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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 19

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orthodox
[Adjective]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

Ex: He held orthodox views on religious practices .
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orthodoxy
[noun]

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

Ex: The orthodoxy of his views made him a respected figure in conservative circles .
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grandeur
[noun]

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

Ex: Nature 's grandeur was on full display during the vibrant sunset over the vast canyon .
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a way of speaking or writing that uses more complicated words than necessary and tries to sound smart

Ex: The teacher asked him to avoid grandiloquence and just explain his point simply .
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grandiloquent
[Adjective]

exhibiting excessive pride or self-importance in their manner

Ex: His grandiloquent attitude at the party made it clear he wanted everyone to know about his recent success.
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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

Ex: Her grandiose sense of self-importance made it difficult for her to connect with others .
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a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains

Ex: The documentary followed a group of mountaineers on their daring expedition to scale the world 's most treacherous peaks .
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mountainous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mountainous skyscraper towered over all the other buildings in the city .
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to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: The architect 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 ecosystem 's alteration 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 to altercate during the debate , exchanging sharp words on policy issues .
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to take turns doing something

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

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

Ex: His promotion came with a retroactive pay adjustment .
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to revisit or return to previous steps, decisions, or stages

Ex: As the debate continued , it felt like the discussion was beginning to retrograde, revisiting points that were already covered .
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to return to negative behaviors or habits from the past

Ex: The community was concerned that the newly built casino would cause some residents to retrogress to their previous addictions .
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to look back on past events

Ex: Whenever he feels lost , he retrospects on the decisions that brought him to this point .
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indigent
[Adjective]

extremely poor or in need

Ex: The nonprofit organization aimed to provide support and resources for the indigent community.
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indigestible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: While the dish was delicious , the excessive use of corn made it somewhat indigestible for me .
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inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen

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