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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 11

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SAT Word Skills 4
cession
[noun]

the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

Ex: The cession of territory following the peace treaty resulted in a dramatic shift in regional power .
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cessation
[noun]

a process or fact of ceasing

Ex: The cessation of operations due to the pandemic affected businesses worldwide .
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discursive
[Adjective]

deviating from a subject in a disorganized manner

Ex: She found the book ’s discursive writing style frustrating and hard to focus on .
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the act of jumping from one subject to another in a way that lacks order

Ex: The teacher cautioned against the discursiveness of their essays , encouraging more focus on the topic .
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ad hoc
[Adverb]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

Ex: The rules were modified ad hoc to suit the unique circumstances of the competition.
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ad infinitum
[Adverb]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

Ex: The loop in the code executed ad infinitum, causing a system crash .
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protege
[noun]

someone who is helped and protected by an older, more experienced or powerful person

Ex: Despite initial skepticism, the young protégé proved her capabilities with outstanding performance.
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someone who supports a certain idea or cause

Ex: His role as a protagonist of education reform earned him widespread respect in academic circles .
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sergeant
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a non-commissioned officer in the air force or army below the rank of staff sergeant and above corporal

Ex: Despite the harsh conditions , the sergeant maintained high morale among the troops .
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an officer who executes commands and maintains order in a court of law

Ex: The sergeant at arms announced the arrival of the judge and asked everyone to rise .
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a non-commissioned officer in the US army, higher than a master sergeant

Ex: The sergeant major addressed the troops , offering words of encouragement before their deployment .
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to make something clear or understandable, often by providing new or relevant information

Ex: olunteering at a wildlife sanctuary can enlighten the issue of conservation biology .
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to provoke an emotion

Ex: The tragedy enkindled a deep sorrow among the community members .
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to enjoin
[Verb]

to forbid someone from doing something by legal order

Ex: The city council enjoined property owners from making unauthorized structural changes .
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to enlist
[Verb]

to join the armed forces

Ex: Veterans often share their positive experiences to inspire others to enlist in the armed forces .
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solid proof or evidence that supports a theory or statement

Ex: Bank records served as corroboration for the defendant 's claim of financial transactions .
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to provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.

Ex: DNA evidence corroborated the suspect 's involvement in the burglary .
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to take away from someone the right to vote

Ex: Efforts to disenfranchise certain populations were met with legal challenges and public outrage .
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to relieve someone of a burden

Ex: The charity 's mission is to disencumber families struggling under the weight of medical expenses .
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SAT Word Skills 4
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