SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 21

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SAT Word Skills 4

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

Ex: The courier was dispatched to deliver the urgent package to the client .

to make something disappear

Ex: The leader addressed the concerns of the team to dispel anxieties about the project .

the privilege of being officially released from an obligation, law, or something that is usually prohibited

Ex: The university issued a dispensation allowing the student to submit late assignments .

to part and move in different directions

Ex: Once the meeting concluded , team members began to disperse , heading back to their workstations .
cholera [noun]

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

Ex: She contracted cholera during her travels and had to be hospitalized immediately .
choleric [adjective]

easily angered or irritated

Ex: The team had to carefully navigate around his choleric reactions to avoid conflicts .

to make information, knowledge, or a skill known or understood

Ex: The scientist is currently imparting knowledge about the latest discoveries in the field during the conference .
impartial [adjective]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

Ex: The judge ’s impartial ruling was based solely on the evidence presented in court .

an early or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied

Ex: The designer built a prototype of the innovative chair to showcase its ergonomic benefits and aesthetic appeal .

the substance inside the living cells of animals or plants

Ex: Under the microscope , the protoplasm appeared as a gel-like substance within the cell membrane .
protocol [noun]

the accepted way of behavior in a community or group of people

Ex: At international conferences , there are protocols for how delegates interact and negotiate with each other .
sentinel [noun]

a person hired to stand guard

Ex: A sentinel will be stationed at the tower tomorrow .
sentient [adjective]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

Ex:
advent [noun]

the arrival of a significant event, person, or thing that has been eagerly anticipated

Ex: With the advent of electric cars , the automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation .
cognate [adjective]

sharing the same ancestors

Ex: Despite being raised in different countries , they are cognate , tracing their lineage to the same royal family .
adventitious [adjective]

coming from an external source

Ex: Her involvement in the project was adventitious , as she was brought in unexpectedly by a colleague .
cognizant [adjective]

having knowledge or awareness about something

Ex: The team was cognizant of the need for clear communication to succeed .
humble [adjective]

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

Ex: Her humble attitude endears her to everyone she meets , making her a beloved friend .
humdrum [adjective]

lacking excitement or variety

Ex: