SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 39

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regime [noun]

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

Ex: The previous regime was known for its human rights violations .

regimen [noun]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

Ex: She followed a strict exercise regimen , working out at the gym five days a week to improve her fitness level .

collegian [noun]

an individual attending or having attended a college or university

Ex: He fondly remembered his days as a collegian when life was full of aspirations and challenges .

colleague [noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .

ambiguity [noun]

the quality of a phrase or statement having multiple interpretations due to its wording or context

Ex: The language of the law often has room for ambiguity , leading to various interpretations by lawyers and judges .

ambiguous [adjective]

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

Ex: The word " bank " is ambiguous , as it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river .

lumen [noun]

a unit measuring the brightness of light

Ex: The projector has a high lumen output , making it perfect for outdoor movie nights .

luminary [noun]

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

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luminous [adjective]

emitting or reflecting light

Ex: The luminous moon cast a soft glow over the landscape .

lummox [noun]

a clumsy and unintelligent individual

Ex: She felt embarrassed when her date turned out to be a lummox who could n't hold a decent conversation .

sympathetic [adjective]

of or relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions

Ex: The doctor explained how the sympathetic response prepares the body for danger .

symphonic [adjective]

connected with or in form of a symphony

Ex: The concert featured a brilliant symphonic performance by the city 's orchestra .

symphony [noun]

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

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symptomatic [adjective]

displaying signs typical of a particular disease or medical condition

Ex: His fatigue was symptomatic of anemia .

to intercede [verb]

to talk to someone and convince them to help settle an argument or spare someone from punishment

Ex: She decided to intercede on behalf of her friend and spoke to the school administration about the unfair treatment .

to intercept [verb]

to stop or catch before reaching intended destination

Ex: The football player intercepted the pass and ran for a touchdown .

intercession [noun]

the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

Ex: Her intercession with the manager helped resolve the dispute between the employees .

intercessor [noun]

a person who intervenes on behalf of someone else, especially to mediate or plead for them

Ex: She became an intercessor for the students , advocating for better learning conditions .

nihilist [noun]

a person who supports the absence of organized government or authority

Ex: The nihilist passionately argued against the establishment of any form of government .

nil [numeral]

the number zero, often used in sports or to indicate nothing

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