uses more complicated words than necessary and tries to sound smart

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grandiloquent
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exhibiting excessive pride or self-importance in their manner

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grandiose
[Adjective]

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

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a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains

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mountainous
[Adjective]

substantial or grand on a scale similar to that of a mountain

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to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: The altered the design after receiving feedback from the client .
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a change that signifies a transition from one state or phase to another

Ex: the ecosystemalteration due to pollution has become a concern for scientists .
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to have a serious and heated argument with someone, often involving raised voices

Ex: The politicians continued altercate during the debate , exchanging sharp words on policy issues .
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to take turns doing something

Ex: The alternated turns on the swing to ensure everyone had a chance to play .
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alternative
[Adjective]

available as an option for something else

Ex: alternative method saved them a lot of time .
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retroactive
[Adjective]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

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to revisit or return to previous steps, decisions, or stages

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to return to negative behaviors or habits from the past

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to look back on past events

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indigent
[Adjective]

extremely poor or in need

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indigestible
[Adjective]

(of substances) challenging for the body to break down and digest

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inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen

Ex: To alleviate indigestion, Lisa started drinking a herbal tea after meals .
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