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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 river is considered sacred in many indigenous cultures. 
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sacrilege
sacrilege
[noun]

the act of disrespectfully treating a sacred item or place

Ex: Vandalizing a place of worship is considered a sacrilege by many religious communities. 
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to requite

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

Ex: The hero was requited with riches and honors for his bravery in battle. 
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requital
requital
[noun]

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

Ex: The generous gift was given as a requital for his years of loyalty. 
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requisite
requisite
[Adjective]

required for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Fulfilling the requisite qualifications is essential for applying to the job. 
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prohibitory
prohibitory
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The prohibitory cost of healthcare often discourages people from seeking necessary treatments. 
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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: Prohibition led to the rise of speakeasies across the country. 
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immense
immense
[Adjective]

extremely large or vast in physical size

Ex: The Grand Canyon's immense size and breathtaking beauty attract millions of visitors each year. 
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to immerse

to completely put something into a liquid

Ex: The cook immersed the vegetables completely in the boiling water. 
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imminent
imminent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: With tensions escalating between the two countries, war seemed imminent. 
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to immolate

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

Ex: In ancient rituals, it was believed that some would immolate themselves to appease the gods. 
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immoral
immoral
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Stealing from others is considered immoral in every society. 
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to immortalize

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

Ex: The playwright immortalized the struggles of the working class through a timeless drama that resonated with audiences worldwide. 
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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 kidnappers decided to immure the hostages in an abandoned warehouse. 
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immutable
immutable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The laws of physics are considered immutable, governing the universe without exception. 
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to despond

to feel extremely discouraged, disheartened, or in low spirits

Ex: He desponded for weeks after the business failure but eventually found the strength to start anew. 
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despondent
despondent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The failure of his business left him feeling despondent and unsure about the future. 
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to convulse

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

Ex: The comedian’s hilarious performance convulsed the audience with uncontrollable laughter. 
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convulsion

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

Ex: His body was wracked by violent convulsions, leaving him unconscious and weak. 
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convulsive
convulsive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She suffered from convulsive seizures that required medication. 
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