SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 38

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SAT Word Skills 4
adjacent [adjective]

situated next to or near something

Ex: The new playground was built adjacent to the elementary school .

(of an event or meeting) to be closed or paused

Ex: After hours of debate , the committee adjourned until the next morning .
adjunct [noun]

something added to something else support or enhancement, but not essential to its core function

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to present or give something, often with a sense of honor or generosity

Ex: The government will bestow medals on soldiers for acts of bravery in the line of duty .

to pay someone for the work they have done

Ex: The nonprofit organization relies on donations to compensate volunteers for their time and effort .
complacent [adjective]

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

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complaisant [adjective]

eager to please, often showing a courteous attitude toward others

Ex: His complaisant nature made him a favorite among his colleagues .

to take place, especially in a way that seems inevitable

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betimes [adverb]

used to refer to something happening earlier than expected or before the usual time

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to argue the truth of something

Ex: The historian contended that the ancient civilization was more advanced than previously believed .

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

Ex: The underdog team surprised everyone by emerging as a serious contender for the playoffs , defeating several higher-ranked teams along the way .

the skillful and tactful way of dealing with sensitive situations or people

Ex: Negotiating a compromise between the two departments required careful diplomacy .
diplomat [noun]

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

Ex: Diplomats from various countries gathered at the United Nations to address global security issues .
diplomatic [adjective]

related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries

Ex: The president 's diplomatic visit to the foreign country strengthened bilateral ties .

an official engaged in international negotiations

monetary [adjective]

relating to money or currency

Ex: The government announced measures to stimulate economic growth through monetary incentives .
monarch [noun]

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

Ex: She studied the history of the monarchs who ruled during the medieval period for her research project .

the theory or policy of controlling the amount of money in circulation as the preferred method of stabilizing the economy

Ex: Monetarism suggests that inflation can be controlled by regulating the money supply .