SAT Word Skills 1

SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 22

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11 min
to deferverb

hold back to a later time

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deferencenoun

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

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deferentialadjective

showing deference

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iniquitousadjective

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

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iniquitynoun

morally objectionable behavior

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confectionnoun

the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components

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confectionery
confectionerynoun

candy and other sweets considered collectively

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to imperilverb

to endanger a person or thing

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imperiousadjective

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

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machinationnoun

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

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machinerynoun

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

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machinistnoun

someone who operates a machine, especially an industrial one

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votarynoun

one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service

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votiveadjective

dedicated in fulfillment of a vow

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to apprehend
to apprehendverb

(of a convict or an accused) to arrest

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apprehensive
apprehensiveadjective

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

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to fuseverb

mix together different elements

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fusibleadjective

capable of being melted and fused

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orthopedicsnoun

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

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orthopedistnoun

a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)

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