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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 9

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SAT Word Skills 2
thermal
[Adjective]

related to heat or temperature, including how heat moves, how materials expand with temperature changes, and the energy stored in heat

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thermoelectric
[Adjective]

referring to generation of electricity from temperature differences between materials

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the electricity produced through the direct conversion of heat energy, often using a thermocouple

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an armed or violent rebellion by a group seeking to challenge or overthrow a ruling government

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insurgent
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referring to a person or group that actively opposes against established authority, usually involving a political or armed conflict

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a rebellion or armed uprising against established authority

Ex: After the fall of the regime , insurgency formed to challenge the new government .
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apartheid
[noun]

a system where people are treated differently or separated based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics

Ex: He wrote a book detailing his experiences growing up apartheid.
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apathetic
[Adjective]

displaying minimal emotional expression or engagement

Ex: Despite the celebration , she apathetic, her face devoid of emotion .
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a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

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an action that ultimately leads to a negative outcome, often due to lack of knowledge, care, or understanding of the situation

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to divide something into distinct parts

Ex: The conflict threatened dissever the once-united community into factions and irreparable divisions .
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genesis
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the starting point of a process, event, or entity, often associated with the formation of something new

Ex: genesis of this idea came to me during a moment of reflection .
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genital
[Adjective]

relating to the reproductive organs of the body

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genitive
[Adjective]

relating to a grammatical case that is used to indicate possession, origin, or a close association

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exemplar
[noun]

a person or thing that serves as an excellent model or example of a particular quality or type

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exemplary
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representing the essential qualities, characteristics, or principles associated with a particular type or category

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to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable

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ignoble
[Adjective]

lacking high standards of morality, dignity, or honor

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ignominious
[Adjective]

(of an action or behavior) making one feel ashamed because it was very bad or unacceptable

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ignominy
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a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

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