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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 4

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SAT Word Skills 3
to postdate

to assign a later date or time to something in relation to a specific point of reference

Ex: The historian decided to postdate the discovery of the ancient artifact, realizing it belonged to a later time period. 
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postgraduate
postgraduate
[Adjective]

related to studies after finishing a bachelor's degree

Ex: After earning her bachelor's degree, Sarah decided to pursue postgraduate studies in psychology. 
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posthumous
posthumous
[Adjective]

referring to something that happens, is published, or is awarded after the death of the person to whom it relates

Ex: The author's posthumous novel was published a year after her death, becoming a bestseller. 
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postscript

brief additional note added to the end of a letter or document, usually after the signature, often containing information that the writer forgot to include

Ex: After signing the letter, she added a postscript to remind her friend about the upcoming meeting. 
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posterity
posterity
[noun]

all the people who will come after the current generation

Ex: Scientists are researching renewable energy sources with an eye toward securing a cleaner future for posterity. 
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posterior
posterior
[Adjective]

positioned at or close to the back, behind, or the end of a structure

Ex: In the room layout, the desk was situated in the posterior section, facing the window. 
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to braze
to braze
[Verb]

to join metals by melting a strong material between them

Ex: The blacksmith decided to braze the pieces of metal together for a more secure connection. 
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brazen
brazen
[Adjective]

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

Ex: The employee's brazen attitude during the meeting surprised everyone as she openly challenged the boss's decisions. 
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brazier
brazier
[noun]

a big metal container for burning coal or charcoal to keep people warm outdoors

Ex: During the winter festival, the city set up braziers along the streets to keep attendees warm. 
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ichthyology

the scientific study of fish including their biology, behavior, classification etc.

Ex: The researcher's expertise in ichthyology contributed to a comprehensive understanding of the local fish species. 
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to variegate

to add different elements, making something more diverse in how it looks or what it includes

Ex: The artist decided to variegate the painting by incorporating a range of colors and textures. 
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variegated
variegated
[Adjective]

having many different colors

Ex: The quilt featured a variegated pattern, incorporating a range of colors for a striking visual effect. 
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to ramify
to ramify
[Verb]

to split into two or more branches, creating a fork-like appearance

Ex: As the river flowed downstream, it began to ramify, creating a network of smaller streams and tributaries. 
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ramification

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

Ex: Changing the schedule had unforeseen ramifications, causing confusion among team members. 
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crustacean

a sea creature with a hard shell and jointed legs such as crabs and lobsters

Ex: At the beach, children love searching for colorful crustaceans like crabs and tiny shrimp in tide pools. 
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crustaceous
crustaceous
[Adjective]

having a tough shell or outer layer, or seem like something with a hard outer covering

Ex: The scientist discovered a tiny, crustaceous creature with a hard exoskeleton in the tide pools. 
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to hallow
to hallow
[Verb]

to make something sacred through religious ceremonies

Ex: During the annual festival, the community gathered to hollow the ceremonial objects used in their religious rituals. 
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hallowed
hallowed
[Adjective]

considered holy or very important in a religious way

Ex: The ancient shrine hidden in the mountains was considered hollowed by the local community. 
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