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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 various chapters of the book cohere to offer a comprehensive story. 
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cohesive
cohesive
[Adjective]

creating unity or consistency

Ex: The new manager introduced policies that had a cohesive effect on the previously divided team. 
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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: Ancient warriors relied on skilled artisans to forge their weapons. 
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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 suspect was charged with forgery after he tried to cash in a fake check. 
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intension
intension
[noun]

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. 
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intention
intention
[noun]

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

Ex: She made it clear that her intention was to finish the project ahead of the deadline. 
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mutable
mutable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Young minds are often considered mutable, ready to absorb new information and adapt. 
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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: The fish exhibited a unique fin shape, which was later identified as a result of a genetic mutation. 
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to mutilate

to cause severe damage or harm

Ex: The accident mutilated his arm, leaving lasting scars. 
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mutinous
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. 
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mutiny
mutiny
[noun]

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

Ex: After months at sea with no sight of land, there were signs of a mutiny among the sailors. 
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verification

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. 
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to verify
to verify
[Verb]

to examine the truth or accuracy of something

Ex: The software automatically verifies the integrity of the downloaded files. 
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reconnaissance

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

Ex: The army did a reconnaissance to see where the enemy was. 
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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 soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's positions before the main assault. 
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recondite
recondite
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The ancient text contained recondite wisdom that took years to decipher. 
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fungous
fungous
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of fungi

Ex: The plant showed signs of fungous disease, evident by its discolored leaves. 
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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: They discovered a new species of fungus in the rainforest that glows in the dark. 
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loquacious
loquacious
[Adjective]

relating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary

Ex: At every family gathering, my loquacious aunt dominates the conversation with stories from her travels. 
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loquacity
loquacity
[noun]

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. 
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