SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 32

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SAT Word Skills 3
panacea [noun]

something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

Ex: Scientists are searching for a panacea that could eliminate all forms of cancer .

a state of disorder

Ex: As the blackout hit , the mall descended into pandemonium .
panorama [noun]

a picture that shows a wide view of a scene

authoritarian [adjective]

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

Ex: Authoritarian leaders often rely on censorship and propaganda to maintain power .

the political condition of owning unlimited power as an individual ruler

autocrat [noun]

a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do

Ex: The citizens lived in fear under the autocrat ’s regime .
excess [adjective]

much more than the desirable or required amount

Ex: They removed excess clutter from the office to create a more organized workspace .

to surpass a set standard or limit in scope or size

Ex: The temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the heatwave .

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

Ex: The homeowner reclaimed her stolen jewelry after it was recovered by the police .

to repay someone for their efforts, losses, services, etc.

Ex: The court ordered the defendant to recompense the victim for medical expenses and emotional distress resulting from the accident .

to bring back the harmony

Ex: After a long discussion , they finally reconciled the terms of the contract .

to make something again or bring it back into existence or imagination

Ex: The scientists hoped to recreate the conditions of the ancient world in the laboratory .
synergy [noun]

the teamwork of two people, organizations, or things that results in a greater outcome than their solo work

Ex: The synergy between the marketing and sales teams resulted in increased revenue .

a close and often long-term interaction between two different species living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both

Ex: Clownfish and sea anemones exhibit mutualistic symbiosis , as the clownfish receive protection , and the anemones benefit from food scraps .
synopsis [noun]

a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work

aural [adjective]

connected with the sense of hearing or the ear

Ex: The aural quality of the recording was surprisingly clear .
auricle [noun]

the visible cartilaginous part of the external ear

syndrome [noun]

a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals

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