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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 21

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SAT Word Skills 1
to undercharge

to ask for less money than the actual price or value of something

Ex: He felt guilty and came back to the store after realizing they had undercharged him for the shoes. 
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to underexpose

to not allow something to be seen or experienced enough

Ex: The museum was criticized for choosing to underexpose certain historical events in their exhibit. 
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underhanded
underhanded
[Adjective]

done in a secretive way with the intent to deceive or trick

Ex: He was fired from his job after they discovered his underhanded attempts to sabotage a colleague. 
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to underlie

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

Ex: Cultural traditions underlie many of the festivals and celebrations we see around the world. 
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to undermine

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

Ex: Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment. 
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to underrate

to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

Ex: Many people underrate the importance of sleep for overall health. 
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to underscore

to stress something's importance or value

Ex: The president's speech underscored the importance of unity in challenging times. 
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to undersell

to offer goods or services at a lower price than competitors

Ex: Some startups undersell their products initially to attract customers and then gradually increase prices as their brand gains recognition. 
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to understate

to minimize the significance of something

Ex: He's modest and tends to understate his own achievements. 
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to underwrite

to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss

Ex: Investors are hesitant to underwrite new tech startups without seeing a prototype first. 
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saccharin
saccharin
[noun]

an alternative to sugar which is artificial and used by people who want to lose weight

Ex: He decided to use saccharin in his tea instead of sugar to reduce his calorie intake. 
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saccharine
saccharine
[Adjective]

excessively sweet or sugary

Ex: The dessert had a saccharine taste that was almost sickeningly sweet. 
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to deplore

to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome

Ex: After the heated argument, he deplored not choosing his words more carefully. 
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deplorable
deplorable
[Adjective]

disgraceful to the extent that it warrants severe disapproval

Ex: The politician's deplorable remarks sparked outrage across the country. 
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fastidious
fastidious
[Adjective]

very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation

Ex: She is a fastidious editor, meticulously checking every sentence for errors. 
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fastidiousness

the quality of being extremely careful and particular about details, especially related to taste or style

Ex: As an art collector, his fastidiousness helped him acquire some of the most sought-after pieces. 
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memento
memento
[noun]

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

Ex: She kept a seashell as a memento of her trip. 
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memorable
memorable
[Adjective]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

Ex: The speech he gave at the graduation was so inspiring that it became the most memorable part of the ceremony. 
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to hone
to hone
[Verb]

to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening

Ex: The chef regularly hones his knives to maintain their sharpness. 
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honorarium

payment given as a gesture of appreciation or respect for a service that is typically provided for free or on a voluntary basis

Ex: In recognition of their valuable contributions, the nonprofit organization awarded an honorarium to the dedicated volunteers. 
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