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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 1
prehensile
prehensile
[Adjective]

(of body parts) capable of gripping or holding

Ex: The monkey's prehensile tail curled around the branch. 
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prehension

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

Ex: The therapy focused on improving hand prehension in patients recovering from nerve injuries. 
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abundant
abundant
[Adjective]

existing or available in large quantities

Ex: The garden was filled with abundant flowers of every color. 
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superabundant
superabundant
[Adjective]

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

Ex: Researchers were surprised to find a superabundant population of a rare butterfly species in the remote meadow. 
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to superannuate

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

Ex: Due to her health complications, she was superannuated earlier than she had planned. 
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supercilious
supercilious
[Adjective]

treating others as if one is superior to them

Ex: His supercilious remarks made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable. 
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superficial
superficial
[Adjective]

not done in a complete or thorough way

Ex: The book provides a superficial overview of the era without delving into the complexities and nuances. 
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superfluity

an amount that is more than necessary

Ex: The document could be more concise if it wasn't for the superfluity of redundant information. 
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superfluous
superfluous
[Adjective]

beyond what is necessary or required

Ex: The lengthy introduction was filled with superfluous details, delaying the main point of the presentation. 
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afire
afire
[Adjective]

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

Ex: During the celebration, every corner of the city was afire with decorative lights. 
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afoot
afoot
[Adverb]

by walking or on foot

Ex: Many city tours recommend exploring afoot to catch the tiny details and hidden gems. 
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aforesaid
aforesaid
[Adjective]

previously mentioned or spoken of

Ex: The aforesaid terms and conditions must be agreed upon before proceeding further. 
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afresh
afresh
[Adverb]

once again, but in a new or different manner

Ex: After the argument, they decided to start afresh. 
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mantel
mantel
[noun]

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

Ex: She lit the candles on the mantel, creating a warm and cozy ambiance in the room. 
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mantle
mantle
[noun]

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

Ex: he candles on the mantle bathed the room in a soft, warm glow during the evening hours. 
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querulous
querulous
[Adjective]

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

Ex: The querulous customer complained about every dish. 
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to query
to query
[Verb]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

Ex: The customer queried the salesperson about the warranty details before making a purchase. 
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to frizz
to frizz
[Verb]

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

Ex: Whenever he lets his hair air dry, it starts to frizz and curl. 
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to frizzle

to form or shape small, tight curls

Ex: t's amazing how a bit of mist can frizzle her hair, giving her a completely different appearance. 
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