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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 11

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SAT Word Skills 4
cession
cession
[noun]

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

Ex: The cession of the region was formalized with the signing of the agreement between the two nations.Ā 
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cessation
cessation
[noun]

a process or fact of ceasing

Ex: The workers protested until the cessation of unfair labor practices was officially recognized.Ā 
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discursive
discursive
[Adjective]

deviating from a subject in a disorganized manner

Ex: His discursive speech made it difficult for the audience to follow his main argument.Ā 
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discursiveness

the act of jumping from one subject to another in a way that lacks order

Ex: The discursiveness of his writing made it hard to grasp the main point of his argument.Ā 
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ad hoc
ad hoc
[Adverb]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

Ex: The emergency services were assembled ad hoc to deal with the unexpected flood.Ā 
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ad infinitum
ad infinitum
[Adverb]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

Ex: They vowed to love each other ad infinitum, beyond the bounds of time.Ā 
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protege
protege
[noun]

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

Ex: She became a successful artist under the guidance of her mentor, who treated her as his protégé. 
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protagonist

someone who supports a certain idea or cause

Ex: She was a prominent protagonist of environmental conservation in her community.Ā 
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sergeant
sergeant
[noun]

a non-commissioned officer in the air force or army below the rank of staff sergeant and above corporal

Ex: The sergeant instructed the recruits on how to properly assemble their rifles.Ā 
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sergeant at arms

an officer who executes commands and maintains order in a court of law

Ex: The sergeant at arms was called upon to escort the disruptive spectator out of the courtroom.Ā 
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sergeant major

a non-commissioned officer in the US army, higher than a master sergeant

Ex: The sergeant major’s booming voice carried across the parade ground, commanding immediate attention.Ā 
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to enlighten

to make something clear or understandable, often by providing new or relevant information

Ex: The professor's lecture on quantum physics served to enlighten the complex subject matter, making it more accessible to students.Ā 
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to enkindle

to provoke an emotion

Ex: Her heartfelt speech enkindled a sense of pride in the audience.Ā 
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to enjoin
to enjoin
[Verb]

to forbid someone from doing something by legal order

Ex: The court enjoined the company from continuing its operations in the protected area.Ā 
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to enlist
to enlist
[Verb]

to join the armed forces

Ex: At the age of 18, he decided to enlist in the army to serve his country.Ā 
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corroboration

solid proof or evidence that supports a theory or statement

Ex: Multiple sources offered corroboration for the claims made in the report.Ā 
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to corroborate

to provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.

Ex: The witness's testimony corroborated the victim's account of the events.Ā 
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to disenfranchise

to take away from someone the right to vote

Ex: The new regulations could disenfranchise thousands of voters in rural areas.Ā 
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to disencumber

to relieve someone of a burden

Ex: She worked tirelessly to disencumber her parents from their financial debts.Ā 
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