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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 28

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SAT Word Skills 1
tedious
tedious
[Adjective]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

Ex: The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on. 
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tedium
tedium
[noun]

the state of being wearied or bored due to repetitive or unchanging activities

Ex: Attending the same meetings week after week brought a sense of tedium she couldn't shake off. 
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resolute
resolute
[Adjective]

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

Ex: After weeks of contemplation, Maria was resolute in her decision to move to a new city. 
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resolution

an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote

Ex: At the annual meeting, members will vote on several important resolutions. 
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to resolve

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts. 
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cursive
cursive
[Adjective]

characterized by letters that are joined in a flowing manner

Ex: Many schools still teach cursive writing in the early grades. 
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cursory
cursory
[Adjective]

performed quickly and superficially, with little attention to detail

Ex: He gave the report a cursory glance before the meeting. 
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hyperbole
hyperbole
[noun]

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

Ex: His statement that he'd slept for a century was a hyperbole to express his exhaustion. 
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hypercritical
hypercritical
[Adjective]

prone to overly harsh judgments and unreasonably critical of small faults

Ex: Many artists feel that art critics can sometimes be hypercritical, focusing more on flaws than the overall vision. 
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nausea
nausea
[noun]

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

Ex: After the surgery, it was normal for patients to report mild nausea. 
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to nauseate

to make someone feel very disgusted, often in a moral sense

Ex: Their rude behavior at the party was enough to nauseate most of the guests. 
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underling
underling
[noun]

a person of lower rank who serves or works under someone of higher authority

Ex: As an underling in the firm, she had to complete all the tasks that were handed down to her. 
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to juxtapose

to place two or more things side by side, especially for the purpose of comparison

Ex: The artist juxtaposed bright colors with dark shadows to create tension. 
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juxtaposition

the act of placing two things side by side to produce a contrasting effect

Ex: The photographer's juxtaposition of light and shadow created a dramatic effect in the portrait. 
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bronchitis

a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

Ex: Smoking can increase the risk of developing chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems. 
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bronchus
bronchus
[noun]

a major airway in the respiratory system that branches off from the trachea and leads to the lungsea

Ex: A tumor was discovered in her right bronchus during a routine check-up. 
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optic
optic
[Adjective]

relating to the eyes or vision

Ex: She went to the specialist for an optic examination. 
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optician
optician
[noun]

a person whose job is to test people's eyes and sight or to make and supply glasses or contacts

Ex: The optician recommended new glasses for better vision. 
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