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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 26

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encyclical

an official letter written and sent by the Pope to all the bishops of Roman Catholic Churches

Ex: The Pope's encyclical called for greater unity among Christians worldwide. 
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encyclopedia

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

Ex: She spent hours researching the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia, fascinated by the details of the civilization. 
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blaze
blaze
[noun]

a strong, bright flame or fire

Ex: The firefighters struggled to control the raging blaze. 
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to blazon
to blazon
[Verb]

to decorate with heraldic visual designs

Ex: The knight’s shield was blazoned with a lion and a sword, symbols of courage and strength. 
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hummock
hummock
[noun]

a small, raised area of earth, usually found in flat places

Ex: A small hummock appeared in the middle of the meadow, covered in wildflowers. 
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humus
humus
[noun]

a type of soil formed by decayed plants and leaves

Ex: Farmers often add humus to their fields to improve the quality of the soil. 
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passive
passive
[Adjective]

accepting what happens or not opposing what other people do or say

Ex: She was being passive during the meeting, allowing others to make all the important decisions. 
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remediable
remediable
[Adjective]

(of a disease or problem) capable of being treated or solved

Ex: By taking the necessary steps, the damage to the system was eventually remediable. 
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remedial
remedial
[Adjective]

related to treatments or actions that aim to fix or improve health issues

Ex: Antibiotics are commonly used as remedial treatment for bacterial infections. 
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to secede
to secede
[Verb]

to formally withdraw from an organization, union, or political entity

Ex: The country had been discussing the possibility of seceding from the alliance for years before finally making the decision. 
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secant
secant
[noun]

a line that crosses a curve at least at two distinct points

Ex: By drawing a secant, the mathematician was able to study the curve’s behavior at multiple points. 
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malleable
malleable
[Adjective]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

Ex: Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs. 
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mallet
mallet
[noun]

a hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects

Ex: The carpenter used a wooden mallet to gently tap the chisel into the wood. 
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to distemper

to paint with a type of paint mixed with water and glue

Ex: The artist chose to distemper the walls of the gallery to give it a unique texture. 
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dissonant
dissonant
[Adjective]

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Ex: Their opinions on the matter were dissonant, leading to heated debates and disagreements. 
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composed
composed
[Adjective]

remaining calm and in control of one's emotions and actions

Ex: Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and focused on finding a solution. 
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dissonance

unpleasant composition of sounds

Ex: She winced at the dissonance in the music, which clashed with the otherwise harmonious melody. 
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composure
composure
[noun]

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

Ex: Even in the face of adversity, she maintained her composure and approached the situation with a level head. 
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to compound

to combine different things together

Ex: The pharmacist compounded various ingredients to create a custom medication. 
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