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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 5
reparation

an act or payment made to atone for a wrongdoing or injury, as a form of justice or reconciliation

Ex: The treaty included clauses for reparation to affected communities .
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acculturation

the process of cultural exchange and adaptation when individuals or groups from different cultures come into contact, leading to changes in their respective cultural patterns

Ex: Cultural festivals serve as platforms for acculturation, where people from different backgrounds share and celebrate their customs .
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demarcation

a line indicating the boundaries and limits of distinct areas

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fruition
fruition
[noun]

the successful achievement of a goal or plan

Ex: The startup 's vision for a groundbreaking app saw fruition with its release on the market .
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incursion
incursion
[noun]

a sudden and brief attack to other territory, especially in large numbers and across a border

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coronation

the formal ceremony or event during which a monarch or sovereign is officially crowned and invested with regal authority

Ex: The coronation of a monarch is a momentous event , rich in symbolism and steeped in tradition , reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the monarchy .
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gumption
gumption
[noun]

the determination and resourcefulness to engage in a difficult task

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retribution

correction imposed as repayment for wrongdoing

Ex: The trial provided a form of retribution for the victims ' families .
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formation
formation
[noun]

a grouping of people or objects that work together as a single entity

Ex: The planes flew in close formation during the airshow .
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permutation

a complete change in character, condition, or arrangement

Ex: The plot 's twists represented a permutation in the story 's direction .
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insurrection

a violent uprising or rebellion against authority, government, or established order

Ex: The leaders of the failed insurrection faced charges of sedition and conspiracy against the state .
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compunction

a feeling of guilt that follows the doing of something wrong

Ex: Her compunction made her apologize immediately .
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dissipation

the act of living leisurely by wasting money, energy, etc. on useless actvities and overindulgence of alcohol

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depredation

the act of attacking, taking goods forcefully, damaging and destructing

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involution

a complex or intricate involvement or intertwining of elements or factors

Ex: As technology advances , the involution of computer algorithms and data structures drives innovation and complexity in software development .
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dereliction

an intentional failure to perform one's duty

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importation

commodities brought in from foreign countries for sale

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locomotion

the power or ability to move on one's own without any external force

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