SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 25

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SAT Word Skills 3

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

to end or resolve a situation, especially a dispute

Ex: The mediator was asked to adjudicate the disagreements between the business partners .

the act of showing disloyalty to someone's trust

treacherous [adjective]

posing a hidden or sudden threat

Ex: He crossed a treacherous river with the help of a guide .
to allay [verb]

to satisfy a need such as thirst or hunger

Ex: Fresh fruit allayed the children 's appetite .

to help ease mental or physical pain

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the patient 's chronic pain .
alliance [noun]

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

Ex: The business alliance between the two tech giants led to the development of innovative new products .
detrimental [adjective]

causing harm or damage

Ex: Excessive screen time before bed can be detrimental to sleep quality .
detritus [noun]

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

Ex: The abandoned building was in a state of disrepair , with detritus scattered throughout the interior .

the theories and techniques of teaching a concept or an academic topic

pedagogy [noun]

the profession or practice of teaching

Ex: The professor 's research focused on innovative pedagogy in higher education and its impact on student success .
scruple [noun]

a principle that makes one doubtful or reluctant toward a morally wrong action

scrupulous [adjective]

having a principle in mind to do the things that are morally right

haste [noun]

a great amount of speed in an activity, mostly because of a shortage in time

to accelerate one's movement with a sense of speed or urgency

equine [adjective]

having characteristics, appearance, or behavior similar to a horse

Ex:
pedagog [noun]

a person who teaches young people, often with a formal or traditional approach to instruction

Ex: The village pedagog taught reading , writing , and moral lessons to children .