SAT Word Skills 2

SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 12

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11 min
terminaladjective

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

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to terminateverb

to bring something to a standstill or to end it completely

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terminus
terminusnoun

either end of a railroad or bus route

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catholicadjective

including a wide range of things that are different and varied

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catholicismnoun

the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

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to inciseverb

make an incision into by carving or cutting

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incisiveadjective

having or showing common sense, and the capability of expressing an idea in a convincing way

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incisor
incisornoun

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

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to prescribe
to prescribeverb

(medicine) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

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prescriptnoun

prescribed guide for conduct or action

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prescriptionadjective

available only with a doctor's written prescription

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untimelyadjective

badly timed

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unwieldyadjective

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

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venerableadjective

profoundly honored

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to venerateverb

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

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antiphonnoun

a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

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antiphonynoun

alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts

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idolatrousadjective

relating to or practicing idolatry

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idolatrynoun

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

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to idolizeverb

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

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