SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 15

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SAT Word Skills 3

to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

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to mix things together in order to make them diverse

Ex: The artist interspersed vibrant colors with muted tones in the painting to add depth and contrast .

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The police were forced to intervene to break up the fight that had erupted in the crowded street .
dialect [noun]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

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dialectical [adjective]

referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

Ex: In dialectical discussions , participants strive to reconcile contradictions and reach a higher level of understanding .

a person who is skilled in reasoning and discussing in order to reach the truth

dialogue [noun]

a discussion between two groups or states, particularly one intended to resolve a problem

incoherent [adjective]

(of speech or written discourse) unclear or poorly organized in a way that is not comprehensible

Ex: The politician 's answers during the interview were rambling and incoherent .
inconceivable [adjective]

too unlikely to believe or imagine

Ex: The team 's victory after such a challenging season was inconceivable to many .
advocacy [noun]

supporting an action, idea, party, etc. often publicly

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: The organization advocates for mental health awareness , working to reduce stigma .
chronic [adjective]

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

Ex: Tom 's chronic arthritis makes it challenging for him to move around comfortably .

to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order

Ex: The documentary filmmaker chronicles the evolution of jazz music in America .

a person who records influential or historical events by writing them down in the exact order that they happened

an arrangement of dates or events based on the order they took place

a timepiece that shows the time in a very exact way, especially one used at sea

Ex: She used a high-quality chronometer to ensure accurate timing in her scientific experiments .