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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 3
to accouter

to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

Ex: The recruits were accoutered with rifles, helmets, and tactical packs. 
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accouterment

an additional item or clothing for a specific activity

Ex: The soldier's uniform was complete with all necessary accouterments, including a helmet, rifle, and canteen. 
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faction
faction
[noun]

a small party of people within a larger one who have different thoughts and opinions

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factious
factious
[Adjective]

causing or tending to cause disagreements or arguments

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to vilify
to vilify
[Verb]

to spread bad and awful commentaries about someone in order to damage their reputation

Ex: The media often vilifies public figures for minor mistakes. 
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vilification

the action of damaging someone's reputation by portraying them as unfriendly and awful

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parlor
parlor
[noun]

a semiprivate sitting room in a hotel, club, etc. for conversations

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parliament

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

Ex: The parliament convened to debate the proposed healthcare reform bill. 
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to evanesce

to slowly fade and disappear completely from one's view or memory

Ex: The smoke from the extinguished candle began to evanesce into the air. 
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evanescence

the quality of swiftly fading away from one's vision or memory

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evanescent
evanescent
[Adjective]

fading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly

Ex: The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, with its vibrant colors vanishing as night fell. 
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objective
objective
[noun]

a goal that one wants to achieve

Ex: Her main objective is to complete the project by the end of the month. 
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objector
objector
[noun]

an individual who displays their disagreement with something or someone

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to remunerate

to make payment to someone for the service they have provided

Ex: Employers are responsible for remunerating employees for their work based on agreed-upon terms. 
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remuneration

the amount of payment given to someone for the service they provided

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extrajudicial
extrajudicial
[Adjective]

done outside the normal legal procedures or court system

Ex: The extrajudicial detention of the activist raised concerns about human rights violations. 
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extraordinary
extraordinary
[Adjective]

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

Ex: The chef's culinary skills were extraordinary, creating dishes that delighted the palate. 
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to overthrow

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

Ex: The citizens united to overthrow the corrupt leader and establish a new government. 
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to overshadow

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

Ex: His older brother's achievements in sports overshadowed his own academic success in the family. 
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