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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 26

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

Ex: The encyclical addressed the growing concerns about secularism in modern society .
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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: In the library , the encyclopedia was kept on a special shelf , easily accessible for students working on their projects .
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blaze
[noun]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

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to blazon
[Verb]

to decorate with heraldic visual designs

Ex: The coat of arms was carefully blazoned on the knight ’s armor , making him easily identifiable on the battlefield .
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hummock
[noun]

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

Ex: A patch of tall grass grew on the hummock, swaying gently in the breeze .
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humus
[noun]

a type of soil formed by decayed plants and leaves

Ex: Earthworms thrive in soil rich in humus, as it provides food and a healthy environment .
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passive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They are passive observers , rarely taking part in discussions or debates .
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remediable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: If the problem had been addressed sooner , it might have been more easily remediable.
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remedial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The remedial exercises aim to strengthen the injured limb after surgery .
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to secede
[Verb]

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

Ex: They had been debating whether to secede for months before finally reaching a conclusion .
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secant
[noun]

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

Ex: By drawing the secant, they could approximate the behavior of the curve between the points .
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malleable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .
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mallet
[noun]

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

Ex: The blacksmith wielded a sturdy metal mallet to shape the red-hot iron into horseshoes .
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to paint with a type of paint mixed with water and glue

Ex: They used a traditional method to distemper the surfaces , ensuring the paint would adhere properly .
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dissonant
[Adjective]

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Ex: The book club discussion turned dissonant over differing interpretations of the novel 's theme .
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composed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Even under pressure, he remained composed, handling the difficult negotiations with ease.
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unpleasant composition of sounds

Ex: The sudden dissonance in the symphony left the audience uncomfortable and tense .
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composure
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a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

Ex: Maintaining composure during the heated argument , she responded calmly and diplomatically .
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to combine different things together

Ex: The scientist compounded several chemicals to create a new solution .
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