SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 46

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SAT Word Skills 1
to repudiate
to repudiate [verb]

to dismiss or reject something as false

Ex: The company repudiated the allegations of unethical business practices , stating that they were unfounded .
repugnant
repugnant [adjective]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

Ex: The repugnant remarks made by the politician sparked outrage among the public .
to repulse
to repulse [verb]

to drive back or push away

Ex: Sarah tried to make amends , but her former friend seemed to repulse every attempt at reconciliation .
fracas
fracas [noun]

a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people

Ex: The debate turned into a fracas when tempers flared .
fractious
fractious [adjective]

unruly, defiant, or unwilling to submit to rules or leadership

Ex: His fractious behavior made him a challenge for any manager .
to fracture
to fracture [verb]

to break or undermine a rule, trust, or agreement

Ex: She fractured the rules of the competition by using prohibited equipment .
fragile
fragile [adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The fragile glass vase shattered when it fell to the ground .
podium
podium [noun]

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

Ex: During the conference , each presenter had a designated time slot to speak from the podium .
poesy
poesy [noun]

another word for poetry or a poetic work

Ex: Classic poesy is taught in many literature courses to give students an appreciation for traditional poetic forms .
poetic
poetic [adjective]

relating to poetry as a form of expression or literature

Ex: The film 's cinematography captured the landscape in poetic detail , showcasing nature 's breathtaking beauty .
theism
theism [noun]

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

Ex:
theocracy
theocracy [noun]

a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules

Ex: Some believe that a theocracy can bring about moral governance , while others see it as a potential infringement on personal liberties .
theologian
theologian [noun]

a person who studies or specializes in theology and religious beliefs

Ex: Many theologians believe in the importance of interfaith dialogue to promote understanding and peace .
theological
theological [adjective]

related to the study of religion and religious beliefs

Ex: The library has a vast collection of theological books from various religions .
theology
theology [noun]

the study of religions and faiths

Ex: The professor 's lectures on theology were very insightful .
compulsion
compulsion [noun]

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

Ex: Every time she walks past a bookstore , she feels an overwhelming compulsion to buy a new novel .
compulsory
compulsory [adjective]

forced to be done by law or authority

Ex: In many countries , military service is compulsory for young adults .
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