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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 4

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SAT Word Skills 4
indemnity
indemnity
[noun]

an amount of money that must be paid to someone for a loss, injury, or damage

Ex: The contractor will be responsible for paying indemnity if any property is damaged during construction. 
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to indemnify

to repay someone for financial loss, damage, etc. that they have experienced

Ex: The employer agreed to indemnify the employee for any work-related injuries covered by the company's insurance. 
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to apportion

to divide and share out something among people

Ex: In the upcoming meeting, we will apportion the project responsibilities and deadlines among the departments. 
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to appertain

to belong to or be related to something

Ex: The new policies will appertain to all employees, ensuring consistency across departments. 
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to scrutinize

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

Ex: Inspectors scrutinized the company's financial records to find any errors. 
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scurrilous
scurrilous
[Adjective]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

Ex: His scurrilous remarks about the mayor sparked outrage among the community. 
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to conspire

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

Ex: The group of individuals conspired to carry out a heist on the bank. 
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conspirator

a person involved in a conspiracy

Ex: The police arrested several conspirators involved in the plot to assassinate the president. 
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conspicuous
conspicuous
[Adjective]

standing out and easy to see or notice

Ex: The bright red dress was conspicuous among the more subdued colors at the event. 
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subterranean
subterranean
[Adjective]

existing, operating, or happening in secrecy or obscurity

Ex: Rumors of a subterranean organization controlling the city's politics spread like wildfire. 
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subtrahend

a number to be subtracted from another

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subtle
subtle
[Adjective]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

Ex: The artist used subtle brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and movement in the painting. 
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subterfuge

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

Ex: The spy used subterfuge to gain access to confidential information without being detected. 
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to subtend

(of a line) to be opposite to an angle

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anachronism

an object from one time period appearing in another where it does not belong

Ex: The film featured a wristwatch—an obvious anachronism in a medieval setting. 
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analgesic
analgesic
[Adjective]

able to reduce pain

Ex: The cream had an analgesic effect on sore muscles. 
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anarchy
anarchy
[noun]

the state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control

Ex: The country descended into anarchy after the government was overthrown. 
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anathema
anathema
[noun]

a formal church curse officially excluding a person from a religious community

Ex: The heretic was declared anathema by the council. 
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anatomy
anatomy
[noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

Ex: She excelled in her anatomy class, fascinated by the intricate details of the human body. 
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