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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 3

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SAT Word Skills 4
sepulcher
sepulcher
[noun]

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

Ex: The excavation team plans to carefully open the sepulcher to examine the burial site. 
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sepulchral
sepulchral
[Adjective]

relating to places where the dead were buried

Ex: The sepulchral atmosphere of the ancient tomb left visitors with a sense of solemn reverence. 
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to coalesce

to blend different elements together to form a unified whole

Ex: The artist coalesced various colors and textures to create a captivating painting. 
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coalition
coalition
[noun]

an alliance of different groups, political parties, or countries formed to work together for a particular purpose

Ex: The two parties formed a coalition after the election. 
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to coagulate

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

Ex: When making homemade yogurt, the milk begins to coagulate as the live cultures work to thicken it. 
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to aggrieve

to cause someone to feel distress or sorrow

Ex: His actions continue to aggrieve her, as she struggles to forgive him for the hurtful words. 
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to aggress

to attack or advance forcefully towards the opponent

Ex: The forward decided to aggress the defense early in the game. 
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to aggravate

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

Ex: Ignoring medication can aggravate the symptoms of a chronic illness. 
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depository

a place for keeping things safe

Ex: The digital archives serve as a depository for millions of historical records, keeping them safe from damage. 
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depositor
depositor
[noun]

someone who puts money in a bank

Ex: The bank guarantees security for every depositor’s funds, ensuring financial safety. 
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deposition

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

Ex: If the deposition of the dictator succeeds, the country may enter a new era of democracy and reform. 
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propriety
propriety
[noun]

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

Ex: She was known for her propriety at social gatherings. 
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proprietary
proprietary
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After the release of the proprietary product, the company saw a significant increase in sales. 
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missive
missive
[noun]

a letter which is usually long and official

Ex: The CEO sent out a missive to all employees regarding the upcoming changes in company policy. 
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projectile

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

Ex: During the battle, soldiers threw improvised projectiles at the enemy to defend their position. 
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convention

a formal agreement between countries

Ex: The convention for writing dates in the U.S. is month-day-year. 
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conventional
conventional
[Adjective]

generally accepted and followed by many people

Ex: In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day. 
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arcane
arcane
[Adjective]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

Ex: The arcane nature of the formula made it difficult for outsiders to grasp. 
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arcade
arcade
[noun]

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

Ex: The old arcade has stood the test of time, with its stone arches providing a historic charm to the modern city. 
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archive
archive
[noun]

a collection of records or documents preserved for their historical value, or the place where such materials are kept

Ex: The university archive contains letters written by former students. 
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