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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 7

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SAT Word Skills 4

the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

Ex: They did a lot of preparation before starting the project .
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the quality of being greater in number or quantity

Ex: A preponderance of support will determine whether the policy gets implemented .
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to positively impact someone’s opinion

Ex: Her impeccable reputation has prepossessed many clients in favor of her company .
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preposterous
[Adjective]

absurd and contrary to common sense

Ex: It was preposterous to believe that the rules did n’t apply to him .
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disciple
[noun]

a follower or student who adheres to the teachings and practices of a particular leader, teacher, or philosophy

Ex: The philosopher 's disciples carried on his legacy by teaching future generations about his ideas and principles .
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disciplinary
[Adjective]

related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field

Ex: The research paper was focused on a disciplinary approach to environmental science .
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to train a person or animal by instruction and exercise, usually with the aim of improving or correcting behavior

Ex: As the new leader , he intends to actively discipline employees for a more efficient workplace .
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to formally request someone’s presence in court to answer for a serious crime

Ex: Authorities arraigned the defendant in front of the judge early this morning .
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arrant
[Adjective]

complete and utter, typically used to describe something negative or undesirable

Ex: Despite the expert 's reassurances , the project was plagued by arrant failures and setbacks .
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arroyo
[noun]

a usually dry watercourse that after a heavy rain temporarily fills and flows with water

Ex: The villagers constructed a bridge over the arroyo to ensure safe passage even during heavy rains .
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to noisily argue over an unimportant matter

Ex: During the family gathering , relatives began to squabble over seating at the dinner table , creating a chaotic scene .
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squatter
[noun]

someone who occupies an empty building or land illegally

Ex: The building was condemned , but squatters still moved in despite the obvious dangers .
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squeamish
[Adjective]

easily sickened by unpleasant things

Ex: He became squeamish at the thought of handling the raw meat while cooking .
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to befog
[Verb]

to cover or obscure something with fog or smoke, making it hard to see

Ex: The dense fog befogged the path , hiding the trail completely .
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to make friends with someone

Ex: Children easily befriend others in the playground , forming quick connections .
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to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

Ex: The strong winds caused two trees to lean and eventually collide during the storm .
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collision
[noun]

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing into each other

Ex: The collision of the two magnetic fields created a powerful shockwave in the plasma .
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to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

Ex: The procrastination habit caused him to squander valuable time that could have been spent on productive endeavors .
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to experience a sudden and complete failure

Ex: The team 's strategy collapsed in the final minutes of the game .
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SAT Word Skills 4
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