SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 22

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SAT Word Skills 1
to defer [verb]

to postpone to a later time

Ex: The student requested to defer her exams because of a family emergency .

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

Ex: Out of deference , she waited for her host to speak first .
deferential [adjective]

showing respect and esteem toward someone, especially a superior

Ex: She remained deferential to her boss , always agreeing with his suggestions .
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 .
iniquity [noun]

actions that are profoundly immoral or wicked

Ex: The preacher spoke against the iniquity of greed .

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 .

candy and other sweet foods considered as a group

Ex: She brought a box of confectionery for the party .

to endanger a person or thing

Ex: The lack of safety measures could imperil the lives of the workers on the construction site .
imperious [adjective]

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

Ex: His imperious manner made it clear that he expected immediate compliance from everyone .

a secret or clever plot, typically with a sinister purpose

Ex: She uncovered the machinations of her rival coworkers .

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

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

someone who operates a machine, especially an industrial one

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

to arrest someone

Ex: The decision to apprehend the suspect was made after careful surveillance and analysis .
apprehensive [adjective]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

Ex: The students were apprehensive before taking their final exams .
to fuse [verb]

to combine different elements or substances

Ex: The artist wanted to fuse traditional and modern styles in his latest painting .
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 .

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 .

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 .