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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 4
to forebode

to predict that something bad is going to happen very soon

Ex: The dark clouds forbode a storm approaching the coast. 
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forecastle

a part of a ship used as the crew’s quarters

Ex: The sailors spent most of their time in the forecastle when they weren't on deck, resting or playing cards. 
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to foreclose

(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 threatens to foreclose on the house if the homeowner does not make the overdue payment by next month. 
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forecourt
forecourt
[noun]

a large space in front of a building

Ex: The hotel’s forecourt was lined with blooming flowers and elegant fountains to welcome guests. 
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to forego
to forego
[Verb]

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

Ex: The ancient civilizations forewent the current technological advancements by centuries, laying the foundations for future discoveries. 
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forehead
forehead
[noun]

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

Ex: She wiped the sweat from her forehead after running the marathon under the hot sun. 
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foreknowledge

knowledge of an occurrence before it actually happens

Ex: The detective seemed to have foreknowledge of the crime before it occurred. 
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foreman
foreman
[noun]

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

Ex: The foreman oversees the workers to ensure all safety protocols are followed. 
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panache
panache
[noun]

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

Ex: The knight adorned his helmet with a vibrant panache. 
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to pander
to pander
[Verb]

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

Ex: She often panders to her friends’ requests, even when it means compromising her own values. 
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panegyric
panegyric
[noun]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

Ex: In his speech, he wrote a panegyric to his parents, thanking them for their unwavering support throughout his career. 
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panoply
panoply
[noun]

an impressive collection of things

Ex: The museum displayed a panoply of ancient artifacts from civilizations across the world. 
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impetus
impetus
[noun]

the force that causes something to move or to keep moving

Ex: The strong winds provided the impetus for the sailboat to glide across the water at high speed. 
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pantomime
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: The street performer entertained the crowd with a pantomime of a person trapped in an invisible box. 
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impetuous
impetuous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His impetuous decision to move to a new city without a job lined up worried his friends and family. 
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impetuosity

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

Ex: His impetuosity led him to sign the contract without reading it. 
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exigent
exigent
[Adjective]

expecting flawless and precise performance from other people

Ex: The exigent manager expected every task to be completed flawlessly and on time. 
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exigency
exigency
[noun]

an urgent affair to deal with

Ex: The company’s financial exigency requires immediate action to avoid bankruptcy. 
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