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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 49

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SAT Word Skills 4
persecution

an act of cruelty and unfairness toward someone because of their race, religion, or political views

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combustion

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

Ex: The combustion of wood in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere in the living room. 
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rendition
rendition
[noun]

a performance of a musical composition, dramatic role, or other artistic work

Ex: The pianist gave a moving rendition of Chopin's nocturne. 
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percussion

the act or technique of playing a percussion instrument

Ex: The drummer demonstrates advanced percussion during the solo. 
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resignation

a written document indicating an individual's intention to leave their job or position

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unction
unction
[noun]

anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

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provocation

unfriendly actions or remarks that deliberately cause anger or resentment

Ex: He shouted at her, but she ignored the provocation. 
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adulation
adulation
[noun]

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

Ex: Despite the adulation from fans and critics alike, the author remained humble, always attributing her success to hard work and dedication. 
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imprecation

the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger

Ex: The witch muttered an imprecation under her breath. 
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trepidation

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

Ex: As the deadline approached, she felt a sense of trepidation about the upcoming exam. 
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perdition
perdition
[noun]

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

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consternation

a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event

Ex: The sudden cancellation of the flight caused consternation among the passengers. 
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adjuration

a serious and heartfelt request urging someone to take action

Ex: The leader's adjuration for peace moved the crowd. 
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obsession
obsession
[noun]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

Ex: His obsession with cleanliness led him to clean his house multiple times a day. 
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recrimination

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

Ex: The meeting quickly devolved into a series of recriminations between the two departments. 
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justification

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

Ex: He provided a detailed justification for the changes he proposed to the project plan. 
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collusion
collusion
[noun]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

Ex: The investigation uncovered evidence of collusion between the companies to fix prices. 
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conjunction

the condition of two events occurring at the same time

Ex: The conjunction of the two storms created dangerous weather. 
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supposition

an idea accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning

Ex: The theory rests on the supposition that all particles behave identically. 
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liaison
liaison
[noun]

a channel for communication between groups

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