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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 8

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to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

Ex: Tomorrow , I will expostulate with my landlord about the sudden increase in rent .
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exposure
[noun]

the state of being open to harm or risk as a result of lacking adequate safety or preventative measures

Ex: The patient 's exposure to a contagious disease prompted the need for quarantine and medical monitoring .
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to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

Ex: The author expounds the main themes of the book through the characters ' experiences .
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precipice
[noun]

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

Ex: He felt a thrill standing at the precipice of the towering rock face .
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precipitant
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happening more quickly than normal circumstances, especially without required preparation

Ex: Eyewitnesses said the shooting seemed to be a precipitant reaction rather than premeditated.
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precipitous
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being made or carried out in a hurrying way that lacked thoughtful consideration

Ex: His precipitous resignation appeared to be an ill-advised move made without fully thinking it through .
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theoretical
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relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application

Ex: Theoretical physics explores the fundamental laws governing the universe .
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theorist
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someone who formulates general principles to explain specific events or phenomena

Ex: As a literary theorist, she analyzed various narratives and explored the underlying structures and themes within them .
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to express various scenarios about something without necessarily basing it on evidence or facts

Ex: They theorized for hours but could n’t agree on a single explanation .
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thesis
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a statement that someone presents as a topic to be argued or examined

Ex: The scientist proposed the thesis that the presence of a certain enzyme is correlated with the development of the disease .
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ironic
[Adjective]

using statements that mean the opposite of what is stated, often to convey criticism or humor through an implied second meaning

Ex: Literary journals publish poetry and essays appreciated for their subtle , often ironic explorations of the human condition .
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irony
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a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .
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to study or collect plants in a scientific or systematic manner, often in their natural environments

Ex: She had botanized in various ecosystems before specializing in coastal plant communities .
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botany
[noun]

the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

Ex: The university offers a degree in botany with specializations in various plant sciences .
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to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

Ex: The citizens entreated the mayor to improve the city 's transportation system .
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entreaty
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a sincere request for something, often conveying a sense of urgency or importance

Ex: His sincere entreaty for forgiveness resonated deeply with her , and she decided to give him another chance .
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inborn
[Adjective]

referring to traits that are present from birth and are influenced by genetic inheritance, such as medical conditions or physical features

Ex: Researchers tried to determine if certain medical conditions had an inborn or environmental cause .
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inbred
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born or developed as a result of reproduction between closely related members within a group of animals, plants, or people

Ex: Inbred animals often exhibit reduced fertility and survival rates .
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nebula
[noun]

(pathology) a cloudy area in the cornea of the eye

Ex: A corneal nebula appears as a localized , opaque patch in the normally transparent cornea tissue .
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nebulous
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relating to or resembling a vast cloud of dust and gas in space

Ex: The nebulous appearance of the galaxy was breathtaking through the lens .
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