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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 35

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SAT Word Skills 4
frenetic
[Adjective]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .
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frantic
[Adjective]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

Ex: His frantic pacing back and forth showed his anxiety before the big job interview .
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lexicon
[noun]

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

Ex: Building a diverse lexicon through reading and exposure to different contexts enriches one 's language skills and communication abilities .
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the practice and study of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries, focusing on the principles and methods of dictionary creation

Ex: Studying lexicography provides insights into how language evolves and how dictionaries reflect that change .
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a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

Ex: The lexicographer collaborated with a team of linguists and researchers to update the dictionary with new words and definitions .
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parallel
[Adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The railroad tracks are parallel to each other .
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to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening to paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .
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parasite
[noun]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

Ex: The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host , as the parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction .
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disrepute
[noun]

the state of being held in low regard or having a bad reputation

Ex: The restaurant 's disrepute spread quickly after the food poisoning incident .
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disreputable
[Adjective]

having a bad reputation, often due to dishonesty or unethical behavior

Ex: The politician 's disreputable actions led to a significant decline in public support and trust .
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to hap
[Verb]

to happen by chance

Ex: It was said that the old witch could foresee what would hap in the coming days .
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haphazard
[Adjective]

with no particular order and planning

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.
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to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

Ex: The terms of the loan obligate the borrower to make monthly repayments with a fixed interest rate.
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oblong
[Adjective]

having an elongated shape as an oval

Ex: The oblong loaf of bread was freshly baked and had a delicious , crispy crust .
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obloquy
[noun]

a false charge or a deliberately harmful misrepresentation of someone's words, actions, or character, intended to damage their reputation

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plaintiff
[noun]

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

Ex: During the trial , the plaintiff testified about the impact of the defendant 's actions .
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plaintive
[Adjective]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

Ex: Her voice was plaintive as she recounted her memories .
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to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

Ex: She insinuated her way into the social circle by attending events where she knew influential members would be present .
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to create a barrier or division between entities or systems

Ex: The firewall insulates the company 's internal network from external threats and unauthorized access .
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insouciant
[Adjective]

having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried

Ex: She walked through the crowded street with an insouciant smile , not caring about the busy world around her .
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SAT Word Skills 4
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