SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 21

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to dispatch

[Verb]

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

Ex: In emergency situations , paramedics are dispatched to provide immediate medical care .

to dispel

[Verb]

to make something disappear

Ex: The therapist helped the patient dispel irrational fears through counseling.

dispensation

[noun]

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

Ex: During the emergency , the governor issued a dispensation to bypass certain legal requirements .

to disperse

[Verb]

to part and move in different directions

Ex: The guests began to disperse from the party as the evening wore on .

cholera

[noun]

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

Ex: Doctors worked tirelessly to treat patients suffering from cholera in the makeshift clinic .

choleric

[Adjective]

easily angered or irritated

Ex: His choleric attitude often led to tense situations in meetings .

to impart

[Verb]

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

Ex: The consultant is currently imparting her expertise in the training session .

impartial

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The organization ’s impartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .

prototype

[noun]

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

Ex: The prototype of the wearable device helped identify potential improvements before the product went to market .

protoplasm

[noun]

the substance inside the living cells of animals or plants

Ex: Protoplasm consists of the cytoplasm and the nucleus , which together perform vital functions in the cell .

protocol

[noun]

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

Ex: The protocol at weddings often includes exchanging vows , cutting the cake , and dancing with the bride and groom .

sentinel

[noun]

a person hired to stand guard

Ex: Pacing back and forth , the sentinel was focused on every movement .

sentient

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.

advent

[noun]

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

Ex: The advent of space exploration has opened up new possibilities for understanding our universe .

cognate

[Adjective]

sharing the same ancestors

Ex: After a DNA test , they confirmed they were cognate, with a shared great-grandparent linking their families .

adventitious

[Adjective]

coming from an external source

Ex: The discovery of the rare artifact was adventitious, arising purely from an unexpected encounter during the excavation .

cognizant

[Adjective]

having knowledge or awareness about something

Ex: He was cognizant of his limitations and knew when to ask for help .

humble

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The humble leader listens to the ideas and concerns of others , valuing their contributions .

humdrum

[Adjective]

lacking excitement or variety

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.

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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 21