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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 43

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SAT Word Skills 2
to peruse
to peruse
[Verb]

to consider or examine something while being very careful and attentive to detail

Ex: The lawyer perused the legal documents to ensure there were no discrepancies .
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perusal
perusal
[noun]

the action of reading something such as a document, paper, etc. very carefully

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vigilant
vigilant
[Adjective]

cautious and attentive of one's surrounding, especially to detect and respond to potential dangers or problems

Ex: The citizens formed a neighborhood watch group to remain vigilant against burglaries and vandalism .
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vignette
vignette
[noun]

a brief, impressionistic scene or sketch in literature or film that focuses on a particular moment or character

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to amend
to amend
[Verb]

to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something

Ex: The software developer amended the program code to fix bugs and optimize performance .
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amenable
amenable
[Adjective]

very likely to be cooperative, agreeable, or accepting of a request or suggestion

Ex: The suspect became much more amenable after his lawyer arrived .
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immigrant
immigrant
[noun]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: The immigrant community celebrated their heritage with a cultural festival .
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to immigrate

to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: The Smith family made the life-changing decision to immigrate to New Zealand for better economic prospects .
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psychiatry

the study of mental conditions and their treatment

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psychopathic
psychopathic
[Adjective]

lacking morality, shame, or consideration toward others

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psychotherapy

a method of treating mental conditions such as anxiety through conversations with a trained specialist, such as a therapist

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outskirts
outskirts
[noun]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: Commuting from the outskirts to the city center can be challenging during rush hour , as traffic congestion often slows down travel times significantly .
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to outstrip

to posses or reach a higher level of skill, success, value, or quantity than another person or thing

Ex: As technology advances , the capabilities of new smartphones continually outstrip those of their predecessors .
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to outweigh

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

Ex: The joy and fulfillment of pursuing one 's passion can outweigh the financial sacrifices it may entail .
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fertile
fertile
[Adjective]

(of an animal, person, or plant) able to produce offspring, fruit, or seed

Ex: The fertile soil allowed the farmers to grow a variety of crops .
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to fertilize

to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it

Ex: Do n't forget to fertilize potted plants regularly to support their growth and vitality .
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fertilisation

the process of uniting male and female reproductive cells of humans, animals, or plants in order to create a new young being

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to besmear

to rub and dirty a surface with some sort of substance such as oil

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to besmirch

to talk badly of someone in order to ruin people's impression of them

Ex: She refused to besmirch her colleagues despite the accusations .
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