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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 32

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to diffuse

to spread across an area or through different channels

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked bread diffused through the kitchen. 
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diffusion
diffusion
[noun]

the process of spreading or dispersing something widely

Ex: The diffusion of perfume filled the room with its pleasant scent. 
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invalid
invalid
[noun]

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

Ex: The caregivers were trained to attend to the needs of invalids, ensuring their well-being. 
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to invalidate

to cancel the legal power or effect of a document or action

Ex: The court invalidated the contract because it violated federal regulations. 
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sidelong
sidelong
[Adjective]

(of a look) indirectly and out of the corner of one's eye

Ex: She gave him a sidelong glance when she heard the comment he made. 
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sidereal
sidereal
[Adjective]

relating to a system of time measurement based on the positions and movements of the stars

Ex: The satellite’s positioning was adjusted based on sidereal time to maintain its orbit. 
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to sidetrack

to deviate from a main course to another

Ex: He was sidetracked by a phone call and forgot to finish his report. 
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proxy
proxy
[noun]

a person who has the authority to act on someone else's behalf, especially the authority to vote

Ex: He submitted his vote through a proxy, as he couldn’t attend the meeting in person. 
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proximity
proximity
[noun]

the immediate surrounding or area that is near or close around a person or thing

Ex: The predator cautiously approached the prey, staying within striking proximity. 
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to course
to course
[Verb]

(of a liquid) to move steadily

Ex: The river coursed through the forest, carving its path along the rocky terrain. 
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courser
courser
[noun]

a person who hunts small animals, especially using greyhounds, which rely more on sight than scent

Ex: As a skilled courser, he could chase down even the fastest prey using his fleet-footed dogs. 
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alias
alias
[noun]

an alternative name a person sometimes uses instead of one’s real name

Ex: The detective uncovered the suspect's alias after searching through old records. 
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alibi
alibi
[noun]

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

Ex: The suspect's alibi placed him at a restaurant with friends at the time of the crime. 
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alien
alien
[noun]

a person who is foreign or not native to a particular country or environment

Ex: The alien struggled to adjust to the new country's customs and language. 
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to alienate

to make someone feel uncomfortable or distant from a situation

Ex: The new policies seemed to alienate long-time customers. 
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palisade
palisade
[noun]

a defensive fence or barrier made of closely spaced wooden stakes or iron rails

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suave
suave
[Adjective]

(typically of men) very polite and charming

Ex: He's suave, exuding confidence and elegance in his interactions with others. 
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suasion
suasion
[noun]

the act of persuading someone to do something through influence, rather than force

Ex: He practiced the art of suasion, always using charm and reason to win people over. 
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