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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 company offers indemnity to employees who suffer injuries while on the job .
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to indemnify

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

Ex: The rental agreement required the tenant to indemnify the landlord for damages caused to the property beyond normal wear and tear .
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to apportion

to divide and share out something among people

Ex: The teacher will apportion the time equally between each group to ensure fair participation .
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to appertain

to belong to or be related to something

Ex: The responsibilities that appertain to the position include overseeing the project and managing the team.
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to scrutinize

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

Ex: The customs officer scrutinized the passenger 's suitcase to ensure they were n't carrying any contraband .
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scurrilous
scurrilous
[Adjective]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

Ex: Lawyers are preparing to file a lawsuit to stop the scurrilous spread of false information about their client .
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to conspire

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

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile figures conspiring to manipulate public opinion .
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conspirator

a person involved in a conspiracy

Ex: The investigation uncovered communications between the conspirators discussing their illegal activities .
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conspicuous
conspicuous
[Adjective]

standing out and easy to see or notice

Ex: The graffiti on the building was particularly conspicuous due to its vibrant colors and large size .
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subterranean
subterranean
[Adjective]

existing, operating, or happening in secrecy or obscurity

Ex: The novel delves into the subterranean dealings of a covert intelligence agency .
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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 changes to the menu were subtle but effective , enhancing the overall dining experience .
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subterfuge

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

Ex: Her subterfuge included crafting a false backstory to gain trust and access sensitive information .
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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 costume designer was careful to avoid anachronisms in the period drama .
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analgesic
analgesic
[Adjective]

able to reduce pain

Ex: The ointment was both soothing and analgesic.
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anarchy
anarchy
[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden resignation of all leaders resulted in anarchy within the organization .
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anathema
anathema
[noun]

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

Ex: The bishop 's letter of anathema was read aloud to the congregation .
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anatomy
anatomy
[noun]

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

Ex: His research in comparative anatomy helped explain evolutionary relationships among species.
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