SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 47

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novel [adjective]

new and unlike anything else

Ex: The artist 's latest exhibition showcased a series of novel techniques and styles that captivated viewers .

novelette [noun]

a short novel or a long short story, typically having fewer conflicts than a novel but more complicated ones than a short story

munificence [noun]

the quality of showing generosity in regard to what one possesses, especially money

munificent [adjective]

showing generosity in respect of one's possessions, such as time, money, etc.

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to libel [verb]

to publish a false statement that damages a person's reputation

Ex: It 's illegal to libel someone , even on social media .

libation [noun]

the ceremonial pouring of a liquid, usually wine, serves as an offering to a deity in rituals

junction [noun]

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

juncture [noun]

a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

Ex: The project is at a juncture where we need to finalize the design before moving forward .

to invoke [verb]

to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations

Ex: The poet invoked the muse to inspire his creativity before starting to write .

invocation [noun]

a request for help from God in a religious ceremony

hypochondriac [adjective]

suffering from a mental condition that consists of constantly being concerned, anxious, or worried about one's health and becoming ill

hypodermic [adjective]

related to the parts deep under the skin

hypotenuse [noun]

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, and defined as the side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle

Ex: A ladder leaning against a wall forms a right triangle , with the hypotenuse representing the ladder 's length .

grievous [adjective]

significantly threatening in way that makes one feel scared or anxious

grievance [noun]

an official statement in which one complaints about something being unfair

frigid [adjective]

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

Ex: The frigid climate of the Arctic made survival challenging for explorers .

frigidity [noun]

the state or quality of having a very low temperature