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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 4

to predict that something bad is going to happen very soon

Ex: The old prophecy forbode the fall of the kingdom if the king did not change his ways.
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a part of a ship used as the crew’s quarters

Ex: He climbed down into the forecastle to check on the sailors and make sure they were ready for the morning watch .
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(of a bank) to take away someone's property because they have not repaid the money they borrowed from the bank in order to buy it

Ex: The bank may foreclose on the business property if the loan terms are not met by the end of the year .
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forecourt
[noun]

a large space in front of a building

Ex: The children gathered in the school forecourt to wait for their parents after classes .
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to forego
[Verb]

to go or to be before someone or something in time or place

Ex: The initial meeting forewent the series of discussions that led to the final agreement.
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forehead
[noun]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

Ex: She felt a kiss on her forehead, a gesture of affection from her partner before he left for work .
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knowledge of an occurrence before it actually happens

Ex: He relied on his foreknowledge of the market to make profitable investment decisions .
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foreman
[noun]

a male worker who watches over other workers and is often more experienced

Ex: The foreman handed out the new work assignments to each team member .
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panache
[noun]

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

Ex: The queen 's courtiers wore panaches as a symbol of their allegiance .
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to pander
[Verb]

to do what others want to please them, even when it is unnecessary or morally wrong

Ex: The media is often criticized for pandering to sensationalism rather than focusing on the truth .
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panegyric
[noun]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

Ex: At the funeral , a touching panegyric was read aloud , celebrating the deceased 's lifelong dedication to education .
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panoply
[noun]

an impressive collection of things

Ex: He had a panoply of sports trophies on his shelf , each representing a different victory .
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impetus
[noun]

the force that causes something to move or to keep moving

Ex: Her passionate speech served as the impetus for a wave of change within the community .
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pantomime
[noun]

a method of performance in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words

Ex: In acting class, students practiced pantomime to improve their ability to express emotions without speaking.
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impetuous
[Adjective]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

Ex: The impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip , facing consequences from both parents and teachers .
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the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

Ex: The project failed because impetuosity replaced careful planning .
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exigent
[Adjective]

expecting flawless and precise performance from other people

Ex: The exigent chef demanded precision and speed in every dish prepared.
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exigency
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an urgent affair to deal with

Ex: The exigency of the situation forced the team to work overtime to meet the deadline .
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SAT Word Skills 4
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