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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 25

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SAT Word Skills 4
to revel
to revel
[Verb]

to take great pleasure or delight in an experience or activity

Ex: She reveled in the peacefulness of her morning yoga routine. 
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revelation

the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

Ex: The revelation of the secret shocked everyone in the room. 
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to reverberate

to resound or echo with a deep, prolonged sound, often creating a lasting impression or effect

Ex: Her laughter reverberated through the room, lifting everyone's spirits. 
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to revere
to revere
[Verb]

to honor or hold in deep respect, typically in a manner that falls short of worship

Ex: Followers of the religion revere the prophet as a divine messenger, honoring his teachings and example in their daily lives. 
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sarcasm
sarcasm
[noun]

the use of words that convey the opposite meaning as a way to annoy someone or for creating a humorous effect

Ex: His tone was full of sarcasm when he complimented her cooking skills, knowing she had burned dinner. 
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sarcophagus

a stone coffin in ancient times, often decorated with a sculpture

Ex: The ancient sarcophagus was placed in the center of the burial chamber, surrounded by offerings. 
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sardonic
sardonic
[Adjective]

humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful

Ex: She responded with a sardonic smile when he suggested that her idea was brilliant. 
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sartorial
sartorial
[Adjective]

referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn

Ex: His sartorial choices reflected his impeccable taste and attention to detail, always opting for tailored suits and polished shoes. 
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to proceed

to continue speaking, especially after being interrupted

Ex: Despite the interruption, the lecturer proceeded calmly with the lesson. 
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procedure
procedure
[noun]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

Ex: The technician followed a detailed procedure to calibrate the equipment accurately. 
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mite
mite
[noun]

a very small creature that lives on plants, animals, or in carpets

Ex: The farmer noticed that the mites were damaging the crops, causing the leaves to wilt. 
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to miter
to miter
[Verb]

to cut the square edges of something at a 45° angle and fit them together to make a 90° corner

Ex: The carpenter carefully mitered the edges of the wood to create a perfect corner for the frame. 
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exodus
exodus
[noun]

a mass departure of people, especially to escape danger, hardship, or oppression

Ex: The war triggered a massive exodus of refugees across the border. 
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to exhume
to exhume
[Verb]

to dig out a corpse from the ground, especially from a grave, for examination, reburial, or other purposes

Ex: Forensic experts may exhume a body to conduct further investigations. 
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to exonerate

to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

Ex: The newly discovered evidence served to exonerate the wrongly accused individual. 
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exotic
exotic
[Adjective]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

Ex: She loves to collect exotic plants from tropical regions for her greenhouse. 
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distinction

an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

Ex: The distinction between the two candidates was clear, with one focusing on innovation and the other on tradition. 
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to distinguish

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: The detective could distinguish the authentic painting from the clever forgery. 
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satyr
satyr
[noun]

a god in Greek mythology who has the face and body of a human and legs, horns, tails, and ears of a goat

Ex: The satyr, with his mischievous grin, led the woodland creatures in a wild dance under the moonlight. 
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satire
satire
[noun]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

Ex: Satire in literature often challenges societal norms and conventions. 
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