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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: Please remember to annex the receipts to your expense report for reimbursement .
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to annotate

to write explanatory notes, typically as a general activity

Ex: Students were asked to annotate during the discussion .
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contingent
contingent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her promotion was contingent on demonstrating leadership skills.
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contingency

an event or situation that might happen

Ex: Insurance policies protect against 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 divisive nature of the debate made it challenging to find common ground .
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divisor
divisor
[noun]

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

Ex: Finding all divisors of a number involves identifying all integers that divide it evenly .
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to propitiate

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

Ex: To propitiate the wrath of the local deity , they organized a grand festival .
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propitious
propitious
[Adjective]

having a high probability of producing a successful result

Ex: The propitious outcome of the initial tests suggested that the new technology would perform well on a larger scale .
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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: He recoiled from the sight of the gruesome accident , unable to look at the scene .
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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: Wearing sunscreen every day is an effective way to protect your skin from sun damage .
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effectual
effectual
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The charity 's effectual fundraising campaign exceeded all expectations .
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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 judge ruled that they could not extradite the accused without proper evidence .
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extradition

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

Ex: Extradition can take months to complete .
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to modify
to modify
[Verb]

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

Ex: The speaker modified their language to make their argument less confrontational and more diplomatic .
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modification

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

Ex: They decided to make modifications to the building to meet safety regulations .
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