SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 13

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SAT Word Skills 3

to shorten the form of a word or a group of words to represent all of it

to abate [verb]

to lessen in intensity or severity

Ex: The pain in her joints began to abate after applying ice and taking pain relievers .

(psychology) a person that is preoccupied with external things and prefers social situations

Ex: While she is an extrovert who loves large gatherings , her brother is more of an introvert who prefers quiet evenings at home .

to force or shape a material, often a plastic or metal, through a die or a mold to create a specific form

Ex: The pasta machine extrudes the dough through a die to create uniform strands of spaghetti .
extrinsic [adjective]

originating from or caused by external factors

Ex: The sculpture had extrinsic elements added later .

the most distant point from a certain place, often the center

extremist [adjective]

holding or promoting extreme opinions in politics, religion, etc.

Ex: The extremist faction within the party pushed for drastic measures to be taken against political opponents .

to arrange items or events in a particular order

Ex: I sequence the steps in the process to ensure efficiency .
sequent [adjective]

following back-to-back

Ex: The sequent stages of the experiment must be followed precisely for accurate results .
polygamy [noun]

the practice of having multiple spouses simultaneously

polyglot [adjective]

able to understand and communicate in multiple languages

polygon [noun]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

Ex: The stop sign is an example of an octagonal polygon .

a solid shape made of flat sides that fit together along their edges

Ex: The polyhedron 's vertices are the points where its edges meet .

a school or institution that offers vocational courses

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

Ex: Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple gods .
intransigent [adjective]

unwilling to behave differently or change one’s opinions or attitude, especially in an unreasonable way

unwillingness to agree about something or change one's views

Ex: Despite repeated requests , her intransigence prevented any compromise .