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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 27

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SAT Word Skills 1
to deride
[Verb]

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

Ex: He derides anyone who disagrees with his opinion on social media .
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derision
[noun]

laughing at someone or something in a mean way

Ex: She shared her idea , but only got derision from the group .
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arbiter
[noun]

a person selected to judge and resolve a specific argument or conflict

Ex: The labor union and the company agreed on an independent arbiter to look into workers ' complaints .
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arbitrary
[Adjective]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

Ex: The company 's dress code policy seemed arbitrary, with rules changing frequently without explanation .
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to officially resolve a disagreement between people

Ex: The parents asked their older child to arbitrate the argument between their younger siblings .
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someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

Ex: Finding a fair arbitrator, who had no vested interest in the outcome , was crucial for the credibility of the decision-making process .
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gastric
[Adjective]

relating to or affecting the stomach

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to treat her gastric ulcer.
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gastritis
[noun]

a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite

Ex: He was advised to take antacids to help manage his gastritis symptoms .
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the art, science, or activity of exploring how to prepare and eat good food

Ex: Gastronomy combines the art of cooking with the science of food preparation and presentation.
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medial
[Adjective]

related to or located in the middle of something

Ex: The story ’s climax occurs in the medial chapters of the novel .
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to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor to mediate their disagreements .
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medieval
[Adjective]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

Ex: Medieval armor and weapons are displayed in the exhibit on chivalric knights .
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mediocre
[Adjective]

average in quality and not meeting the standards of excellence

Ex: The team 's mediocre performance cost them a spot in the finals .
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the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

Ex: David includes daily meditation in his spiritual routine for inner peace .
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provident
[Adjective]

planning and preparing for the future, particularly by managing one's finances

Ex: Being provident, she made sure to set aside funds for her children 's education .
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providential
[Adjective]

related to, or showing signs of divine guidance or care

Ex: Their timely escape from the building just before it collapsed was seen as a providential intervention.
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provincial
[Adjective]

associated with a region within a country that has its own local government

Ex: Provincial architecture often reflects the region 's historical influences and resources .
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provisional
[Adjective]

temporarily set or accepted until a final decision is made

Ex: The agreement was reached on a provisional basis , with the details to be finalized later .
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proviso
[noun]

a condition that needs accepting before making an agreement

Ex: The merger will proceed , but there 's a proviso that all current employees retain their positions for at least a year .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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