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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 48

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SAT Word Skills 3
to extirpate

to completely destroy or remove something

Ex: Conservationists are working to extirpate the invasive plant species threatening the native flora. 
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to extinguish

to end or destroy something entirely

Ex: The authorities took swift action to extinguish the criminal organization. 
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extinct
extinct
[Adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

Ex: The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct, as it disappeared centuries ago due to human activity. 
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donor
donor
[noun]

someone or something that gives money, clothes, etc. to a charity for free

Ex: The hospital honored its largest donor for contributing funds to build a new pediatric wing. 
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donee
donee
[noun]

a person or institution that receives valuable resources

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to culminate

to end by coming to a climactic point

Ex: Their efforts culminate in a successful outcome. 
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culmination

the highest or most advanced point reached after a period of development or effort

Ex: The grand ceremony was the culmination of months of hard work and preparation. 
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bylaw
bylaw
[noun]

a set of rules or directives made and maintained by an authority, especially in order to regulate conduct

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archipelago

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

Ex: The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands. 
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archetype
archetype
[noun]

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

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archdeacon

a religious leader in Anglican Church whose rank is one level lower than a bishop

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archbishop

a bishop of the highest rank who is responsible for all the churches in a specific large area

Ex: The archbishop presided over the diocese, which encompassed several cities and towns. 
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to vacillate

to sway physically from side to side

Ex: The needle on the compass began to vacillate wildly as they approached the magnetic anomaly. 
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vacuity
vacuity
[noun]

the state or quality of not being meaningful or significant

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uproarious
uproarious
[Adjective]

so hilarious that cheers people up

Ex: The uproarious laughter in the theater could be heard even outside the building. 
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upturn
upturn
[noun]

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

Ex: The upturn in the economy was welcomed by businesses across the country. 
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upkeep
upkeep
[noun]

the act of maintaining something in good condition

Ex: The upkeep of the garden requires regular watering and pruning. 
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to upbraid

to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong

Ex: The teacher upbraided the student for cheating on the exam. 
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