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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 44

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itinerant
itinerant
[Adjective]

(of a person) traveling from place to place, often for work or a specific purpose

Ex: The itinerant photographer captured scenes from different corners of the world .
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itinerary
itinerary
[noun]

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

Ex: The travel agent listened to our interests and tailored an itinerary that focused on wildlife and nature reserves .
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to itinerate

o travel from one location to another, often on a regular circuit, for a specific purpose or duty

Ex: The sales representative decided to itinerate through the southern region to introduce the new product line .
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commodious
commodious
[Adjective]

having plenty of space for movement and storage

Ex: Her new office was much more commodious than the cramped cubicle she had before .
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commodity
commodity
[noun]

(economics) an unprocessed material that can be traded in different exchanges or marketplaces

Ex: Investors often include commodities in their portfolios as a hedge against inflation and market volatility .
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wavelet
wavelet
[noun]

a small, brief wave on a liquid surface

Ex: After the boat passed , a series of wavelets lingered momentarily , then faded away .
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to waver
to waver
[Verb]

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

Ex: The dancer 's flowing skirt wavered gracefully as she moved to the music .
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to encumber

to hinder the process or make something harder to do or achieve

Ex: The outdated procedures were encumbering the efficiency of the entire system .
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encumbrance

something burdensome or difficult to deal with

Ex: Carrying extra luggage was an encumbrance during the hike .
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to further

to advance the progress or growth of something

Ex: The team is currently furthering their understanding of market trends .
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odoriferous
odoriferous
[Adjective]

having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

Ex: The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers , enveloping visitors in a fragrant embrace .
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odorous
odorous
[Adjective]

possessing a distinct or recognizable scent, often unpleasant

Ex: The odorous odor of the sewer made her cover her nose .
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reflection

the action or process where a wave, such as light or sound, bounces back from a surface instead of passing through

Ex: The calm lake 's surface served as a perfect mirror , providing a clear reflection of the surrounding mountains .
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reflector
reflector
[noun]

a photographic accessory used to redirect or bounce light onto a subject, typically consisting of a flat or curved surface made of reflective material

Ex: She installed a solar reflector on the roof to heat the water .
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to effuse
to effuse
[Verb]

to release freely, often in a natural or uncontrolled manner

Ex: As the clouds parted , the sun effused a warm glow over the landscape .
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effusion
effusion
[noun]

an instance of flowing out under pressure

Ex: The engineer detected an effusion of gas from the pipeline , prompting an immediate shutdown .
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effusive
effusive
[Adjective]

showing strong or excessive emotion or enthusiasm

Ex: Her effusive greeting made me feel really welcome .
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furtherance

the process of helping something grow, develop, or become more successful

Ex: The organization 's new policies aimed at the furtherance of community development .
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