SAT Word Skills 1

SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 27

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10 min
to derideverb

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

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derisionnoun

contemptuous laughter

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arbiternoun

someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue

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arbitraryadjective

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

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to arbitrateverb

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

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arbitratornoun

someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

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gastricadjective

of or relating to the stomach

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gastritisnoun

inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating

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gastronomynoun

the art, science, or activity of exploring how to prepare and eat good food

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medialadjective

relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle

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to mediateverb

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

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medievaladjective

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, which was the period between the 5th and 15th centuries

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mediocreadjective

having a moderate or average quality

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meditation
meditationnoun

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and letting go of negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

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providentadjective

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

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providentialadjective

relating to or characteristic of providence

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provincialadjective

of or associated with a province

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provisionaladjective

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

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provisonoun

a condition that needs accepting before making an agreement

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