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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to officially cancel a law, regulation, or policy, making it no longer valid or in effect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: Right now , activists are repealing laws that disproportionately affect minority populations .
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to repel
to repel
[Verb]

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

Ex: The strong winds repelled the hot air balloon , causing it to drift away from its intended path .
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repentance

a feeling of remorse or regret for past wrongs

Ex: Her tears were a clear sign of her repentance for the mistakes she had made .
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repentant
repentant
[Adjective]

feeling regret or guilt for one's wrongdoing or sin

Ex: The repentant thief returned the stolen goods to their rightful owner .
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to arrange

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

Ex: The keys on the keyboard were arranged differently to make typing faster .
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arrangement

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .
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heterodox
heterodox
[Adjective]

diverging from established norms

Ex: His art exhibition was celebrated for its heterodox mix of classical motifs and cutting-edge digital media .
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heterodoxy

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

Ex: The cultural festival celebrated the heterodoxy of various traditions , challenging mainstream narratives .
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heterogeneity

the quality of being varied or diverse in elements or parts

Ex: The gallery was renowned for the heterogeneity of its exhibits , ranging from contemporary sculptures to classical paintings .
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heterogeneous
heterogeneous
[Adjective]

composed of a wide range of different things or people

Ex: The neighborhood was heterogeneous in terms of architecture , with a mix of modern and historic buildings .
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to suppress

to stop an activity such as a protest using force

Ex: The military was called in to suppress the rebellion and restore order in the region .
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suppression

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

Ex: The author moved to a different country to avoid the suppression of her upcoming book .
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to importune

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

Ex: She importuned him for a loan until he finally agreed .
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importunate
importunate
[Adjective]

characterized by persistent and pressing demands or pleas

Ex: The team faced importunate demands from the client, who insisted on frequent updates.
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obsolescence

the process of becoming no longer used or no longer effective

Ex: Designers must consider obsolescence when creating long-term infrastructure .
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obsolete
obsolete
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Many obsolete technologies can still be found in antique shops .
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