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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 4
sextet
sextet
[noun]

a group of six things or people

Ex: The sextet of competitors will face off in the final round of the tournament , with each hoping for victory .
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sextuple
sextuple
[Adjective]

consisting of six parts

Ex: The sextuple design of the new product allows for six different modes of operation, making it incredibly versatile.
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precise
precise
[Adjective]

(of a person) highly accurate and careful in actions or words

Ex: The precise mechanic diagnosed the issue with the car in minutes .
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to christen

to initiate someone into the Christian faith through a special ceremony, often involving the use of water

Ex: The church schedules regular sessions to christen infants and welcome them into the Christian community .
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christendom

all the Christian people and countries around the world

Ex: Many scholars study the history of Christendom to understand the spread of Christianity across continents.
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to disabuse

to help a person rid themselves of their misconceptions

Ex: By providing clear evidence , she disabused her colleagues of the outdated practices .
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disaffection

a sense of discontent, particularly towards a governing system

Ex: The teacher ’s disaffection with the administration 's policies led to her resignation .
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to disagree

to lack harmony or compatibility with another element, idea, or action

Ex: Her account of the incident disagreed with that of her friend.
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to disallow

to reject or forbid something officially

Ex: The board decided to disallow the use of certain chemicals in manufacturing processes due to environmental concerns .
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to disapprove

to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

Ex: Some customers disapprove of the restaurant 's recent menu changes .
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to disarm
to disarm
[Verb]

to give up weapons or reduce military strength willingly

Ex: The opposing sides disarmed under a UN-brokered agreement .
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disapprobation

strong disapproval of something, especially something moral

Ex: After the scandal , the public 's disapprobation was so strong that the politician had to step down from office .
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to disarrange

to make something disorganized

Ex: If they disarrange the seating for the meeting , it will be difficult to find space for everyone .
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disarray
disarray
[noun]

a state of confusion and lack of order and organization

Ex: The project could be in disarray unless the leadership team takes swift action to reorganize the tasks .
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to disband

to stop operating as a group

Ex: After decades of service , the volunteer group decided to disband, leaving behind a legacy of community support .
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to disburden

to free someone from a burden

Ex: After years of stress and worry , the opportunity to retire will disburden him of many obligations he ’s carried .
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to disburse

to distribute money, funds, or resources, typically for various purposes or obligations

Ex: The committee has recently disbursed grants to innovative projects .
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