SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 31

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to concur [verb]

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

Ex: After a thorough discussion , the team was able to concur on the strategy to address the challenges they were facing in the project .

concurrence [noun]

the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances

Ex: Researchers were fascinated by the concurrence of multiple rare bird species appearing in the same region .

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 .

concussion [noun]

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

Ex: The patient presented with symptoms of a concussion , including dizziness , confusion , and sensitivity to light , after a car accident .

hexagon [noun]

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

Ex: She decided to tile her bathroom floor with hexagon-shaped tiles.

hexangular [adjective]

having six angles or corners

Ex: The jewelry box had a hexangular design , giving it a unique appearance .

hexapod [noun]

an organism or creature with six legs

Ex: The insect exhibit at the museum offered a comprehensive look into the diverse world of hexapods .

pedestal [noun]

a base or support structure for an architectural element or statue

Ex: The ancient statue stood proudly atop its marble pedestal in the museum .

pedestrian [adjective]

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

Ex:

pediatrics [noun]

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

Ex: She specialized in pediatrics and worked primarily with young patients .

to incite [verb]

to encourage someone to commit a crime or act violently

Ex: The crowd ’s anger was incited by provocative statements from the speaker .

incitement [noun]

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

Ex: The loud cheers from the audience provided the necessary incitement for the team to play their best game yet .

negligence [noun]

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

Ex: The lifeguard 's momentary negligence was enough for the swimmer to struggle unnoticed .

negligible [adjective]

so small or insignificant that can be completely disregarded

Ex: The cost difference between the two options was negligible , so we chose the cheaper one .

negligently [adverb]

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

Ex: The chemicals were negligently stored , posing a threat to nearby homes .

wanton [adjective]

free and careless in sexual actions or behaviors

Ex: Some movies of the era were banned due to their portrayal of wanton relationships.

wantonness [noun]

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

Ex: The festival was a time for everyone to let loose , displaying pure wantonness .

to brigade [verb]

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

Ex:

brigadier [noun]

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

Ex: After years of exemplary service , he was promoted from colonel to brigadier .

brigand [noun]

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

Ex: The villagers lived in fear of roaming brigands .

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