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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 33

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SAT Word Skills 3
to annex
to annex
[Verb]

to attach a document to another, especially in formal or legal writings

Ex: The additional terms were annexed to the main contract for clarity. 
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to annotate

to write explanatory notes, typically as a general activity

Ex: I prefer to annotate while reading. 
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contingent
contingent
[Adjective]

depending on certain conditions or factors, making something possible to occur but not certain

Ex: The success of the project was contingent upon securing adequate funding. 
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contingency

an event or situation that might happen

Ex: The team drafted backup plans for various contingencies. 
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divisible
divisible
[Adjective]

having the quality of being divided, especially by a number

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divisive
divisive
[Adjective]

causing disagreement or hostility by creating strong differences of opinion among people

Ex: The issue of immigration was highly divisive, splitting the nation into opposing camps. 
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divisor
divisor
[noun]

(mathematics) the number that divides another number in a division problem

Ex: A divisor is a number that divides another number evenly without leaving a remainder. 
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to propitiate

to bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them

Ex: The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods during the drought. 
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propitious
propitious
[Adjective]

having a high probability of producing a successful result

Ex: The early success of the campaign was seen as propitious, indicating strong future growth. 
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to recapitulate

to repeat something but only mentioning the major points

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proponent
proponent
[noun]

a supporter who usually speaks publicly in favor of a theory, idea, or plan

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recitation

the action of reading something aloud from memory, especially in public

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to recoil
to recoil
[Verb]

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant

Ex: As the dentist approached with the needle, she recoiled. 
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recrudescent
recrudescent
[Adjective]

(of an unpleasant or harmful thing) happening again, often after a period of improvement

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effective
effective
[Adjective]

achieving the intended or desired result

Ex: The effective marketing campaign boosted sales significantly. 
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effectual
effectual
[Adjective]

having the power to achieve a desired outcome or make a strong impression

Ex: The new marketing strategy proved to be effectual in increasing sales. 
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to extradite

to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

Ex: The fugitive was arrested in one country and extradited to face charges in another for embezzlement. 
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extradition

the legal process of sending a person accused or convicted of a crime from one country to another

Ex: The suspect faced extradition to stand trial abroad. 
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to modify
to modify
[Verb]

to alter something in order to make it less extreme or intense

Ex: The professor modified the exam requirements to make it less challenging for the students. 
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modification

the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement

Ex: The modification of the car’s engine increased its performance. 
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