SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 29

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SAT Word Skills 2

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

Ex: The criminal disregards the law and continues unlawful activities .

to make someone or something not fit or suitable for a particular position or activity

Ex: Posting offensive comments online disqualified the celebrity from being considered for a family-friendly brand sponsorship .

to cause someone to feel mentally uneasy, worried, or disturbed

Ex: Rumors of an affair disquieted their relationship .

a state of unease, anxiety, or mental unrest

Ex: His disquietude grew as the deadline approached .
homage [noun]

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

Ex: The election victory was seen as a homage to his late father 's long political career .

a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons

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homily [noun]

a short moral lecture, offering advice on behavior

Ex: His speech was more a homily than a formal lecture .

a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: Police are still searching for the perpetrator or perpetrators of the armed robbery .
perpetual [adjective]

continuing forever or indefinitely into the future

Ex: The museum has a perpetual exhibition of historical artifacts .

to make something, typically a problem or an undesirable situation, continue for an extended or prolonged period

Ex: Discriminatory policies perpetuated racial inequities for decades .

the quality of being permanent or continuing with no foreseeable end

Ex: His name was engraved on the plaque to honor his contributions for perpetuity .
perpendicular [adjective]

(of lines or planes) intersecting each other at a 90 degree angle

Ex: The engineer emphasized the importance of installing perpendicular supports for the ceiling .

to make something right when it was previously incorrect, improper, or defective

Ex: The manager took steps to rectify the error in the financial report .

the quality of behaving and acting with strong moral values

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a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas for a worthy cause

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someone who gives money, time, effort, goods, or other resources to support a person, organization, or cause

Ex: We appreciate the ongoing support of our valued contributors who make monthly donations .

a person who earnestly and respectfully asks for help, mercy, or favor, especially from a deity or higher authority

Ex: The monk received each supplicant with compassion and calm .

to make a humble or earnest request to someone

Ex: The villagers supplicated the king for relief after the flood .

the act of requesting aid, mercy, or forgiveness from a god or saint

Ex: Supplication was part of the daily ritual in the shrine .