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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 43

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SAT Word Skills 3
indiscreet
indiscreet
[Adjective]

not acting or speaking in a considerate manner

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tortious
tortious
[Adjective]

(of law) related to a wrong action that is not considered criminal

Ex: Trespassing on another person 's property without permission may lead to a tortious claim .
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tortuous
tortuous
[Adjective]

extremely long and complicated and sometimes tricky to understand

Ex: The lawyer 's tortuous explanation only confused the jury further .
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torturous
torturous
[Adjective]

causing discomfort as a result of physical or mental pain

Ex: The memory of that day was excruciating and torturous.
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spectator
spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .
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specter
specter
[noun]

a mental representation or vision of something frightening or haunting, often associated with fear, anxiety, or an unsettling memory

Ex: The specter of war loomed over the country during the tense political negotiations .
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spectrum
spectrum
[noun]

the range of different wavelengths or frequencies of light or radiation

Ex: They used a prism to separate white light into its spectrum.
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convergent
convergent
[Adjective]

approaching each other from different directions to be unified

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convergence

the act of approaching each other from different places for the purpose of unifying

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to converge

(of roads, paths, lines, etc.) to lead toward a point that connects them

Ex: The biking trails converge near the waterfront , offering cyclists scenic routes along the river .
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to degrade

(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.

Ex: Mining operations have severely degraded the terrain .
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degradation

the act of taking away someone's dignity, usually by reducing their rank

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eloquent
eloquent
[Adjective]

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

Ex: The lawyer gave an eloquent closing argument that swayed the jury .
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eloquence
eloquence
[noun]

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

Ex: The teacher praised the student for the eloquence of their graduation speech .
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elocution
elocution
[noun]

a speaking style that involves controlling one's voice and having an accurate pronunciation

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soliloquy
soliloquy
[noun]

a moment of speaking one's thoughts aloud, typically when alone

Ex: Her whispered soliloquy in the mirror helped her rehearse what to say .
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choral
choral
[Adjective]

(of music) made to be sung by a group of singers, especially in church

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choreography

the act of designing and organizing dance movements for a performance

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to choreograph

to create a sequence of dance steps, often set to music, for a performance or production

Ex: She is choreographing a new dance routine for the upcoming performance .
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