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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 scribe was tasked to transcribe the ancient manuscripts onto new parchment to preserve them for future generations. 
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to subvert

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

Ex: The rebel group sought to subvert the ruling government. 
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subversive
subversive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The film's subversive message challenged traditional gender roles. 
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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: After realizing he forgot his keys, he had to retrace his steps back to the car. 
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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: Due to declining sales, the company decided to retrench several employees to reduce operational costs and stay afloat. 
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characteristic
characteristic
[Adjective]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

Ex: His characteristic wit and humor always brightened the mood in the room. 
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charisma
charisma
[noun]

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

Ex: His charisma made him a popular leader among his peers. 
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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: In ancient times, rulers would debase coins by diluting the precious metal content to finance their expenditures. 
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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: The dense foliage provided a cool shade on a hot day. 
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