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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 32

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to spread across an area or through different channels

Ex: The sound of laughter is diffusing from the party next door into the quiet neighborhood .
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diffusion
[noun]

the process of spreading or dispersing something widely

Ex: The diffusion of cultural practices can lead to greater understanding between different communities .
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invalid
[noun]

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

Ex: After the accident, he became an invalid and needed constant assistance.
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to cancel the legal power or effect of a document or action

Ex: His passport was invalidated due to incorrect information on the form .
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sidelong
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He watched her with a sidelong glance , unsure of what her expression meant .
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sidereal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Astronomers use sidereal time to accurately track the position of celestial objects in the sky.
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to deviate from a main course to another

Ex: The project ’s progress was sidetracked by unexpected technical difficulties .
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proxy
[noun]

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

Ex: The committee allowed proxies to be submitted for members who were unable to attend the vote .
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proximity
[noun]

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

Ex: The astronaut observed stars and planets in the proximity of the space station 's orbit .
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to course
[Verb]

(of a liquid) to move steadily

Ex: Sweat coursed down his forehead as he ran the marathon in the scorching heat .
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courser
[noun]

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

Ex: A courser's challenge lies in using sight to outpace the prey , as opposed to the scent-based hunting methods of other dogs .
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alias
[noun]

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

Ex: During his undercover mission , he was forced to use an alias to infiltrate the organization .
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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: Her alibi of attending a family gathering was corroborated by multiple family members .
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alien
[noun]

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

Ex: The alien felt isolated , as the local people had a hard time understanding his cultural background .
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to make someone feel uncomfortable or distant from a situation

Ex: The changes in the workplace culture had the potential to alienate senior staff .
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palisade
[noun]

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

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suave
[Adjective]

(typically of men) very polite and charming

Ex: Known for his suave charm, he easily captivates others with his smooth-talking and wit.
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suasion
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the act of persuading someone to do something through influence, rather than force

Ex: Through skillful suasion, the diplomat brokered a peace agreement between the two nations .
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