SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 20

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SAT Word Skills 1
rigor
rigor [noun]

the quality of thoroughness and accuracy in approach or analysis

Ex: Maintaining rigor in the editorial process ensures the credibility of the publication .
rigorous
rigorous [adjective]

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

Ex: The university 's rigorous admission process ensures that only the most qualified students are accepted .
decadence
decadence [noun]

a decline in standards, especially in moral or mental qualities

Ex: He worried that his friend 's constant partying was a sign of personal decadence .
decagon
decagon [noun]

(geometry) a flat polygon with ten straight sides and ten angles

Ex: Architects sometimes incorporate shapes like the decagon into their designs for a unique appearance .
decagram
decagram [noun]

a weight that is the same as 10 grams

Ex: The recipe required a decagram of saffron , which made her realize how expensive the dish was to make .
decalitre
decalitre [noun]

a measure that is the same as 10 liters

Ex: The tank can hold up to a decalitre of water .
decalogue
decalogue [noun]

the Ten Commandments given to Moses in the Bible

Ex: The film portrayed the moment Moses received the decalogue on Mount Sinai .
decameter
decameter [noun]

a measure that is the same as 10 meters

Ex: He jogged a decameter every morning as a warm-up before his main workout .
to fabricate
to fabricate [verb]

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

Ex: The journalist was fired for fabricating quotes in his article to sensationalize the story .
fabrication
fabrication [noun]

the process of creating or assembling something from raw materials

Ex: The company specializes in the fabrication of custom-made furniture pieces .
inverse
inverse [adjective]

opposite in order or effect

Ex:
inversion
inversion [noun]

the act of turning something upside down or placing it in a vertical position

Ex: An inversion of the pyramid structure was used in the modern design of the building .
to invert
to invert [verb]

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

Ex: The choreographer asked the dancers to invert their formation for the final scene .
to upheave
to upheave [verb]

to elevate or lift strongly, especially from below

Ex: The powerful wave seemed to upheave everything in its path .
upheaval
upheaval [noun]

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

Ex: Economic crises often lead to social upheaval and protests .
to blaspheme
to blaspheme [verb]

to speak using offensive or disrespectful language

Ex: Some songs in the modern music scene seem to blaspheme just to gain attention .
blasphemy
blasphemy [noun]

a language that shows disrespect for God or other sacred entities

Ex: he novel was banned in several countries due to its perceived blasphemy against religious figures .
to gibe
to gibe [verb]

to make fun of someone

Ex: Even though they would gibe at his mistakes , he kept trying .
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