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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 2

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SAT Word Skills 4
asset
asset
[noun]

a valuable resource or quality owned by an individual, organization, or entity, typically with economic value and the potential to provide future benefits

Ex: Real estate is considered a valuable asset due to its potential for long-term appreciation and rental income. 
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to assert
to assert
[Verb]

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Ex: In an interview last month, the athlete asserted that dedication and hard work will always lead to achieving fitness goals. 
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canto
canto
[noun]

any of the sections into which a long poem is divided

Ex: He plans to write a new canto for his poem that reflects the changing seasons. 
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cantonment

short-term shelters for soldiers

Ex: The soldiers are stationed in a cantonment on the outskirts of the city, awaiting further orders. 
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demonstrable
demonstrable
[Adjective]

clearly and easily understood

Ex: The lawyer will present demonstrable evidence to the jury to support his client's innocence. 
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to demonstrate

to practically show someone how to do something

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to chop vegetables properly, emphasizing the importance of safety. 
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demonstrative
demonstrative
[Adjective]

showing no restraint in expressing one's feelings, particularly of love

Ex: Her demonstrative affection was evident in every hug and kiss. 
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demonstrator

a person whose job is explaining to a group of people how something works

Ex: The demonstrator is showing the audience how to use the new kitchen appliance. 
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to possess

to have a particular quality, attribute, knowledge, or skill

Ex: She possesses a remarkable talent for playing the piano. 
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semiannual
semiannual
[Adjective]

done or happening twice a year

Ex: The organization plans to conduct its semiannual fundraiser in the spring and again in the fall. 
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possessor
possessor
[noun]

someone who is the owner of something

Ex: As the possessor of the land, he had the right to sell or lease it to others. 
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semiconscious
semiconscious
[Adjective]

not fully conscious

Ex: After the accident, he remained semiconscious for several hours, unable to respond to questions. 
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extraneous
extraneous
[Adjective]

unnecessary or unrelated to the matter or subject at hand

Ex: The detective urged the witness to provide only relevant information and avoid including extraneous details that could confuse the investigation. 
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to extrapolate

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

Ex: We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years. 
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extravagance

the act of spending money excessively and unnecessarily

Ex: Her extravagance in decorating the house for every holiday is both impressive and overwhelming. 
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extravagant
extravagant
[Adjective]

making exaggerated or overly ambitious claims, promises, or statements that are often not grounded in reality

Ex: His extravagant claims about the future of technology seemed more like science fiction than reality. 
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congregation

a group of people, animals, birds, or objects

Ex: The congregation will assemble outside the building for the protest tomorrow. 
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monitory
monitory
[Adjective]

giving warning

Ex: The monitory tone of the teacher’s voice warned the students to be cautious during the experiment. 
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to congregate

to come together in a group, often for a specific purpose or activity

Ex: People began to congregate in the park for the music festival. 
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monition
monition
[noun]

a warning of an upcoming danger

Ex: The ominous sound of thunder was a monition that the storm was drawing near. 
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