SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 3
to inter [verb]

to put a body in a grave, usually at a funeral ceremony

to take something, especially a dead body, out of the ground

a formal court order that prohibits someone from performing a specific action, often issued to prevent harm, enforce compliance, or uphold legal standards

Ex: The activist group sought an interdict to halt construction on sacred land .
interminable [adjective]

feeling endlessly long and tedious

Ex: The students sighed as the professor began yet another interminable lecture on the same topic .
internecine [adjective]

involving deadly or violent conflict where all parties suffer severe losses

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to insert words or material into a text, often in a way that alters or falsifies the original

Ex: He interpolated his own opinions into the historical account .

to insert or place something between other elements

Ex: The architect decided to interpose a courtyard between the two wings of the building .

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

Ex: Veterinarians use their expertise to diagnose illnesses in animals .

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

Ex: Her diagnosis revealed a rare autoimmune disorder .

the use of a group of words or sounds that are thought to have a magical effect

to pass through a small space between objects or a gap in a surface

Ex: Over time , the dye began to permeate the fabric , giving it a deep , rich color .
permeable [adjective]

having small openings that allow different materials to pass through

Ex: The new material is designed to be both strong and permeable , allowing for breathability in sportswear .

to give a calming substance to a person or animal, often for medical reasons or to reduce anxiety

Ex: The dentist may choose to sedate patients who experience extreme anxiety during dental procedures .
sedentary [adjective]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

Ex: She found that her sedentary work environment was affecting her health .
sediment [noun]

particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid

Ex: Over time , sediment builds up in the bottom of a pond , affecting its water quality .
sedition [noun]

the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

Ex: Writing articles that questioned the legitimacy of the government led to accusations of sedition against the journalist .
burgess [noun]

a person who lives in a town in England that has its own separate government

burgher [noun]

a citizen who belongs to the middle class