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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 13

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SAT Word Skills 2
restitution

the action of restoring something to its original state or condition

Ex: The museum oversaw restitution of the painting to its former glory .
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restive
restive
[Adjective]

feeling a sense of unease or agitation that prevents one from finding peace or relaxation

Ex: She became increasingly restive as the deadline approached , feeling the weight of stress and expectation .
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restorative
restorative
[Adjective]

making one feel more energetic or refreshed

Ex: Spending time in nature had a wonderfully restorative impact beyond just relaxing .
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restrained
restrained
[Adjective]

showing limited emotion and maintaining formality

Ex: She clenched her fists tightly , showing a restrained response to the frustrating situation .
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to transfuse

the medical procedure of transferring blood, blood components, or other fluids into a patient's bloodstream

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to fluctuate

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

Ex: The economy is unstable , causing stock prices to fluctuate wildly .
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fluctuation

the irregular or unpredictable variation in something over time, characterized by alternating changes

Ex: Currency fluctuations affected the company 's international profits .
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banal
banal
[Adjective]

lacking creativity or novelty, making it uninteresting due to its overuse or predictability

Ex: The book ’s banal themes failed to leave a lasting impression .
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banality
banality
[noun]

a remark used so often that its not interesting or effective

Ex: She offered nothing but banalities during the meeting , repeating the same generic statements we 've heard a hundred times before .
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to disavow

to deny any knowledge, support, or responsibility for something that is associated with oneself

Ex: The defendant 's defense attorney urged them to disavow any connection to the criminal organization , emphasizing the importance of distancing themselves from such associations .
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disavowal
disavowal
[noun]

the act of denying any connection, association, or knowledge about something

Ex: His sudden disavowal of the political party left many speculating about his motives and future plans .
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genealogist

an expert who studies and researches a person's ancestors and the history of their family

Ex: As a professional genealogist, she dedicated her career to helping individuals discover their roots and understand their family history .
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genealogy
genealogy
[noun]

the study of family lineages and the history of descent

Ex: Genealogy websites and DNA tests have become popular tools for individuals interested in exploring their family history .
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to overreach

to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure

Ex: The CEO 's decision to expand too quickly caused the company to overreach and face financial troubles .
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overpass
overpass
[noun]

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage

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to overhang

to extend outwards beyond the edge or surface of an object or structure

Ex: The balcony overhung the street below , offering onlookers a view of the busy sidewalk .
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to felicitate

to express joy and good wishes to someone for their achievements or on special occasions

Ex: We warmly felicitate our colleague on receiving the prestigious award for her groundbreaking research .
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felicitous
felicitous
[Adjective]

fitting for the occasion, accurately expressing what is intended

Ex: The name chosen for the new product line was felt to be quite felicitous, hinting at its key features and benefits .
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felicity
felicity
[noun]

well-crafted manner, expression or style in communication, design or artistic endeavors

Ex: The speaker addressed the audience with great felicity, mixing humor with insight in a very engaging way .
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blood transfusion

the transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient to address medical needs

Ex: After the accident , the patient needed a blood transfusion to replace the lost blood .
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