SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 20

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to decapitate [verb]

to cut off the head of someone or something

Ex: The medieval knight sought to decapitate the dragon with a powerful swing .

to decelerate [verb]

to get lessened in speed over time

Ex: After seeing the traffic ahead , the driver had to quickly decelerate .

to decipher [verb]

read with difficulty

Ex: The teacher had to decipher the student ’s handwriting before grading the paper .

perennial [adjective]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

Ex: The organization 's mission reflects perennial values that aim to improve the community for generations to come .

peregrination [noun]

a long journey, especially on foot

Ex: The pilgrims embarked on a peregrination to the holy city , walking for weeks to reach their destination .

shambolic [adjective]

having a state of disorder and confusion

Ex: The project was shambolic from the start , with no one taking charge or coordinating tasks .

instant [adjective]

happening or made very quickly and easily

Ex: The company offers instant access to online services for its customers .

to instance [verb]

to explain something by giving an example

Ex: During the meeting , he instanced a previous project to highlight the successes and challenges .

apotheosis [noun]

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

Ex: Statues were erected to honor the apotheosis of the city 's founder .

apothegm [noun]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

Ex: The philosopher ’s apothegm about the nature of happiness provided a succinct perspective on well-being .

apothecary [noun]

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

Ex: The apothecary 's shop was filled with jars of exotic ingredients and medicinal compounds .

apogee [noun]

the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development

Ex: The climactic battle in the film was the apogee of the story ’s dramatic tension .

apocryphal [adjective]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

Ex: The film 's depiction of historical events was criticized for relying on apocryphal sources .

sanguine [adjective]

having a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future

Ex: His sanguine outlook helped the team stay motivated during tough times .

peremptory [adjective]

not open to be debated

Ex: The general gave a peremptory command , ensuring that his orders would be followed without delay .

sanguification [noun]

the development of blood cells

Ex: The process of sanguification is essential for maintaining healthy blood levels and proper oxygen transport .

shambles [noun]

a place where animals are butchered to use their meat

Ex: The shambles was a grim place , with workers moving swiftly to prepare the meat .

sanguinary [adjective]

(of a person) involved in or eager for bloodshed or violence

Ex: The history books depicted the king as a sanguinary figure , notorious for his cruelty .

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