SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 48

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SAT Word Skills 2
violator [noun]

a person who forces another person to have sexual intercourse with them

maraud [noun]

the action of wandering around in search of a place to attack and steal from

marauder [noun]

a person or an animal that wanders around in search of places to destroy, people to kill and steal from

Ex: The marauders fled into the forest after the attack .

to not support and be against something or someone

Ex: The teacher deprecated cheating in any form and emphasized the importance of academic integrity .

a decline in something's price or value

Ex: Depreciation of property values in the neighborhood has made it difficult for homeowners to sell their houses .

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

Ex: The nonprofit organization plans to allocate volunteers strategically for community outreach .
to allot [verb]

to give or distribute a particular thing such as time, money, etc.

Ex: The teacher will allot specific time slots for each student to present their projects .
to alloy [verb]

to combine two or more metals to make a more suitable one

Ex: The jeweler alloyed gold with other metals to create a stronger and more affordable alloy for jewelry .
colloquial [adjective]

(of words and phrases) used only in informal conversations

colloquy [noun]

a serious dialogue

Ex: A quiet colloquy unfolded in the corner of the café .
variable [adjective]

subject to change or variation

Ex: His mood was variable throughout the day , ranging from excitement to frustration .
variant [adjective]

differing in certain aspects or characteristics from the standard or common form

Ex:

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

Ex: As the guitarist strummed , the steady clicking of the metronome helped him maintain a perfect rhythm .

a large, important city that serves as a significant economic, political, or cultural center for a region or country

florid [adjective]

describing language or style that is elaborate and ornate, often with excessive use of adjectives and vivid details

Ex: The poetry was criticized for its florid language , which some found to be too extravagant and distracting .

the quality of having an extreme amount of details and decorations