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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 40

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SAT Word Skills 3
intramural
intramural
[Adjective]

taking place in a specific establishment

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intracellular
intracellular
[Adjective]

(biology) taking place inside one cell or more

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transcript

a copy of something in a written form

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to transcribe

to make a copy of something by writing it

Ex: The medical transcriptionist transcribed the doctor 's notes into electronic medical records for patient documentation .
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to subvert

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

Ex: The coup d'état successfully subverted the existing government .
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subversive
subversive
[Adjective]

intended to destabilize or overthrow an existing system, institution, or authority

Ex: The group spread subversive ideas through pamphlets and speeches .
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subversion

the act of destroying someone's or a group's loyalty to a political or social group

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to retrace

to return somewhere from the same way that one has come

Ex: The soldier retraced his actions to identify what went wrong during the mission .
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to retract

to draw something toward the inside

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retraction

the act of moving something or a part of something back to its previous place

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to retrench

to reduce the expenses of one's company by dismissing a number of employees from their job

Ex: After the unexpected financial losses , the organization had no choice but to retrench its expansion plans and consolidate existing resources .
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characteristic
characteristic
[Adjective]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is a characteristic trait of her personality .
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charisma
charisma
[noun]

a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

Ex: Despite his lack of experience , his charisma won over the voters .
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debacle
debacle
[noun]

a huge and unexpected failure, usually due to a lack of a good plan

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to debase
to debase
[Verb]

to reduce the intrinsic value or quality of something, especially currency, by decreasing the amount of valuable material it contains

Ex: During times of economic crisis , governments might debase their currency by reducing the precious metal content to generate more money .
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effeminacy

the state of being feminine in physical or behavioral characteristics

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effeminate
effeminate
[Adjective]

(of a man) having feminine traits that are considered inappropriate for a man

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folio
folio
[noun]

a sheet used for writing or printing that usually belongs to a book

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foliage
foliage
[noun]

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

Ex: In autumn , the foliage of the trees turns brilliant shades of red and orange .
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