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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 38

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SAT Word Skills 4
adjacent
adjacent
[Adjective]

situated next to or near something

Ex: Please park your car in the spaces adjacent to the main entrance .
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to adjourn

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

Ex: The conference will adjourn at 5 PM , and the speakers will gather for a panel discussion .
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adjunct
adjunct
[noun]

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

Ex: The app functions as an adjunct to the desktop software.
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to bestow
to bestow
[Verb]

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

Ex: The charity event aimed to bestow recognition on the volunteers .
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to bestrew

cover by strewing

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to compensate

to pay someone for the work they have done

Ex: The athlete signed a lucrative endorsement deal that compensated him handsomely for promoting the brand .
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complacent
complacent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The team 's early lead in the game made them complacent, leading to a surprise comeback by the opposing team .
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complaisant
complaisant
[Adjective]

eager to please, often showing a courteous attitude toward others

Ex: Though complaisant on the surface , he had strong opinions he rarely voiced .
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to betide
to betide
[Verb]

to take place, especially in a way that seems inevitable

Ex: Let fate decide what will betide next .
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to bethink

cause oneself to consider something

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betimes
betimes
[Adverb]

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

Ex: Rising betimes, she enjoyed the peaceful calm of the early morning hours.
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to contend

to argue the truth of something

Ex: The politician contended that economic reforms would lead to greater prosperity for all citizens .
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contender
contender
[noun]

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

Ex: He was determined to prove himself as a contender in the marathon , training rigorously and pushing himself to the limit in preparation for the race .
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diplomacy
diplomacy
[noun]

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

Ex: Even in family arguments , a little diplomacy can prevent lasting resentment .
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diplomat
diplomat
[noun]

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

Ex: The diplomat participated in cultural exchanges to promote mutual understanding between nations .
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diplomatic
diplomatic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Diplomatic immunity protects diplomats from prosecution in host countries.
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diplomatist

an official engaged in international negotiations

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monetary
monetary
[Adjective]

relating to money or currency

Ex: Monetary donations poured in from generous individuals to support disaster relief efforts .
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monarch
monarch
[noun]

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

Ex: He collected coins and stamps featuring images of various historical monarchs.
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monetarism

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

Ex: Supporters of monetarism believe that a stable money supply ensures economic stability .
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