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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 9

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SAT Word Skills 3
to temper
to temper
[Verb]

to make something moderate or agreeable by adding another element

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temperate
temperate
[Adjective]

having a mild and moderate nature

Ex: She maintained a temperate demeanor throughout the stressful meeting , keeping everyone calm .
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to rearrange

to change the position, order, or layout of something, often with the goal of improving its organization, efficiency, or appearance

Ex: We are rearranging the seating plan for the event to accommodate more guests .
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to rebuild

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

Ex: The architect was hired to rebuild the historic site according to its original design .
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to recapture

to feel or experience something again

Ex: She recaptures the feeling of excitement every time she visits the museum .
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to recoup
to recoup
[Verb]

to repay someone, typically for losses or expenses they have suffered

Ex: The airline will recoup passengers for the inconvenience caused by flight cancellations .
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miniature
miniature
[Adjective]

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

Ex: The miniature furniture in the dollhouse was crafted with amazing detail .
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to minimize

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

Ex: While implementing safety measures , they were minimizing risks in the workplace .
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minion
minion
[noun]

a person who obeys unconditionally in order to get validation

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minority
minority
[noun]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

Ex: He is researching the history of minority communities in the area .
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minuscule
minuscule
[Adjective]

incredibly small in size

Ex: She wore minuscule earrings that sparkled in the sunlight , adding a subtle touch of elegance to her outfit .
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minutiae
minutiae
[noun]

small details that are easily overlooked

Ex: While proofreading , it 's crucial to pay attention to the minutiae of grammar and punctuation to ensure a polished and error-free document .
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ecstasy
ecstasy
[noun]

an overwhelming feeling of intense delight or extreme happiness

Ex: Winning the lottery brought a surge of ecstasy, turning dreams into reality for the fortunate winner .
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ecstatic
ecstatic
[Adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: The couple was ecstatic upon learning they were expecting their first child .
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to liberate

to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

Ex: The rescue team 's primary goal was to liberate survivors trapped in the disaster-stricken area .
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libertarian

a person who believes people should have maximum freedom and minimal government control

Ex: Libertarians value individual choice over government intervention .
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apostate
apostate
[noun]

a person who abandons their political or religious belief often seen as a betrayal

Ex: History remembers him as an apostate who betrayed his cause .
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apostle
apostle
[noun]

an important early teacher of Christianity

Ex: The apostles often faced persecution for their missionary work .
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apostasy
apostasy
[noun]

the act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold

Ex: The debate over apostasy often centers on issues of freedom and the right to change one 's beliefs .
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apostleship

the position and responsibility of the one who is sent for advocating Christianity

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