SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 33

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SAT Word Skills 3
to annex [verb]

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

Ex: In the contract , they decided to annex the updated terms and conditions .

to write explanatory notes, typically as a general activity

Ex: He likes to annotate during research .
contingent [adjective]

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

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an event or situation that might happen

Ex: Weather is always a contingency in outdoor events .
divisible [adjective]

having the quality of being divided, especially by a number

divisive [adjective]

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

Ex: The proposed policy changes proved to be divisive , leading to conflicts within the organization .
divisor [noun]

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

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

Ex: They had to propitiate the spirits of the ancestors to ensure a successful harvest .
propitious [adjective]

having a high probability of producing a successful result

Ex: The team 's meticulous planning and preparation created a propitious environment for a successful presentation .

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

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

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

Ex: Carlos recoiled a little at the sharpness in my voice , feeling taken aback .
recrudescent [adjective]

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

effective [adjective]

achieving the intended or desired result

Ex: Taking medication at the right dosage and time is essential for it to be effective .
effectual [adjective]

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

Ex: Her speech was effectual in persuading the committee to approve the project .

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

Ex: The suspect evaded arrest for years but was finally extradited to the country where the crime occurred .

the act of sending someone back to the country in which they have been accused or found guilty of a criminal offense

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

Ex: The government decided to modify the tax proposal to make it less burdensome on low-income households .

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

Ex: The software received a modification that fixed several bugs .