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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 32

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SAT Word Skills 1
to repeal
to repeal
[Verb]

to officially cancel a law, regulation, or policy, making it no longer valid or in effect

Ex: The government decided to repeal the outdated tax law to streamline the tax code. 
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to repel
to repel
[Verb]

to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw

Ex: The goalkeeper managed to repel every attempt at scoring during the match. 
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repentance

a feeling of remorse or regret for past wrongs

Ex: Even in his final hours, the old man expressed no repentance for his past actions. 
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repentant
repentant
[Adjective]

feeling regret or guilt for one's wrongdoing or sin

Ex: He sent a repentant message, hoping to mend the broken friendship. 
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to arrange

to organize items in a specific order to make them more convenient, accessible, or understandable

Ex: The museum curator will arrange the artifacts chronologically to take visitors through a journey in time. 
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arrangement

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: They made an arrangement to meet at the café later. 
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heterodox
heterodox
[Adjective]

diverging from established norms

Ex: Religious reformers often face condemnation for their heterodox views that challenge traditional dogma. 
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heterodoxy

the practice of holding and expressing beliefs that differ from established or conventional norms

Ex: In the world of economics, his theories stood out for their clear heterodoxy, challenging long-held beliefs. 
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heterogeneity

the quality of being varied or diverse in elements or parts

Ex: The city's cultural heterogeneity is evident in its wide array of festivals and cuisines. 
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heterogeneous
heterogeneous
[Adjective]

composed of a wide range of different things or people

Ex: The city's population was heterogeneous, comprising people from various cultural backgrounds. 
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to suppress

to stop an activity such as a protest using force

Ex: As the crowd grew, the authorities decided to suppress the protest before it could escalate further. 
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suppression

the act of preventing the publication or distribution of written material, often due to its content

Ex: Many historical documents underwent suppression due to their potential impact on public opinion. 
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to importune

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

Ex: Fans would often importune the celebrity for autographs, even during her private outings. 
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importunate
importunate
[Adjective]

characterized by persistent and pressing demands or pleas

Ex: The journalist was known for his importunate style, often getting answers when others couldn't. 
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obsolescence

the process of becoming no longer used or no longer effective

Ex: The rapid pace of innovation has accelerated the obsolescence of older smartphones. 
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obsolete
obsolete
[Adjective]

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

Ex: The flip phone has become obsolete in an era dominated by smartphones. 
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