SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 37

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SAT Word Skills 3
vestment [noun]

an item of clothing worn by priests or religious leaders

unrequited [adjective]

having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person

Ex: The poet wrote about the pain of unrequited desire .
untenable [adjective]

(of a position, argument, theory, etc.) not capable of being supported, defended, or justified when receiving criticism or objection

Ex: The idea proved untenable when subjected to further scrutiny .
unprecedented [adjective]

never having existed or happened before

Ex: The company achieved unprecedented success with its innovative marketing campaign .
surveyor [noun]

a professional who measures and maps land to determine boundaries and features

the act of monitoring a person or place, especially by the police

Ex: The suspect was placed under 24-hour surveillance to track his movements .
treble [noun]

the part in harmonic music or the voice with the highest pitch that belongs to a boy or female vocalist

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to keep existing, especially with limited food or money

Ex: After losing his job , he learned how to subsist on a very tight budget .

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

Ex: Farming provided only subsistence , leaving no surplus for savings .

to prove something to be true by providing adequate evidence or facts

Ex: The data collected from various sources substantiated the claims made in the report .
substantive [adjective]

connected to the essence or reality of something

Ex: The policy changes brought substantive improvements to public health .

to bring together again, especially after a period of separation

Ex: The band members decided to reunite for a special one-time concert .

to find and collect data stored on a computer

Ex: It took hours to retrieve the corrupted data from the damaged hard drive .
putrid [adjective]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

Ex: The putrid remains of the fruit attracted swarms of flies in the heat .
putrescent [adjective]

in the process of decomposing, resulting in a foul odor and visible breakdown of organic material

Ex: The once-fresh bread had turned putrescent , with a moldy and repulsive appearance .
monastic [adjective]

relating to people like monks, nuns, etc. who voluntarily made a public sacred promise to dedicate their life to a special duty

Ex: The book explores the monastic traditions of various religious orders .

a building where a group of monks live and pray

Ex: Visitors to the monastery are often impressed by its beautiful architecture and tranquil gardens .