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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 36

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SAT Word Skills 4
radical
[Adjective]

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

Ex: The radical environmentalist group staged protests to demand immediate action on climate change .
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radix
[noun]

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

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to feint
[Verb]

deceive by a mock action

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

Ex: Be cautious of those who feign friendship but have ulterior motives .
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macabre
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The macabre setting of the old, abandoned asylum was perfect for the horror movie.
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surface with macadam

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inventive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He wrote an inventive story that captivated readers with its originality .
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invective
[noun]

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

Ex: She responded to the criticism with invective rather than reason.
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hostility
[noun]

a state of deep-seated ill-will

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hospitable
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treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

Ex: During our vacation , we experienced the hospitable culture of the region firsthand , encountering kindness at every turn .
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cherubic
[Adjective]

innocent or sweet in appearance or nature

Ex: The baby ’s cherubic expression as she slept peacefully made her look like an angel .
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to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

Ex: The grandparents cherished the old photo albums , reminiscing about the joyous occasions captured in each picture .
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extant
[Adjective]

existing despite being extremely old

Ex: Researchers are studying an extant species of fish that dates back millions of years .
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lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

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

Ex: The company has a zero-tolerance policy for infractions of its code of conduct , enforcing strict penalties for violations .
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the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

Ex: The earthquake damaged critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .
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melancholy
[Adjective]

showing a deep sense of sadness or sorrow

Ex: She wore a melancholy expression , lost in thoughts of past regrets .
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melange
[noun]

a motley assortment of things

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overtone
[noun]

(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

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overture
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a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

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SAT Word Skills 4
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