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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 15

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SAT Word Skills 4
to protrude

to project from a surface

Ex: The book protruded from the shelf , as it had been placed haphazardly .
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protrusion

the act of extending beyond a surface

Ex: The protrusion of the rocks from the riverbed created obstacles for the boats passing through .
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protuberant
protuberant
[Adjective]

extending outward, usually in a curved shape

Ex: His protuberant chin gave his face a strong , defined look .
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sol
sol
[noun]

a syllable representing the fifth note of a musical scale

Ex: In the key of C major , sol corresponds to the fifth note , creating a harmonious sound .
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solace
solace
[noun]

emotional comfort one receives when sad or in trouble

Ex: His walk in the quiet park provided him with a sense of solace after the stressful meeting .
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solder
solder
[noun]

a combination of metals, often lead or tin, melted to join two pieces of metal

Ex: The artist used solder to join the intricate metal pieces in her sculpture .
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solecism
solecism
[noun]

an act that is considered to be impolite or unacceptable

Ex: The solecism of ignoring the dress code at the wedding was seen as disrespectful .
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to solicit

to request something, usually in a formal or persistent manner

Ex: Last month , the nonprofit organization solicited donations for its charity event .
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solstice
solstice
[noun]

either of the two times of the year when the sun reaches its farthest or closest distance from the equator

Ex: At the summer solstice, ancient rituals are enacted to honor the sun and its life-giving energy, ensuring bountiful harvests and prosperity for the year ahead.
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disinterested
disinterested
[Adjective]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

Ex: The judge's disinterested rulings were crucial for maintaining justice in the courtroom.
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to dislocate

to suddenly cause a bone to move out of its normal position

Ex: The wrestler dislocated his elbow during the match .
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disjunctive
disjunctive
[Adjective]

having no connection

Ex: The plot of the novel was disjunctive, jumping from one unrelated event to another .
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to dislodge

to forcefully remove something that is stuck or fixed in a particular position

Ex: She carefully dislodged the old painting from the wall without damaging it .
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to dismount

to get off from a horse after riding

Ex: Before entering the barn , the rider dismounted and led the horse inside .
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to exhale
to exhale
[Verb]

to breathe air or smoke out through the mouth or nose

Ex: As he exhaled, the cold air formed a visible mist in front of him .
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exhaustive
exhaustive
[Adjective]

complete with regard to every single detail or element

Ex: He gave an exhaustive explanation of the theory , leaving no questions unanswered .
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to improvise

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

Ex: Unable to find his notes , the speaker improvised a captivating speech on the spot .
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improvident
improvident
[Adjective]

lacking proper consideration and foresight, especially when it comes to savings and money

Ex: Due to their improvident spending, they had to take out a loan for necessary expenses.
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musty
musty
[Adjective]

having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation

Ex: The antique shop had a charming ambiance, but some items carried a faint musty scent from their age.
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to muster
to muster
[Verb]

to gather or summon for a specific purpose or action

Ex: She could barely muster a smile after hearing the news .
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