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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 20

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SAT Word Skills 1
rigor
[noun]

the quality of thoroughness and accuracy in approach or analysis

Ex: Students at the top university are expected to maintain a high level of intellectual rigor in their research .
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rigorous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His training was rigorous, pushing him to exceed his limits .
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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.
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decagon
[noun]

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

Ex: The children were challenged to draw a perfect decagon during their geometry class .
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decagram
[noun]

a weight that is the same as 10 grams

Ex: The jeweler measured the gold and confirmed it was exactly a decagram.
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decalitre
[noun]

a measure that is the same as 10 liters

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

the Ten Commandments given to Moses in the Bible

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

a measure that is the same as 10 meters

Ex: The swimming pool was a decameter in length , perfect for training .
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to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

Ex: The witness confessed to fabricating her testimony under pressure from the prosecution .
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the process of creating or assembling something from raw materials

Ex: With the rise of sustainable practices , many businesses are looking into eco-friendly fabrication processes .
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inverse
[Adjective]

opposite in order or effect

Ex: In mathematics, the inverse function undoes the operation of the original function.
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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 .
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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 .
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to elevate or lift strongly, especially from below

Ex: The powerful wave seemed to upheave everything in its path .
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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 .
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to speak using offensive or disrespectful language

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

a language that shows disrespect for God or other sacred entities

Ex: The preacher warned his congregation against the dangers of uttering words of blasphemy.
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to gibe
[Verb]

to make fun of someone

Ex: Even though they would gibe at his mistakes , he kept trying .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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