SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 12

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SAT Word Skills 2
terminal [adjective]

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

Ex: Tim 's father was in the final stages of his terminal illness , and the family gathered to say their goodbyes .

to stop or end something completely

Ex: The company decided to terminate the project due to budget constraints .
terminus [noun]

the last stop of a transportation line or route

Ex: Located on the waterfront , the pier serves as the terminus for the ferry .
catholic [adjective]

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

Ex: The book club encourages readers to explore a catholic range of genres and authors , fostering a diverse literary community .

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

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

Ex: The ancient civilization incised detailed hieroglyphics onto stone tablets .
incisive [adjective]

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

Ex: With her incisive mind , she eloquently expresses her thoughts , cutting through the noise to illuminate the heart of the matter .
incisor [noun]

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

Ex: The orthodontist recommended braces to correct the misalignment of her incisors .

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

Ex: My therapist prescribed light exercises to help with my back pain .

a set of instructions or guidelines to accomplish a specific goal

Ex: The prescript recommends specific time management strategies to maximize efficiency .
prescription [adjective]

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

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untimely [adjective]

happening or being done when it is not appropriate

Ex: The untimely frost ruined the crops , coming just before the harvest .
unwieldy [adjective]

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

Ex: He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles , trying to set up the camping shelter .
venerable [adjective]

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

Ex: He was honored to meet the venerable elder , who had witnessed many changes in their lifetime .

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

Ex: The artist 's work has been venerated by art critics and enthusiasts alike .
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: In the traditional Latin Mass , the priest recites the antiphon , and the servers respond accordingly .

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

Ex: In a call-and-response ritual , the religious leader initiates a phrase or prayer , and the congregation responds in antiphony , creating a communal and participatory atmosphere .
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: Some missionaries dedicate their life to converting people away from their idolatrous beliefs and guiding them towards monotheism .
idolatry [noun]

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

Ex: The prophet delivered a powerful message denouncing idolatry , urging people to forsake the worship of lifeless idols and embrace the monotheistic faith .

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

Ex: Some people idolize figures like Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. for their moral leadership and advocacy .