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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 19

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SAT Word Skills 1
orthodox
orthodox
[Adjective]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

Ex: The school required students to adhere to orthodox dress codes, including uniforms and modest attire. 
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orthodoxy
orthodoxy
[noun]

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

Ex: The rebellious artist constantly challenged the orthodoxy of the art community, sparking both criticism and admiration. 
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grandeur
grandeur
[noun]

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

Ex: The royal wedding was an event of unparalleled grandeur, attracting attention from around the world. 
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grandiloquence

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

Ex: Her speech had a lot of grandiloquence, making it hard for the kids to understand. 
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grandiloquent
grandiloquent
[Adjective]

expressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others

Ex: His grandiloquent speech was full of flowery language but lacked substance. 
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grandiose
grandiose
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The grandiose mansion seemed out of place in the modest neighborhood. 
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mountaineer

a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains

Ex: His dream, ever since he was a child, was to become a mountaineer and stand atop the world's tallest mountains. 
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mountainous
mountainous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mountainous pile of paperwork on his desk seemed insurmountable by the end of the week. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
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alteration

a change that signifies a transition from one state or phase to another

Ex: after the medication, she experienced an alteration in her mood. 
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to altercate

to have a serious and heated argument with someone, often involving raised voices

Ex: The siblings would often altercate over who got control of the TV remote. 
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to alternate

to take turns doing something

Ex: In the long drive, the couple would alternate driving every two hours to avoid fatigue. 
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alternative
alternative
[Adjective]

available as an option for something else

Ex: They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad. 
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retroactive
retroactive
[Adjective]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

Ex: The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year. 
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to retrograde

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

Ex: The teacher asked the students to retrograde their lessons to ensure they understood the basics. 
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to retrogress

to return to negative behaviors or habits from the past

Ex: The support group aimed to prevent individuals from retrogressing into negative behavioral patterns. 
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to retrospect

to look back on past events

Ex: Every year, on his birthday, Jack retrospects on the accomplishments and lessons from the previous year. 
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indigent
indigent
[Adjective]

extremely poor or in need

Ex: The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival. 
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indigestible
indigestible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The doctor recommended avoiding indigestible fibers when suffering from a sensitive stomach. 
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indigestion

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

Ex: When traveling to new places, it's common for tourists to experience indigestion due to unfamiliar cuisines. 
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