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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: A sextet of chefs will collaborate on a special dinner event next month, showcasing their culinary skills. 
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sextuple
sextuple
[Adjective]

consisting of six parts

Ex: A sextuple layer of insulation was added to the walls, ensuring maximum energy efficiency for the building. 
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precise
precise
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The precise engineer made sure every measurement was flawless. 
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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 priest will christen the newborn in a special ceremony at the church. 
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christendom

all the Christian people and countries around the world

Ex: Christendom will continue to play a key role in global diplomacy and humanitarian efforts. 
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to disabuse

to help a person rid themselves of their misconceptions

Ex: The professor disabused the students of the myth about ancient civilizations. 
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disaffection

a sense of discontent, particularly towards a governing system

Ex: If the government doesn’t address the growing disaffection among the people, it may face serious consequences in the upcoming elections. 
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to disagree

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

Ex: The witness's testimony disagreed with the evidence presented. 
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to disallow

to reject or forbid something officially

Ex: The school administration decided to disallow cell phone usage during class hours. 
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to disapprove

to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

Ex: The manager currently disapproves of tardiness in the workplace. 
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to disarm
to disarm
[Verb]

to give up weapons or reduce military strength willingly

Ex: After the treaty, the troops agreed to disarm by the next day. 
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disapprobation

strong disapproval of something, especially something moral

Ex: His disapprobation toward the new law was clear when he spoke out at the public forum. 
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to disarrange

to make something disorganized

Ex: His careless handling of the documents will inevitably disarrange the entire filing system. 
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disarray
disarray
[noun]

a state of confusion and lack of order and organization

Ex: If the manager doesn’t step in soon, the department will fall into disarray, making it impossible to meet deadlines. 
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to disband

to stop operating as a group

Ex: Disbanding the task force was necessary after their mission was completed successfully. 
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to disburden

to free someone from a burden

Ex: The counselor helped disburden the student by offering practical advice for managing stress. 
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to disburse

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

Ex: The finance department will disburse salaries to employees at the end of the month. 
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