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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 38

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to change organic material into stone or a stone-like substance

Ex: Over time , the bones of the dinosaur petrified and preserved in the sediment .
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petrous
[Adjective]

relating to the hard part of the skull near the ear

Ex: Certain injuries are harder to treat when they involve petrous section of the bone .
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petulance
[noun]

the tendency to display childlike irritability and fussiness

Ex: She rolled her eyes petulance when told to wait her turn .
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petulant
[Adjective]

showing impatience or childlike annoyance over minor issues

Ex: He gave petulant shrug when asked about his late assignment submission .
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alchemy
[noun]

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

Ex: In his quest for wealth , the medieval scientist dedicated years to the art alchemy, hoping to produce gold .
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a chronic condition characterized by excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol

Ex: Alcoholism is a serious condition that can lead to physical and emotional harm if not addressed properly .
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lunacy
[noun]

behavior that seems eccentric, irrational, or extremely foolish

Ex: Many considered his decision to invest all his savings in a failed company lunacy.
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lunar
[Adjective]

relating to the moon

Ex: Lunar craters are formed by meteorite impacts on the moon's surface.
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lunatic
[noun]

a person who is mentally ill or exhibits extreme irrational behavior

Ex: lunatic jumped into the freezing water without hesitation .
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usurious
[Adjective]

charging interest rates that are excessively high, to the point of being unreasonable

Ex: Many criticized the payday loan company for usurious interest rates .
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to usurp
[Verb]

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

Ex: The prince was accused of trying usurp his elder brother 's position .
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usury
[noun]

the act of loaning money to others and demanding a very high interest rate

Ex: Traditional moneylenders in rural areas often usury, taking advantage of people 's lack of knowledge .
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to daunt
[Verb]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

Ex: The prospect of giving a speech in front of a large daunted the shy student , leading to anxiety and self-doubt .
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daunting
[Adjective]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

Ex: Writing a novel can be daunting, but with dedication and perseverance, it's achievable.
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dauntless
[Adjective]

showing courage and determination

Ex: The teamdauntless effort led them to victory even when everyone else had written them off .
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to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

Ex: In the rush to take notes , he would scribble the key points , making it challenging to decipher later .
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scribe
[noun]

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

Ex: scribe carefully transcribed the old , fading manuscripts to preserve their contents for future generations .
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scriptural
[Adjective]

regarding anything related to or found in the Bible

Ex: The historical novel scriptural references , weaving biblical themes into its narrative .
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