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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 46

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SAT Word Skills 1
to repudiate

to dismiss or reject something as false

Ex: The company repudiated the claims that their products were unsafe, presenting evidence to the contrary. 
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repugnant
repugnant
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

Ex: The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me. 
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to repulse

to drive back or push away

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

a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people

Ex: A fracas broke out in the bar after someone spilled a drink. 
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fractious
fractious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The fractious student refused to follow classroom rules. 
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to fracture

to break or undermine a rule, trust, or agreement

Ex: He fractured the company's code of conduct by leaking confidential data. 
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fragile
fragile
[Adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The butterfly's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight. 
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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. 
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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. 
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poetic
poetic
[Adjective]

relating to poetry as a form of expression or literature

Ex: The book includes several poetic passages. 
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theism
theism
[noun]

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

Ex: His philosophy is rooted in theism, believing in a higher power. 
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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. 
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theologian

a person who studies or specializes in theology and religious beliefs

Ex: Some of the most influential religious texts were written by renowned theologians of their time. 
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theological
theological
[Adjective]

related to the study of religion and religious beliefs

Ex: She enrolled in a university to deepen her theological understanding. 
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theology
theology
[noun]

the study of religions and faiths

Ex: She decided to study theology to better understand her faith. 
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compulsion

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

Ex: Even though he knew it was a bad idea, he felt a compulsion to call his ex late at night. 
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