SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 30

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SAT Word Skills 1

to come together and form a unified whole

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cohesive [adjective]

creating unity or consistency

Ex: Water acts as a cohesive agent in this mixture .
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 .
forgery [noun]

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

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

Ex: To truly get the reference of " democracy , " one should know the intension involving governance by the people .

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

Ex: The company 's intention was to expand into new markets by launching innovative products in the coming year .
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 .
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 .

to cause severe damage or harm

Ex: The criminal 's intent was to mutilate the victim 's face beyond recognition .
mutinous [adjective]

displaying or inciting a refusal to obey authority or command

Ex: The shouts and chants of the mutinous group grew louder as they neared the headquarters .
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 .

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

Ex: Verification of the incident was necessary before the news channel could broadcast the story .

to examine the truth or accuracy of something

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

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 .

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

Ex: The reconnaissance team carefully reconnoitered the terrain to identify potential obstacles .
recondite [adjective]

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

Ex: His recondite knowledge of medieval literature impressed only a small group of scholars .
fungous [adjective]

relating to or characteristic of fungi

Ex: The plant showed signs of fungous disease , evident by its discolored leaves .
fungus [noun]

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

Ex: The forest floor was dotted with various types of fungus , from mushrooms to mold .
loquacious [adjective]

relating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary

Ex: The loquacious speaker kept the audience engaged for hours .

the tendency to talk a lot, often more than necessary

Ex: His loquacity at the meeting left little time for anyone else to share their thoughts .