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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 17

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SAT Word Skills 2
cataclysm
[noun]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

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catalyst
[noun]

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

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catapult
[noun]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

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cataract
[noun]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

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the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

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spheroid
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(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

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a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

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emigrant
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someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

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to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

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to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

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a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

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to baste
[Verb]

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

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bastion
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a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

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prodigal
[noun]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

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prodigious
[Adjective]

impressively great in amount or degree

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prodigy
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a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

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lawgiver
[noun]

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

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lawmaker
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someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

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SAT Word Skills 2
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