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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 4
vocable
[noun]

any written or spoken word considered as a series of letters and sounds, regardless of its meaning

Ex: In some tribal languages , vocables are used in chants that hold significance beyond their literal meaning .
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vocation
[noun]

a particular occupation which one finds worthy and is trained for

Ex: His vocation as a writer allowed him to express his creativity while helping others understand complex issues .
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schism
[noun]

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

Ex: The ideological schism between the two factions was evident in their conflicting statements .
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scathing
[Adjective]

severely critical or harsh

Ex: His scathing comments about the new policy were intended to provoke a strong reaction from the management .
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convertible
[Adjective]

capable of changing in form to be used for different purposes

Ex: The convertible jacket can be zipped into different styles , making it versatile for all seasons .
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the act of changing a place's function or purpose

Ex: The conversion of the office building into a hotel improved the neighborhood .
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conversant
[Adjective]

knowledgeable or experienced with something

Ex: The lawyer was conversant with all aspects of the case .
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to erode
[Verb]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

Ex: Over time , acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues , gradually wearing away their features .
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erasure
[noun]

the act of removing something such as a writing, drawing, or data

Ex: The erasure of the incorrect calculations from the spreadsheet saved hours of work .
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to make someone drink too much alcohol and get drunk

Ex: He had been inebriated so much that he could n’t recall how he had gotten home .
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a state of drunkenness caused by consuming too much alcohol

Ex: The party ended early due to the excessive inebriation of some guests .
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pert
[Adjective]

lively, bold, and confident in a playful or appealing way

Ex: With a pert tilt of her head, she dismissed the question with a laugh.
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to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation

Ex: The legal guidelines pertain to the fair treatment of all individuals , regardless of their background or identity .
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pertinacious
[Adjective]

determinedly continuing to do or to believe something, even when it gets difficult

Ex: She was pertinacious in her efforts to bring attention to the environmental issue , despite public apathy .
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the quality of having determination to continue doing or believing something in spite of any opposition or hardships

Ex: The writer 's pertinacity through countless rejections finally led to a successful book publication .
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pertinent
[Adjective]

directly related to the matter being considered

Ex: The CEO requested that all pertinent data be presented before the board meeting starts .
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famine
[noun]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .
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to famish
[Verb]

to be very hungry

Ex: By the time the dinner arrived , I could already feel myself beginning to famish.
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to free a person from slavery or forced labor

Ex: He emancipated himself from years of servitude .
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to come out or flow, often from a specific source

Ex: Laughter and joy emanated from the children playing in the park .
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SAT Word Skills 4
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