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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 30

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SAT Word Skills 1
to cohere
to cohere
[Verb]

to come together and form a unified whole

Ex: The fragments failed to cohere into a single structure .
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cohesive
cohesive
[Adjective]

creating unity or consistency

Ex: The cohesive branding strategy helped to establish a strong and recognizable brand identity .
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to forge
to forge
[Verb]

to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer

Ex: The blacksmith would forge a new sword for the knight .
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forgery
forgery
[noun]

the criminal act of making a copy of a document, money, etc. to do something illegal

Ex: The signature on the document was determined to be a forgery after forensic analysis .
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intension
intension
[noun]

the specific criteria or understanding required to identify what a term refers to

Ex: The word " mammal " has an intension that includes animals that give birth to live young and produce milk .
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intention
intention
[noun]

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

Ex: The defendant claimed that he had no intention of breaking the law , but the evidence suggested otherwise .
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mutable
mutable
[Adjective]

able to change or be transformed in form, quality, or nature

Ex: The mutable nature of clay makes it a favorite medium for sculptors .
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mutation
mutation
[noun]

(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features

Ex: Due to a mutation in his genes , the child was born with blue eyes , even though both parents had brown eyes .
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to mutilate

to cause severe damage or harm

Ex: The soldiers found animals mutilated in the deserted village .
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mutinous
mutinous
[Adjective]

displaying or inciting a refusal to obey authority or command

Ex: The captain faced mutinous crew members who were tired of the long voyage without proper rations .
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mutiny
mutiny
[noun]

a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders

Ex: The idea of a mutiny started when the troops did n't get their proper pay and benefits .
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verification

the act of proving the truth or accuracy of something, typically by checking or examining evidence or documentation

Ex: The agency conducts thorough verification of the products ' origins to ensure they are ethically sourced .
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to verify
to verify
[Verb]

to examine the truth or accuracy of something

Ex: Jane had to verify her identity with a photo ID at the bank .
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reconnaissance

a survey or exploration, often done to gather information about an area or enemy

Ex: Drones can be used for reconnaissance to see things from the sky .
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to reconnoiter

to make a military observation or examination of an area to gather information, often in preparation for a future action

Ex: The intelligence unit used drones to reconnoiter the border for any signs of unauthorized activity .
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recondite
recondite
[Adjective]

difficult to understand or obscure to most people due to its complexity

Ex: The recondite language of the legal document made it challenging for the layperson to grasp its implications without a lawyer's help.
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fungous
fungous
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of fungi

Ex: The forest floor was dotted with fungous formations .
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fungus
fungus
[noun]

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

Ex: Penicillin , a groundbreaking antibiotic , is derived from a type of fungus.
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loquacious
loquacious
[Adjective]

relating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary

Ex: The loquacious guest dominated the dinner conversation .
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loquacity
loquacity
[noun]

the tendency to talk a lot, often more than necessary

Ex: The author 's loquacity is evident in his lengthy novels filled with intricate details and dialogues .
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