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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 15

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SAT Word Skills 3
to intersect

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

Ex: The paths of the two hikers intersected in the dense forest .
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to intersperse

to mix things together in order to make them diverse

Ex: The filmmaker interspersed flashback scenes with present-day action to provide context for the story .
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interstice

a space between or inside things

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to intervene

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

Ex: The peacekeeping force was deployed to intervene in the conflict .
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dialect
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

Ex: Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
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dialectical
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: Dialectical thinking encourages individuals to consider multiple perspectives and challenge their own assumptions .
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dialectician

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

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dialogue
dialogue
[noun]

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

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incoherent
incoherent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The drunken man 's words were slurred and incoherent.
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incombustible
incombustible
[Adjective]

having a fireproof quality

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inconceivable
inconceivable
[Adjective]

too unlikely to believe or imagine

Ex: The idea that they could finish the entire project in a week was inconceivable without the right resources .
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advocacy
advocacy
[noun]

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

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to advocate

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: Parents often advocate for improvements in the education system for the benefit of their children .
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chronic
chronic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Sarah 's chronic migraine headaches often last for days , despite trying different medications .
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to chronicle

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

Ex: The journalist chronicles the political upheavals of the past century in her investigative report .
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chronicler

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

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chronology

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

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chronometer

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

Ex: They calibrated the chronometer to ensure it met the strict standards for accuracy in their research .
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