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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 24

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SAT Word Skills 4
sacred
sacred
[Adjective]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .
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sacrilege
sacrilege
[noun]

the act of disrespectfully treating a sacred item or place

Ex: For believers , using holy symbols or objects for mundane purposes can be seen as sacrilege, as it diminishes their sacred significance and meaning .
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to requite

to give something as a reward or compensation for services, favors, or achievements

Ex: She always makes an effort to requite any favor she receives .
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requital
requital
[noun]

an act of giving something in return for an action or something else

Ex: They viewed the lavish banquet as a requital for their assistance in the project .
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requisite
requisite
[Adjective]

required for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: His application lacked the requisite documentation , so it was rejected .
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prohibitory
prohibitory
[Adjective]

(of a cost or price) so high that discourages purchasing or doing something

Ex: The prohibitory price of the luxury car kept many potential buyers away.
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Prohibition

the period from 1920 to 1933 in the United States during which the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcoholic beverages was constitutionally banned

Ex: Crime rates increased during Prohibition in some cities .
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immense
immense
[Adjective]

extremely large or vast in physical size

Ex: Standing at the base of the immense mountain , she felt both awe and insignificance in its shadow .
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to immerse

to completely put something into a liquid

Ex: As part of the experiment , the scientist needed to immerse the specimen in a chemical solution .
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imminent
imminent
[Adjective]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

Ex: The soldiers braced for the imminent attack from the enemy forces .
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to immolate

to kill oneself or someone as a sacrifice, especially by fire

Ex: The tragic immolation of the monk was seen as an act of ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs.
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immoral
immoral
[Adjective]

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

Ex: Deliberately causing harm to innocent beings is universally condemned as immoral conduct .
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to immortalize

to make someone or something so famous that people remember it for a long time

Ex: The championship victory immortalized the underdog team in the annals of sports history .
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to immure
to immure
[Verb]

to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

Ex: The magician performed a trick that seemed to immure his assistant in a sealed box .
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immutable
immutable
[Adjective]

unable to be changed or altered, remaining constant and unchanging over time

Ex: The contract 's terms were declared immutable, preventing any further negotiations .
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to despond

to feel extremely discouraged, disheartened, or in low spirits

Ex: If the circumstances worsen , they will likely despond even more .
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despondent
despondent
[Adjective]

feeling hopeless, discouraged, or in low spirits, often due to a sense of failure or loss

Ex: A despondent expression crossed her face when she saw the empty room .
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to convulse

to make someone experience muscle contractions, especially by making them laugh

Ex: The absurdity of the situation convulsed him with laughter , leaving him gasping for breath .
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convulsion

a sudden shaking of the body as a result of an illness

Ex: The doctor explained that a high fever often leads to convulsions in young children .
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convulsive
convulsive
[Adjective]

marked by sudden, involuntary, and jerky muscular contractions or spasms

Ex: The convulsive shaking subsided after the administration of muscle relaxants.
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