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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 38

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bole
[noun]

the cylindrical lower portion of a tree located above the roots and below the branches

Ex: It took four burly men to wrap their arms around the gnarled bole of the ancient fig tree .
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bolero
[noun]

a spanish dance that involves intricate footwork and graceful, flirtatious movements

Ex: At the wedding reception , the first dance of the newlyweds was a sweet , romantic bolero that brought tears to many eyes .
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boll
[noun]

a specialized type of plant fruit or capsule containing seeds that splits open at maturity, such as cotton or flax

Ex: Under the hot summer sun , the colorful poppy bolls expanded and burst , releasing swirling clouds of black seeds .
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to enhance the strength or effect of something

Ex: By implementing the new policies , they hope to bolster employee morale .
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to levy
[Verb]

to enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collect them

Ex: The authorities were levying fines on businesses that violated the regulations .
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levity
[noun]

a way of speaking, acting, or conveying information in a lighthearted style without gravity

Ex: During more somber moments , he introduced much needed levity with self-deprecating jokes .
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to rise and float in air, as if by magic or without any physical support

Ex: According to religious texts , certain saints were said to have levitated during periods of deep prayer .
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leviathan
[noun]

the single most massive, formidable or mighty example of its kind

Ex: Destroyers in the U.S. Navy constitute leviathan warships that dwarf almost all other naval vessels in firepower , defenses and displacement size .
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doleful
[Adjective]

filled with grief and sorrow

Ex: His voice sounded doleful as he spoke about the loss .
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grantor
[noun]

a person or entity that bestows something, such as property, rights, or privileges, to another through a legal document

Ex: The terms of the trust stipulate that the children will receive the inheritance after the grantor passes away .
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grantee
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an individual, organization, or other entity that receives funds or other resources through agreement or contract

Ex: Several small business owners applied for an SBIR grant but only two companies were selected as grantees.
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to have doubts, reservations, or uncertainties about relying on someone or something

Ex: He is mistrusting his instincts lately and second-guessing all of his decisions .
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to portray imperfectly or incorrectly without deceitful intent

Ex: Jeremy 's poor note-taking skills led him to misrepresent my comments in his report .
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an imperfect or incorrect portrayal resulting from misunderstanding, incomplete data, or unintentional errors

Ex: The misunderstanding arose from unintended misrepresentations rather than an explicit attempt to deceive .
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to arrange an item in a way that is improper based on conventions, standards, or designated positioning

Ex: History books sometimes misplace importance on minor figures instead of more impactful leaders .
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misrule
[noun]

incompetent or ineffective governance of a country, organization, or domain

Ex: Ineffective leadership led many to criticize the current regime as one of misrule.
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to misuse
[Verb]

to use something improperly or incorrectly

Ex: The research findings were misused to justify harmful policies .
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to inadequately direct something due to negligence or poor decision-making

Ex: We have unfortunately mismanaged this relationship in the past .
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