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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 23

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to adhere
to adhere
[Verb]

to firmly stick to something

Ex: The stamps need to adhere well to the envelopes to ensure safe mailing .
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adhesion
adhesion
[noun]

devotion and loyalty to a certain religion, party, etc.

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briticism
briticism
[noun]

a word, expression or idiom that is only used in British English

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calculable
calculable
[Adjective]

able to be counted or estimated

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calculus
calculus
[noun]

the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

Ex: Differential equations are a key topic within calculus.
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to coincide

to occur at the same time as something else

Ex: The meeting is coinciding with my dentist appointment .
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coincidence

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

Ex: The similarity between their stories seemed more than just coincidence.
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insufficient
insufficient
[Adjective]

not enough in degree or amount

Ex: The teacher provided feedback that the student 's answer was insufficient in explaining the concept .
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intangible
intangible
[Adjective]

incapable of being touched or physically grasped

Ex: Ideas and thoughts are intangible concepts that drive innovation .
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intolerable
intolerable
[Adjective]

not able to be endured or accepted due to being unpleasant or difficult

Ex: The amount of stress from the job had reached an intolerable level , forcing him to reconsider his career .
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intractable
intractable
[Adjective]

difficult to manage, control, or resolve

Ex: The intractable behavior of the wild animal made it unsafe for interaction with humans .
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to nestle
to nestle
[Verb]

to position oneself comfortably and cozily

Ex: In the cozy cabin , he would nestle by the fireplace with a book .
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nestling
nestling
[noun]

a bird that is too young to leave the nest built by its parents, especially one that has not yet learned how to fly

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obituary
obituary
[noun]

an article or report, especially in a newspaper, published soon after the death of a person, typically containing details about their life

Ex: Friends and family members shared fond memories and anecdotes in the guestbook accompanying the online obituary.
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obsequy
obsequy
[noun]

a ceremony held to honor and bury someone who has died

Ex: The poem was read aloud during the obsequy to celebrate her life .
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to desecrate

to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place

Ex: The cemetery had been desecrated before the local authorities could respond .
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desecration

the act of treating something sacred with disrespect or violation

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intemperance

the act of going overboard with one's actions or desires

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