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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 7

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SAT Word Skills 2
extensible
[Adjective]

having the ability to be stretched or expanded without significant damage or loss of integrity

Ex: The extensible ladder extends easily , allowing workers to reach higher areas of the building .
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extensive
[Adjective]

covering a large area

Ex: Japan 's extensive rail network allows for efficient travel across the country .
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extensor
[noun]

a muscle that helps a body part or limb be stretched out by contraction

Ex: Physical therapy exercises focused on strengthening the extensor muscles following the patient's knee surgery.
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external
[Adjective]

located on the outer surface of something

Ex: The external surface of the container was coated to prevent rust .
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a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

Ex: The book ’s bibliography provided useful further reading .
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a great enthusiasm for collecting books

Ex: Jane 's bibliomania led her to spend countless hours browsing bookstores and amassing an impressive collection .
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a person who loves books, especially as physical objects, and collects them

Ex: Sarah 's friends knew the perfect gift for her birthday was a rare first edition of her favorite novel , as she was a true bibliophile.
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to wane
[Verb]

(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon

Ex: The moon 's brightness started to wane just a few days after the full moon .
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to wax
[Verb]

to grow in strength, size, intensity, etc.

Ex: The city 's population has waxed over the years , leading to urban expansion .
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excitable
[Adjective]

likely to show intense happiness and enthusiasm when experiencing something new or interesting

Ex: She was so excitable that she started clapping when she saw the gift .
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a source of energy or stimulation that elevates the activity or functioning of an object or process

Ex: Pre-workout beverages deliver ingredients that provoke metabolic excitation for athletic training .
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legacy
[noun]

something left behind by a person after they die

Ex: The antique furniture set was a treasured legacy that had been carefully preserved by the family for over a century .
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to permit something by law, granting people the right or freedom to do it

Ex: Some countries are looking to legalize the use of cryptocurrency for everyday transactions .
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to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

Ex: The parliament is set to legislate a minimum wage increase in the next session .
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a person whose job is to make new laws, especially one who is a member of a governmental body

Ex: As a legislator, his role is to analyze proposed bills , debate their merits , and vote on their passage in the legislative body .
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to legally establish the parent-child relationship of a child born to unmarried parents, typically through court orders, or other formal processes

Ex: They are currently in the process of legitimating their child through legal procedures .
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(chemistry) the process of separating a liquid or solution into its parts by passing electricity through it

Ex: In the field of chemistry , electrolysis is commonly used to extract reactive metals from their ores , such as aluminum from bauxite .
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glacial
[Adjective]

relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains

Ex: Glacial deposits left by ancient ice sheets shaped the landscape of the region .
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glacier
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a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.
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