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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 2

the distance around the external boundary of something

Ex: She measured circumference of the tree trunk to determine its age .
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the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly

Ex: Their instructions were full of circumlocution that just muddied what was actually a simple request .
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to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

Ex: They were able circumnavigate the continent in record time .
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to limit the power, freedom, or activity of something to a set of boundaries

Ex: The court 's circumscribed the company 's ability to expand its operations .
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circumspect
[Adjective]

very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences

Ex: Parents must circumspect about revealing private family matters online due to possible unforeseen impacts .
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to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

Ex: The politician attempted circumvent the difficult question by changing the topic .
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necrology
[noun]

an announcement of someone's death, often containing details about them

Ex: After the funeral service , the family requested necrology be read aloud , acknowledging and honoring the life of their loved one who had passed away .
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the act of claiming to communicate with the spirits of the dead in order to gain knowledge about the future or unknown things

Ex: Priests warned parishioners against attempts necromancy or contacting the dead for counsel .
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a large cemetery or burial ground, often located in an old city or town

Ex: The ancient city was known for its necropolis, where the deceased were laid to rest in elaborate tombs and mausoleums .
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necrosis
[noun]

a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

Ex: The autopsy revealed that the cause of death necrosis of the liver due to acute alcohol poisoning .
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the normal programmed death of cells

Ex: Necrobiosis is a fundamental process that helps to maintain tissue health and function , and it plays a role in various physiological processes .
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the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

Ex: The investigation uncovered complicity of several officials in the bribery scandal .
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granular
[Adjective]

having a texture or structure made up of small, distinct particles or grains

Ex: The cookie dough had granular consistency due to the sugar and flour .
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to form the specialized healing tissue involved in wound repair

Ex: The patient was advised to avoid moisture to help the granulate properly .
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granule
[noun]

a small piece of a substance that has the shape of a small grain

Ex: The sand on the beach was composed of countless granules, each shaped like a miniature grain .
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regal
[Adjective]

impressive in a manner suited to royalty or those in the highest positions of authority

Ex: regal architecture of the cathedral impressed visitors with its grandeur .
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to regale
[Verb]

to provide with fine food, wine, and other luxuries

Ex: At the banquet , they regaled with delicacies from all over the world .
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regalia
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the clothes and instruments that symbolize royal or elevated rank, authority, or sovereignty

Ex: The queenregalia was adorned with precious gems and metals .
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