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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 48

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SAT Word Skills 2
violation
violation
[noun]

the act of breaking a legal code

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violator
violator
[noun]

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

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maraud
maraud
[noun]

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

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marauder
marauder
[noun]

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

Ex: The village was raided by a group of marauders.Ā 
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to deprave

to influence someone to behave immorally

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depravity
depravity
[noun]

the quality of being immoral

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to deprecate

to not support and be against something or someone

Ex: The mayor deprecated the use of violence as a means of protest, urging citizens to seek peaceful alternatives.Ā 
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to depreciate

to diminish in value, especially over time

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depreciation

a decline in something's price or value

Ex: The depreciation of the currency has led to an increase in the cost of imported goods.Ā 
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to allocate

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

Ex: The manager decided to allocate more budget to marketing for increased brand visibility.Ā 
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to allot
to allot
[Verb]

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

Ex: The manager decided to allot extra time for the team to complete the project successfully.Ā 
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to alloy
to alloy
[Verb]

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

Ex: The metallurgist alloyed copper and zinc to produce brass, a durable and corrosion-resistant material.Ā 
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colloquial
colloquial
[Adjective]

(of words and phrases) used only in informal conversations

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colloquy
colloquy
[noun]

a serious dialogue

Ex: Their late-night colloquy ranged from politics to poetry.Ā 
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variable
variable
[Adjective]

subject to change or variation

Ex: The weather in this region is variable, with frequent shifts between sunshine and rain.Ā 
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variant
variant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The virus developed a new variant that raised concerns among health experts.Ā 
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metronome
metronome
[noun]

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

Ex: The pianist used a metronome during practice to ensure she kept a consistent tempo throughout the piece.Ā 
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metropolis

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

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florid
florid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The author’s florid prose was rich with elaborate descriptions, creating a vivid but sometimes overwhelming narrative.Ā 
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floridness

the quality of having an extreme amount of details and decorations

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