SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 32

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SAT Word Skills 1

to officially cancel a law, regulation, or policy, making it no longer valid or in effect

Ex: The parliament voted to repeal the restrictions on freedom of speech .
to repel [verb]

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

Ex: The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes , preventing them from biting .

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 .
repentant [adjective]

feeling regret or guilt for one's wrongdoing or sin

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

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

Ex: She is currently arranging flowers in a vase for the centerpiece .

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: We came to an arrangement about sharing the rent .
heterodox [adjective]

diverging from established norms

Ex: Scholars criticized her heterodox interpretation of ancient texts as too far removed from the accepted commentary .

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 .

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 .
heterogeneous [adjective]

composed of a wide range of different things or people

Ex: The classroom was heterogeneous , with students of different ages and abilities .

to stop an activity such as a protest using force

Ex: The government deployed riot police to suppress the protest , leading to clashes with demonstrators .

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Ex: Many historical documents underwent suppression due to their potential impact on public opinion .

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

Ex: Despite my repeated refusals , he continued to importune me for a loan .
importunate [adjective]

characterized by persistent and pressing demands or pleas

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

the process of becoming no longer used or no longer effective

Ex: VHS tapes fell into obsolescence with the rise of DVDs and streaming .
obsolete [adjective]

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

Ex: Some traditional farming methods are considered obsolete with the advent of modern technology .