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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 44

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SAT Word Skills 2
hypothesis

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

Ex: The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena. 
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hypothetical
hypothetical
[Adjective]

based on a suggested idea or theory and not necessarily true or proven

Ex: The discussion about what might happen if they won the lottery was purely hypothetical. 
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corruptible
corruptible
[Adjective]

capable of being easily influenced to do criminal and dishonest things

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corruption

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

Ex: The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes. 
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to evolve
to evolve
[Verb]

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

Ex: The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information. 
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evolution
evolution
[noun]

the process in which over a long period of time a particular thing becomes more advanced

Ex: The evolution of smartphones has drastically changed how we communicate and work. 
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synonym
synonym
[noun]

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

Ex: "Happy"" is a synonym for "joyful." 
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syndicate
syndicate
[noun]

a group of people or businesses who come together in order to carry out or to fund a particular business project

Ex: The investment bank formed a syndicate of lenders to provide financing for the large-scale infrastructure project. 
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synchronism

the quality of existing or happening at the same time

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synaeresis

(chemistry) the procedure in which the liquid from a gel like substance separates, as in cheese making

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veracity
veracity
[noun]

the characteristic of being truthful or right

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veracious
veracious
[Adjective]

truthful in the representation of facts or information

Ex: His veracious account of the events helped clarify the situation. 
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verisimilitude

the state or quality of implying the truth

Ex: The novel’s attention to historical detail added a layer of verisimilitude to its fictional narrative. 
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veritable
veritable
[Adjective]

positively true and genuine

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verity
verity
[noun]

a fact or belief about something such as life that is believed to be true

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consonant
consonant
[Adjective]

involving or displaying harmony, balance, or agreement

Ex: The design elements are consonant, creating a unified look. 
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consonance

harmonious alignment or agreement among individuals or ideas

Ex: Their views were in perfect consonance on the issue. 
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