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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 12

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SAT Word Skills 4
travail
travail
[noun]

hard or painful work

Ex: The artist's masterpiece was the result of years of hard travail. 
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to traverse

to move across or through in a specified direction

Ex: To reach the remote village, they had to traverse dense forests and cross several rivers on their expedition. 
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travesty
travesty
[noun]

an exaggerated and humorous imitation of a serious subject

Ex: The comedian often performs a travesty of political speeches. 
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to distill

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

Ex: The chemist is currently distilling the solution to isolate the pure compound. 
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distillate

a product resulting from heating a liquid until it changes to vapor and then allowing it to change back to liquid

Ex: Perfume makers often use a distillate of flowers to create their fragrances. 
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distillation

the changing process of a liquid to a gas and then cooling it which results in the forming of a purified liquid

Ex: In the laboratory, distillation is often used to isolate specific chemicals from a mixture. 
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distiller
distiller
[noun]

a company or a person that produces strong alcoholic drinks through a process in which a liquid is formed after cooling vapors

Ex: The distiller crafted a unique blend of whiskey that became very popular in local bars. 
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to ascribe

to attribute a particular quality, cause, or origin to someone or something

Ex: Many historians ascribe the fall of the empire to a combination of economic and military factors. 
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ascetic
ascetic
[noun]

a person who lives a strict life and avoids physical pleasures, particularly due to religious beliefs

Ex: As an ascetic, she rejected worldly comforts and dedicated herself entirely to prayer. 
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to ascertain

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

Ex: The detective ascertained the identity of the culprit through fingerprint analysis. 
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imperative
imperative
[Adjective]

having great importance and requiring immediate attention or action

Ex: It is imperative that we address climate change to ensure the well-being of future generations. 
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imperial
imperial
[Adjective]

related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor

Ex: The imperial dynasty ruled over vast territories and diverse peoples. 
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impertinent
impertinent
[Adjective]

(of a person) rudely bold in speech or behavior

Ex: She couldn't believe how impertinent Tom was for questioning her authority in front of everyone. 
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imperturbable
imperturbable
[Adjective]

consistently calm, restrained, and composed

Ex: The imperturbable captain led his crew through the storm without a hint of fear. 
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to desiccate

to lose moisture and become dried up

Ex: The scientist observed how the fruit desiccated after being left in the vacuum chamber. 
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desiccant
desiccant
[noun]

a chemical substance used to dry something

Ex: Desiccants are essential in keeping moisture-sensitive materials dry during storage. 
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to expatiate

to write or speak about a subject and include much detail

Ex: When asked about his travels, he expatiated enthusiastically, describing every location in vivid detail. 
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to expatriate

to banish or force an individual to live in another country

Ex: The authoritarian regime decided to expatriate political dissidents who posed a threat to its authority. 
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anthology
anthology
[noun]

a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject

Ex: The university library boasts an extensive anthology of classical literature. 
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