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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 13

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SAT Word Skills 3
to abbreviate

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

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to abate
to abate
[Verb]

to lessen in intensity or severity

Ex: Over time , the tension between the two nations started to abate, leading to diplomatic negotiations .
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extrovert
extrovert
[noun]

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

Ex: During the team-building retreat , the extrovert naturally took the lead in organizing group activities .
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to extrude

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

Ex: In the production of metal pipes , manufacturers extrude molten metal through dies to achieve specific dimensions .
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extrinsic
extrinsic
[Adjective]

originating from or caused by external factors

Ex: The illness was triggered by extrinsic environmental conditions .
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extremity
extremity
[noun]

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

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extremist
extremist
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite widespread condemnation , the extremist organization continued to recruit members through online propaganda .
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to sequence

to arrange items or events in a particular order

Ex: We are sequencing the data to identify patterns .
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sequent
sequent
[Adjective]

following back-to-back

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

the practice of having multiple spouses simultaneously

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polyglot
polyglot
[Adjective]

able to understand and communicate in multiple languages

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polygon
polygon
[noun]

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

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .
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polysyllable

a word that possesses more than one syllable

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polyhedron

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

Ex: The architect used a polyhedron as the inspiration for the design of the modern sculpture in the park .
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polytechnic

a school or institution that offers vocational courses

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polytheism

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

Ex: Polytheism often involves rituals and ceremonies dedicated to honoring different deities .
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intransigent
intransigent
[Adjective]

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

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intransigence

unwillingness to agree about something or change one's views

Ex: The intransigence of the board members blocked the proposed reforms .
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