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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 3
to censor
[Verb]

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

Ex: During wartime , newspapers were often censored to prevent the release of sensitive information .
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censorious
[Adjective]

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

Ex: In the book club , the censorious member consistently found fault with the chosen novels , making discussions less enjoyable .
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censurable
[Adjective]

deserving blame or criticism for being wrong, harmful, or immoral

Ex: The politician 's censurable actions sparked public outrage and calls for accountability .
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to strongly criticize in an official manner

Ex: The mayor was censured by the city council for his controversial remarks .
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barcarole
[noun]

a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

Ex: The romantic evening in Venice was accompanied by the gentle melody of a barcarole sung by a gondolier .
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bard
[noun]

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

Ex: At the festival , the bard captivated the audience with a lively performance of traditional songs .
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virtu
[noun]

a great appreciation and interest in beautiful and artistic items

Ex: Her home was adorned with a virtu of carefully selected paintings and sculptures .
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virtual
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very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

Ex: Her virtual experience of the concert felt almost as real as being there in person .
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virtuoso
[noun]

a person who is exceptionally skilled and talented in a field such as sports

Ex: The young pianist proved to be a virtuoso, captivating the audience with a flawless performance .
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to propel
[Verb]

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

Ex: The player 's throw propelled the baseball toward the batter , moving it quickly through the air .
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a substance that helps something move forward

Ex: The firefighter used a foam with a special propellant to quickly extinguish the flames .
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propeller
[noun]

a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

Ex: The submarine 's advanced propeller design allowed it to navigate silently beneath the ocean 's surface .
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to debunk
[Verb]

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

Ex: In his documentary , the filmmaker aimed to debunk conspiracy theories surrounding a famous historical event .
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debunking
[noun]

the act of revealing and disproving false beliefs, ideas, etc.

Ex: The professor took on the task of debunking common misconceptions in his field during his informative lectures.
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imitation
[noun]

the act of replicating or trying to replicate the actions of another person

Ex: In the fashion industry , designers sometimes find inspiration through imitation, adapting and incorporating elements from iconic styles into their own creations .
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imitator
[noun]

an individual who replicates the actions, expressions, or speech of someone else

Ex: The talk show host showcased his versatility by inviting a professional imitator to entertain the viewers with celebrity impersonations .
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mercantile
[Adjective]

related to the old-fashioned way of doing business including its ideas and practices

Ex: During the mercantile era, nations competed to establish colonies and secure valuable resources for trade.
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mercenary
[Adjective]

motivated by financial gain or material rewards

Ex: The mercenary motives behind the investment scheme became evident when the promised returns failed to materialize .
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perfidy
[noun]

the act of intentionally betraying someone or something's trust in one

Ex: The historic treaty violation marked an egregious perfidy between the two nations .
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perfidious
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relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

Ex: The novel depicted a perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .
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SAT Word Skills 3
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