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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 22

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SAT Word Skills 1
to defer
to defer
[Verb]

to postpone to a later time

Ex: The meeting was deferred to next week due to the chairman's unexpected absence. 
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deference
deference
[noun]

a respectful gesture or expression that shows admiration or esteem toward someone

Ex: The students stood in deference to the entering professor. 
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deferential
deferential
[Adjective]

showing respect and esteem toward someone, especially a superior

Ex: Her deferential manner in the courtroom earned her the respect of both the judge and her peers. 
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iniquitous
iniquitous
[Adjective]

extremely unfair or morally wrong, often seen as sinful

Ex: Many argue that child labor is one of the most iniquitous practices in modern times. 
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iniquity
iniquity
[noun]

actions that are profoundly immoral or wicked

Ex: The novel exposes the iniquity of corrupt officials. 
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confection

the process of combining various ingredients to produce something, often a medicine or drink

Ex: The herbalist's confection of different herbs resulted in a potent medicine for colds. 
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confectionery

candy and other sweet foods considered as a group

Ex: The store sells all kinds of confectionery, from chocolates to gummies. 
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to imperil

to endanger a person or thing

Ex: Driving under the influence not only imperils the driver but also other innocent road users. 
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imperious
imperious
[Adjective]

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

Ex: The teacher's imperious attitude was not well-received by parents, who felt she lacked understanding and empathy. 
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machination

a secret or clever plot, typically with a sinister purpose

Ex: The villain's machination to seize power failed. 
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machinery
machinery
[noun]

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

Ex: The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line. 
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machinist
machinist
[noun]

someone who operates a machine, especially an industrial one

Ex: The company hired a machinist with years of experience to oversee their production line. 
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votary
votary
[noun]

an individual who is devoted to a religious life through solemn commitments or vows

Ex: After years of searching for purpose, Mark became a votary and joined a monastery in the hills. 
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votive
votive
[Adjective]

offered or dedicated as an expression of a wish or vow.

Ex: Pilgrims often brought votive gifts to the temple, hoping to gain favor from the deity. 
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to apprehend

to arrest someone

Ex: The security guards were quick to apprehend the trespasser before he could escape. 
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apprehensive
apprehensive
[Adjective]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

Ex: She felt apprehensive about the upcoming job interview. 
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to fuse
to fuse
[Verb]

to combine different elements or substances

Ex: In the workshop, they learned how to fuse different metals to create unique jewelry pieces. 
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fusible
fusible
[Adjective]

able to be melted or combined when subjected to heat

Ex: The scientist searched for a fusible material that could serve as a bonding agent in the experiment. 
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orthopedics

the branch of medicine that is concerned with bones and muscles, and their diseases and injuries

Ex: With the rise in sports-related injuries, there's been a growing demand for specialists in orthopedics. 
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orthopedist

a doctor specializing in the treatment and correction of bones and muscles, especially the issues and deformities in children's skeletal systems

Ex: Attending seminars, the orthopedist constantly updated himself on the latest advancements in treating skeletal deformities. 
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