SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 20

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domain

[noun]

a geographic area that is under the control or influence of a particular entity, such as a nation, ruler, or organization

dominance

[noun]

the state of having superiority over another party in terms of power, knowledge, influence, etc.

dominant

[Adjective]

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

Ex: The dominant culture in the region influences many aspects of daily life and traditions .

to dominate

[Verb]

to have control over something such as a behavior or situation

Ex: The strong tradition of the school dominated its policies and values .

domination

[noun]

the power or influence that one has over other things or people

to domineer

[Verb]

to rule over people without considering their feelings or opinions

imbroglio

[noun]

a terrible and embarrassing misunderstanding

to imbrue

[Verb]

to stain something, especially by water or blood

to imbue

[Verb]

to spread color over something

Ex: The autumn leaves imbued the landscape with warm colors , painting the trees in shades of red , orange , and yellow .

immaculate

[Adjective]

free from any stain or dirt

Ex: He meticulously maintained his tools, ensuring they remained in immaculate condition for every project.

physiognomy

[noun]

one's facial features or expressions, especially when they are used to reveal some other characteristics

physiography

[noun]

the study of Earth's physical characteristics

physiology

[noun]

the field of science that studies the function or interactions among organisms

Ex: Advances in physiology can lead to new medical treatments and therapies .

to stimulate

[Verb]

to cause or encourage someone or something to act in a specified manner

Ex: The marketing campaign was crafted to stimulate consumers to try the new product .

stimulus

[noun]

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

Ex: Teachers often use interactive and engaging stimuli, like educational games or hands-on activities , to stimulate interest and enhance the learning experience in the classroom .

to derive

[Verb]

to figure out or establish something through logical analysis or reasoning

Ex: Detectives derive conclusions about criminal cases through evidence analysis and deductive reasoning .

derivative

[Adjective]

resembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality

Ex: The music felt derivative, mimicking the style of earlier pop songs .

derivation

[noun]

the source from which something primarily comes from

derivational

[Adjective]

related to changes in a word's form that show a meaning-related connection with its base

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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 20