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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 17

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SAT Word Skills 4

to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

Ex: In times of war , authorities have the power to commandeer resources necessary for defense efforts .
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to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .
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to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .
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commensurate
[Adjective]

suitable in comparison to something else, like quality, extent, size, etc.

Ex: The quality of the product is commensurate with its high price .
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a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

Ex: The teacher ’s commentary on the essay provided valuable feedback for improvement .
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to thoroughly mix different things together

Ex: The gardener carefully commingled different types of soil to create optimal conditions for plant growth .
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to officially prepare a warship for active duty

Ex: The commander oversaw the efforts to commission the fleet ’s flagship .
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the state of being dedicated to someone or something

Ex: Volunteering at the shelter every weekend showed her deep commitment to helping those in need .
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committal
[noun]

the formal act of sending a person to a mental health facility, prison, or similar institution, often following legal proceedings

Ex: The committal proceedings were marked by emotional testimony as family members pleaded for leniency in sentencing.
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commotion
[noun]

a sudden and noisy confusion

Ex: The police arrived quickly after the commotion was heard in the alleyway .
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to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

Ex: Despite the distance , the flexible work hours allow employees to commute during off-peak times .
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refusal to obey someone with authority

Ex: Disobedience against authority figures can be a sign of deeper societal unrest .
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disobedient
[Adjective]

refusing or failing to follow rules, orders, or instructions, often showing resistance to authority

Ex: The company 's disobedient employee faced disciplinary action for not adhering to workplace policies .
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to disown
[Verb]

to refuse to acknowledge or deny any connection or identification with someone, typically resulting in the termination of familial or personal ties

Ex: Some families may disown members who marry against cultural or social expectations .
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to speak negatively about someone, often shaming them

Ex: It is important that we not disparage others based on superficial judgments .
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dispassionate
[Adjective]

not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair

Ex: The report was written in a dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .
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to stop or prevent something from happening

Ex: The proposed changes are designed to preclude future financial crises .
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precocious
[Adjective]

(of a child) displaying developed abilities or mental qualities at an unusually young age

Ex: A precocious interest in science led him to conduct his own experiments at a very young age .
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precursor
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someone or something that comes before another of the same type, acting as a sign of what will come next

Ex: Her innovative ideas were a precursor to the technological breakthroughs of the 21st century .
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to appear or occur before something else in a sequence or arrangement

Ex: The letter A precedes the letter B in the alphabet .
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