SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 50

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SAT Word Skills 2

to print something via stone or metal carved in a particular way so that ink only sticks to the intended parts

to lie in a court of law after officially swearing to tell the truth

Ex: The witness hesitated to perjure herself , knowing the serious consequences of lying under oath .
perjury [noun]

the offense of telling lies in a court of law after you have vowed to tell the truth

to destroy bacteria, virus, etc. by cleaning with a special substance

Ex: The daycare center disinfects toys regularly to keep the children healthy .

something that has specific chemicals or causes a chemical reaction that destroys harmful microorganisms such as bacteria

the act of saying farewell to someone or something particularly via a ceremonial speech

an elite student with the highest grade throughout school that gets chosen to give a speech at their graduation ceremony

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valedictory [adjective]

relating to a farewell, especially a formal speech, gesture, or occasion marking departure

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(religion) a person who in some Christian teachings is believed to be the personal enemy of Jesus Christ and will appear before the end of the world

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

antidote [noun]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

Ex: The antidote for acetaminophen overdose is N-acetylcysteine , which helps protect the liver from damage .
antigen [noun]

any foreign substance in the body that can trigger a response from the immune system

Ex: Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a harmless antigen .

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

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(geography) any two places that are positioned on the earth's opposing hemispheres divided by the equator

antiseptic [adjective]

preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

Ex: The doctor recommended using an antiseptic solution to clean the area .

a chemical substance that prevents or soothes the sudden, painful, and unintentional tightening of the muscles

the second part of a traditional ancient Greek poetry and performance on stage when the performers move back usually left to right to their previous position

impoverished [adjective]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

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