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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 36

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SAT Word Skills 4
radical
radical
[Adjective]

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

Ex: The radical activist advocated for the overthrow of the government to establish a new social order. 
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radix
radix
[noun]

(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

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to feint
to feint
[Verb]

to make a pretended move intended to mislead an opponent

Ex: The boxer feinted to the left before landing a right hook. 
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to feign
to feign
[Verb]

to pretend, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others

Ex: She feigned illness to get out of attending the party. 
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macabre
macabre
[Adjective]

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

Ex: The film's macabre scenes of violence left a lasting impact on its audience. 
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to macadamize

surface with macadam

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inventive
inventive
[Adjective]

(of an idea, method, etc.) unique, creative, and appealing due to its originality and novelty

Ex: She proposed an inventive solution to the recycling problem. 
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invective
invective
[noun]

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

Ex: His speech was filled with invective aimed at his opponents. 
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hostility
hostility
[noun]

a state of deep, entrenched ill-will or animosity

Ex: The long-standing hostility between the families prevented any reconciliation. 
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hospitable
hospitable
[Adjective]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

Ex: The hostess extended a hospitable welcome to all her guests, ensuring they felt comfortable and valued. 
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cherubic
cherubic
[Adjective]

innocent or sweet in appearance or nature

Ex: The child's cherubic smile melted everyone's heart at the birthday party. 
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to cherish

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

Ex: The couple cherishes the memories of their honeymoon trip to the picturesque mountains. 
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extant
extant
[Adjective]

existing despite being extremely old

Ex: The museum houses an extant manuscript from the 15th century. 
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to extenuate

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

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infraction

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

Ex: The police issued a citation for the minor infraction of jaywalking. 
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infrastructure

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

Ex: The government invested billions in rebuilding the nation's aging infrastructure. 
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melancholy
melancholy
[Adjective]

showing a deep sense of sadness or sorrow

Ex: She felt melancholy on rainy days, reminiscing about past memories and lost opportunities. 
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melange
melange
[noun]

a motley assortment of things

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overtone
overtone
[noun]

(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

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overture
overture
[noun]

a preliminary proposal intended to gauge others' reactions

Ex: She made an overture to the committee to see if they supported the idea. 
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