SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 3

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SAT Word Skills 4

a chamber made out of rock, used as a tomb for dead people in the past

Ex: The sepulcher , built into the mountainside , serves as a testament to the past civilization 's burial practices .
sepulchral [adjective]

relating to places where the dead were buried

Ex: The sepulchral air of the cave made the archaeologists pause , as they knew it had once served as a burial site .

to blend different elements together to form a unified whole

Ex: The team recently coalesced their efforts to complete the project ahead of schedule .

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

Ex: The opposition parties formed a coalition to challenge the ruling party in the upcoming elections .

to change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, often through the process of clotting or curdling

Ex: The scientist observed how certain chemicals could coagulate the protein in a solution , causing it to solidify .

to cause someone to feel distress or sorrow

Ex: The news of his unjust firing aggrieved the entire team , leaving them in disbelief .

to attack or advance forcefully towards the opponent

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to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious

Ex: Skipping physical therapy sessions may aggravate a recovering injury .

a place for keeping things safe

Ex: The bank 's vault serves as a depository for valuable items , ensuring their security .

someone who puts money in a bank

Ex: The depositor withdrew most of the money after realizing the account 's interest rates were low .

removal of someone from a position of authority, especially a leader or monarch

Ex: The deposition of the king sparked widespread unrest across the kingdom .

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

Ex: The judge was concerned with the propriety of the evidence presented .
proprietary [adjective]

(of a product) having a registered trademark owned by a particular company or person

Ex: Proprietary formulas are often kept secret to maintain a business 's uniqueness and market advantage .
missive [noun]

a letter which is usually long and official

Ex: She plans to write a missive to the authorities , requesting an extension for the project deadline .

any object fired or thrown at a person or thing for the purpose of hurting or destroying them

Ex: Researchers are working on developing projectiles that can be launched with greater precision and force .

a formal agreement between countries

Ex: Using formal language in business emails is a common convention in corporate communication .
conventional [adjective]

generally accepted and followed by many people

Ex: Sending thank-you cards after receiving gifts is considered conventional etiquette .
arcane [adjective]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

Ex: The arcane rules of the ritual were passed down through generations .
arcade [noun]

an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings

Ex: At the end of the arcade , a small courtyard opens up , providing a peaceful retreat from the busy streets .
archive [noun]

a place or a collection of records or documents of historical importance

Ex: The museum curator carefully preserved the old photographs in the museum 's archive .