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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 35

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SAT Word Skills 4
frenetic
frenetic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers. 
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frantic
frantic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She became frantic when she couldn't find her child in the crowded mall. 
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lexicon
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: The lexicon of a language encompasses all the words and phrases that speakers use to communicate meaning. 
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lexicography

the practice and study of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries, focusing on the principles and methods of dictionary creation

Ex: The company hired several experts in lexicography to ensure the new edition of the dictionary would be accurate and up-to-date. 
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lexicographer

a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

Ex: Emily aspired to become a lexicographer and spent years studying linguistics and compiling dictionaries. 
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parallel
parallel
[Adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The two lines on the graph are parallel, indicating no change in their relationship. 
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to paralyze

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 accident unfortunately paralyzed his legs, leaving him unable to walk. 
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parasite
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 mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process. 
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disrepute
disrepute
[noun]

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

Ex: The company's involvement in the scandal led to its disrepute. 
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disreputable
disreputable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company's disreputable history made investors wary of its future prospects. 
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to hap
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
haphazard
[Adjective]

with no particular order and planning

Ex: The books on the shelf were placed in a haphazard way, making it difficult to find anything. 
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to obligate

to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

Ex: The signed agreement obligates both parties to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined within. 
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oblong
oblong
[Adjective]

having an elongated shape as an oval

Ex: The dining table had an oblong shape, comfortably seating a large number of guests. 
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obloquy
obloquy
[noun]

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

Ex: The politician sued over the obloquy spread in the rival's campaign ads. 
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plaintiff
plaintiff
[noun]

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

Ex: The plaintiff presented compelling evidence to support their case. 
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plaintive
plaintive
[Adjective]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

Ex: She gave a plaintive sigh as she looked out the window. 
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to insinuate

to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

Ex: The politician insinuated her agenda into the committee's discussions without directly addressing it. 
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to insulate

to create a barrier or division between entities or systems

Ex: The plastic casing insulates the electrical wires, preventing them from coming into contact with other materials. 
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insouciant
insouciant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His insouciant attitude toward his homework made it clear he wasn’t worried about grades. 
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