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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 25

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SAT Word Skills 4
to revel
[Verb]

to take great pleasure or delight in an experience or activity

Ex: He reveled in the taste of the gourmet meal he had prepared .
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the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

Ex: A simple question led to the revelation of the company ’s unethical practices .
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to resound or echo with a deep, prolonged sound, often creating a lasting impression or effect

Ex: The church bells reverberated across the town , signaling the start of the ceremony .
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to revere
[Verb]

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

Ex: Throughout history , societies have revered their monarchs as divine rulers , attributing special significance to their reign and legacy .
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sarcasm
[noun]

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

Ex: The comedian ’s sarcasm about everyday situations made his stand-up routine incredibly funny .
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a stone coffin in ancient times, often decorated with a sculpture

Ex: The archaeologists discovered a beautifully decorated sarcophagus in the ancient tomb .
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sardonic
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humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful

Ex: The comedian 's sardonic jokes about current events crossed the line from humor to outright insult .
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sartorial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The tailor was known for his mastery of sartorial craftsmanship , producing garments that were both stylish and impeccably constructed .
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to continue speaking, especially after being interrupted

Ex: He paused for a moment before proceeding with his argument .
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procedure
[noun]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

Ex: Safety procedures must be followed in the laboratory .
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mite
[noun]

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

Ex: The farmer used a pesticide to control the infestation of mites that was threatening the harvest .
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to miter
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to cut the square edges of something at a 45° angle and fit them together to make a 90° corner

Ex: When assembling the picture frame , she mitered the corners to ensure a clean , precise fit .
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exodus
[noun]

a departure of a large number of people from one place

Ex: As the hurricane approached , the exodus from the coastal cities grew more urgent .
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to exhume
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to dig out a corpse from the ground, especially from a grave, for examination, reburial, or other purposes

Ex: Exhuming graves may be necessary in cases of suspected foul play .
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to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

Ex: She frequently exonerates employees based on verifiable evidence .
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exotic
[Adjective]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

Ex: The restaurant served exotic dishes from around the world .
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an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

Ex: There is a distinction between the two species that is primarily based on their size and coloration .
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to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .
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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: In Greek mythology , a satyr is often depicted as a playful , yet troublesome figure who enjoys indulging in wine and revelry .
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satire
[noun]

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

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.
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SAT Word Skills 4
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