SAT Word Skills 3

SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 25

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10 min
to adjudgeverb

to declare something true or to be the case according to facts

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to adjudicateverb

bring to an end; settle conclusively

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treacherynoun

betrayal of a trust

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treacherousadjective

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

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to allayverb

satisfy (thirst)

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to alleviateverb

to help ease mental or physical pain

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alliance
alliancenoun

an association between countries, organizations, political parties, etc. in order to achieve common interests

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detrimentnoun

a damage or loss

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detrimental
detrimentaladjective

(sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

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detritusnoun

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

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pedagogicsnoun

the principles and methods of instruction

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pedagoguenoun

someone who educates young people

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pedagogy
pedagogynoun

the profession of a teacher

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scruplenoun

an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

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scrupulousadjective

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

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hastenoun

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

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to hasten
to hastenverb

move hurridly

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equineadjective

resembling a horse

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equestrian
equestrianadjective

of or relating to or featuring horseback riding

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