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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 31

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SAT Word Skills 4
pillory
pillory
[noun]

a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past

Ex: The pillory, once a symbol of public humiliation , is now displayed in museums .
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to pillage

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

Ex: The invading forces systematically pillaged strategic locations , disrupting the local economy .
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absence
absence
[noun]

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

Ex: The absence of any complaints in the feedback survey suggested that customers were generally satisfied with the service .
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to absolve

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

Ex: The organization has recently absolved members of any wrongdoing in a recent controversy .
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to abstract

to consider something separate from its specific context

Ex: We need to abstract the practical details to understand the underlying principle .
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abstruse
abstruse
[Adjective]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

Ex: The philosopher's abstruse theories challenged conventional wisdom, pushing the boundaries of traditional thought.
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improper
improper
[Adjective]

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

Ex: Failing to cite sources in academic writing is considered improper academic conduct .
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imprudent
imprudent
[Adjective]

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

Ex: It ’s imprudent to take shortcuts when safety is at stake .
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impudent
impudent
[Adjective]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

Ex: She found his impudent attitude hard to tolerate .
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impuissance

the state of being weak or powerless

Ex: The impuissance of the system became clear when it failed to prevent widespread corruption .
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impracticable
impracticable
[Adjective]

not possible or very difficult to be done

Ex: His suggestion to solve the issue overnight was impracticable under the given circumstances .
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impolitic
impolitic
[Adjective]

having or showing poor judgment in action or speech

Ex: The politician 's impolitic behavior alienated many potential supporters .
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piece de resistance

a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish

Ex: At the banquet, the pièce de résistance was a massive beef Wellington, the talk of the evening.
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piecemeal
piecemeal
[Adverb]

in a gradual manner and at different times, rather than all at once

Ex: The company implemented the changes piecemeal, introducing new policies over several months .
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tenuous
tenuous
[Adjective]

very delicate or thin

Ex: He held onto the tenuous thread , hoping it would support the weight of the object .
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rampant
rampant
[Adjective]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

Ex: The internet allowed misinformation to remain rampant.
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rampart
rampart
[noun]

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

Ex: From the top of the rampart, they could see the enemy 's approach across the plain .
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