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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 12

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SAT Word Skills 2
terminal
terminal
[Adjective]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

Ex: Mary's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and was placed in hospice care. 
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to terminate

to stop or end something completely

Ex: After careful consideration, the board of directors voted to terminate the partnership agreement. 
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terminus
terminus
[noun]

the last stop of a transportation line or route

Ex: Passengers disembarked as the train reached its terminus. 
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catholic
catholic
[Adjective]

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

Ex: She has a catholic taste in music, enjoying a wide range of genres. 
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catholicism

the faith and practices associated with the branch of Christianity led by the Pope, including rituals, and moral teachings followed by its members

Ex: Maria was raised in a household that embraced Catholicism, attending Mass every Sunday and participating in sacraments. 
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to incise
to incise
[Verb]

to make decorative cuts or markings into the surface of a material by using a sharp-pointed or sharp-edged tool

Ex: They observed the craftsman skillfully incising the glass bottle with a diamond-tipped tool. 
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incisive
incisive
[Adjective]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

Ex: His incisive vision allows him to see beyond the surface, uncovering deeper meanings and unveiling hidden truths. 
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incisor
incisor
[noun]

(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting

Ex: He accidentally chipped one of his incisors while playing sports. 
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to prescribe

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

Ex: After the check-up, she prescribed a new medicine for my cough. 
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prescript
prescript
[noun]

a set of instructions or guidelines to accomplish a specific goal

Ex: Following the prescript is crucial for assembling the furniture correctly. 
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prescription
prescription
[Adjective]

available to be bought only with a written order of a licensed healthcare professional, typically a doctor

Ex: The pharmacy only dispenses prescription medications with a valid doctor's order. 
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untimely
untimely
[Adjective]

happening or being done when it is not appropriate

Ex: Dave's untimely return disrupted the ongoing meeting. 
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unwieldy
unwieldy
[Adjective]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

Ex: She struggled to control the unwieldy shopping cart as it veered in different directions. 
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venerable
venerable
[Adjective]

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

Ex: She sought guidance from the venerable monk, known for his wisdom and compassion. 
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to venerate

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

Ex: The community venerated the wise elder for her wisdom and guidance. 
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antiphon
antiphon
[noun]

a verse or song relating to a call-and-response pattern, where one group or person initiates a line or phrase, and another group or person responds with a corresponding line or phrase

Ex: As part of the religious ceremony, the bishop intoned the antiphon, and the congregation echoed in response. 
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antiphony
antiphony
[noun]

the practice of musical or vocal response between two or more groups, involving involves a call-and-response pattern

Ex: The choir performed the Gregorian chant with beautiful antiphony, alternating between the male and female voices. 
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idolatrous
idolatrous
[Adjective]

referring to the act of worshiping physical objects or representations of deities, rather than the worship of a higher spiritual being or a monotheistic God

Ex: The temple was adorned with idols, and the followers engaged in idolatrous rituals as part of their religious observance. 
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idolatry
idolatry
[noun]

the worship of physical objects as divine beings, rather than the worship of a monotheistic God

Ex: Within the doctrine of the faith, idolatry is categorized as a grave sin due to its diversion of devotion away from the worship of the one and only God. 
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to idolize

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

Ex: She idolizes her favorite pop star and has posters of him all over her bedroom walls. 
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