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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 31

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SAT Word Skills 1
to concur
to concur
[Verb]

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

Ex: As the negotiations progressed , the two parties found common ground and began to concur on key terms for the partnership .
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concurrence

the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances

Ex: The concurrence of their birthdays and anniversary made the date extremely special for the couple .
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concurrent
concurrent
[Adjective]

happening or taking place at the same time

Ex: She 's juggling concurrent responsibilities at work , overseeing both the marketing and sales teams .
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concussion

a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head

Ex: The doctor ordered a brain scan to assess the severity of the concussion and rule out any potential complications .
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hexagon
hexagon
[noun]

(geometry) a closed shape with six straight sides and six angles

Ex: In geometry class , students learned how to calculate the area of a hexagon.
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hexangular
hexangular
[Adjective]

having six angles or corners

Ex: Architects incorporated a hexangular window in the church 's design to allow more light in .
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hexapod
hexapod
[noun]

an organism or creature with six legs

Ex: Children at the camp were fascinated to learn that not all bugs are hexapods; for instance , centipedes have far more than six legs .
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pedestal
pedestal
[noun]

a base or support structure for an architectural element or statue

Ex: To highlight its significance , the rare gem was displayed on a rotating pedestal at the exhibition .
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pedestrian
pedestrian
[Adjective]

lacking elements that arouse interest, cause excitement, or show imagination

Ex: Her presentation was well-organized but rather pedestrian in its content.
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pediatrics

the branch of medicine that is concerned with children and their conditions

Ex: Pediatrics requires a deep understanding of childhood diseases and developmental milestones .
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to incite
to incite
[Verb]

to encourage someone to commit a crime or act violently

Ex: The online post was found to incite harmful behavior .
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incitement

the act of motivating or encouraging someone to act or behave in a particular way

Ex: The leader 's speech served as an incitement for the protesters to march toward the city hall .
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negligence

the failure to give enough attention or care to someone or something, particularly someone or something one has responsibility for

Ex: The accident at the playground was attributed to the school 's negligence in maintaining the equipment .
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negligible
negligible
[Adjective]

so small or insignificant that can be completely disregarded

Ex: The difference in their scores was negligible, with only a fraction of a point separating them .
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negligently
negligently
[Adverb]

in a careless way that causes harm or fails to meet expected duty

Ex: They had negligently ignored repeated warnings about the bridge 's safety .
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wanton
wanton
[Adjective]

free and careless in sexual actions or behaviors

Ex: Gossip about her wanton escapades spread quickly through the small town.
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wantonness

the quality of acting carelessly and without restraint, often without concern for consequences

Ex: The book depicted an era marked by joy and wantonness.
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to brigade

a group, especially in the military, organized for a specific purpose

Ex: A medical brigade went abroad after the earthquake.
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brigadier
brigadier
[noun]

a rank of officer in the army, above colonel and below major general

Ex: The army base was buzzing with activity in anticipation of the brigadier's inspection .
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brigand
brigand
[noun]

an outlaw, typically operating in a group and using violence or stealth to steal

Ex: Brigands carried off the town 's treasures .
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