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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: Controlled combustion of waste materials in incinerators helps manage and reduce solid waste .
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rendition
rendition
[noun]

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

Ex: The orchestra presented a faithful rendition of the classic symphony .
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percussion

the act or technique of playing a percussion instrument

Ex: Students perform percussion in the school band .
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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: The speech was seen as a calculated provocation intended to inflame public resentment .
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adulation
adulation
[noun]

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

Ex: The adulation heaped upon the celebrity made her uncomfortable at times , as she preferred genuine connections over superficial praise .
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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 old book contained imprecations meant to bring misfortune to foes .
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trepidation

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

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .
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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 unexpected results of the test left the students in consternation.
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adjuration

a serious and heartfelt request urging someone to take action

Ex: The priest 's adjuration inspired the community to unite .
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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: The obsession with celebrity culture often leads people to ignore their own personal growth .
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recrimination

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

Ex: The team 's failure led to a round of recriminations among the project members .
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justification

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

Ex: His justification for missing the meeting was that he had an unavoidable family emergency .
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collusion
collusion
[noun]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

Ex: Collusion among the committee members led to unfair bidding practices .
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conjunction

the condition of two events occurring at the same time

Ex: The conjunction of factors made the result unavoidable .
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supposition

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

Ex: They acted under the supposition that the meeting was canceled .
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liaison
liaison
[noun]

a channel for communication between groups

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