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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: The team of experts worked to extirpate the cybersecurity threat and secure the network .
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to extinguish

to end or destroy something entirely

Ex: The company implemented a new strategy to extinguish inefficiencies and improve overall productivity .
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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: Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and prevent them from becoming extinct.
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donor
donor
[noun]

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

Ex: The museum ’s new exhibit was made possible by a substantial donation from a private donor.
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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: The season will culminate in a championship match .
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culmination

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

Ex: The summit conference was the culmination of extensive diplomatic negotiations between the nations .
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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: Travelers often explore the Greek archipelago for its beautiful 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 cathedral hosted a special Mass to celebrate the anniversary of the archbishop's ordination .
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to vacillate

to sway physically from side to side

Ex: The drone 's altitude began to vacillate wildly in the strong gusty winds .
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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 comedian 's uproarious antics made the entire crowd erupt in laughter .
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upturn
upturn
[noun]

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

Ex: Analysts predict an upturn in the stock market by the end of the year .
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upkeep
upkeep
[noun]

the act of maintaining something in good condition

Ex: The company allocated a significant budget for the upkeep of its machinery .
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to upbraid

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

Ex: The coach upbraided the players for their lack of dedication during practice .
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