SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 36

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hypnosis

[noun]

a state of heightened focus and concentration in which a person becomes more responsive to suggestions

Ex: She underwent several sessions of regression hypnosis in an attempt to remember repressed memories from her childhood trauma .

hypnotic

[Adjective]

relating to or induced by hypnosis

Ex: The hypnotic process requires deep concentration .

to hypnotize

[Verb]

to induce a temporary altered state of receptive focus through which a subject will respond to suggestions

Ex: Some hypnotherapists argue they can hypnotize people to quit bad habits almost effortlessly through guided visualization during hypnosis .

to convey

[Verb]

to pass on information from one party to another

Ex: The CEO conveyed the importance of teamwork and collaboration during the company-wide town hall .

conveyance

[noun]

the legal act of transferring the ownership or title of property from one person or entity to another

Ex: The buyer 's solicitor handled the conveyance paperwork .

fervor

[noun]

intense and passionate feeling

Ex: The protesters chanted with growing fervor, demanding change .

fervid

[Adjective]

characterized by passionate intensity, burning dedication, and deeply felt enthusiasm

Ex: Protesters made fervid calls for social justice reform, voicing their demands with fiery and unbridled intensity.

fervent

[Adjective]

implying strong, deep feelings of commitment, belief, or support about someone or something

Ex: He held fervent political views and was vocal in spreading his message .

sibilant

[Adjective]

(of a speech sound) having a hissing or hushing effect, as in "s," "sh," or "z"

Ex: The sibilant sound of the breeze through the leaves was calming .

to sibilate

[Verb]

to hiss in a way meant to convey disapproval, dissent, or a negative reaction

Ex: When their rival scored the winning goal , supporters of the home team could be heard sibilating in stadiums around the nation .

to nurture

[Verb]

to help something develop, grow, evolve, etc.

Ex: By college , she had nurtured a strong work ethic .

nutriment

[noun]

any substance that provides nourishment to living organisms

Ex: Scientists are studying microalgal biotechnology for production of nutriments, proteins and fuels .

nutritive

[Adjective]

containing or able to deliver substances essential for growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and tissues

Ex: Farmers aim to maintain fertile soil rich in nutritive elements to optimize agricultural yields .

dissidence

[noun]

the action or process of disagreeing or disobeying established authority or doctrine

Ex: Their dissidence took the form of counter-cultural art and music that delivered anti-establishment messages .

dissident

[noun]

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

Ex: He was known as a prominent dissident who advocated for democratic reforms .

lateral

[Adjective]

situated toward the outer sides of the body

Ex: The lateral fins of the fish assist in maintaining balance and direction while swimming .

latish

[Adjective]

later than anticipated or scheduled, but not significantly delayed

Ex: Dinner was scheduled for 7 pm , so 7:05pm when we sat down could be considered latish.

lattice

[noun]

a structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other rigid material arranged in a criss-crossed, grid-like pattern

Ex: The botanical garden contained displays of flowering vines trained to grow through colorful lattices.

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