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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 22

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photoelectric
photoelectric
[Adjective]

related to the release of electrons from a surface in the process of lighting

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photometer

a tool used for measuring the power of light

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photometry

the scientific measurement of light in terms of its intensity, color, and other properties

Ex: The astronomer used photometry to determine the luminosity of distant stars by measuring their light intensity. 
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phosphorescence

a light that is released for a long period of time even after its source energy is gone or finished

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to subordinate

to make something or someone dependent, controlled, or subservient to another

Ex: The empire subordinated neighboring territories under its rule. 
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subsequent
subsequent
[Adjective]

occurring or coming after something else

Ex: The subsequent chapters of the book delve deeper into the protagonist's journey. 
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subservience

the quality of obeying other people without any question

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subservient
subservient
[Adjective]

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

Ex: His subservient assistant never challenged any of his unreasonable demands. 
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acute
acute
[Adjective]

characterized by severe intensity or seriousness

Ex: The patient experienced acute pain in their chest, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room. 
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acumen
acumen
[noun]

sharp judgment and quick decision-making, especially in practical or professional matters

Ex: Her business acumen helped the company grow quickly. 
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bicameral
bicameral
[Adjective]

referring to a government structure where lawmaking power is divided between two distinct assemblies

Ex: Many democratic nations adopt a bicameral system to balance regional and population-based representation. 
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biennial
biennial
[Adjective]

(of a plant) growing during the first year of its life, producing fruits or flowers and die in the second year

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to bifurcate

to split something into two distinct parts

Ex: To explore different paths, they decided to bifurcate the hiking trail. 
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bigamy
bigamy
[noun]

the act of marrying one person while still legally married to another

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bilateral
bilateral
[Adjective]

possessing two sides

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bilingual
bilingual
[Adjective]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

Ex: Growing up in a bilingual household, she effortlessly switched between English and Spanish. 
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foursome
foursome
[noun]

a group consisting of four members

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fourth
fourth
[Adjective]

coming or happening just after the third person or thing

Ex: Sally finished in fourth place in the swimming competition. 
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legion
legion
[noun]

an old-fashioned term for referring to army

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legionary
legionary
[noun]

a soldier who fights in a very large group that is a part of an army called legion

Ex: The legionary stood guard at the camp entrance. 
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