SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 5

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SAT Word Skills 5

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

Ex: His donation was a symbolic reparation for the damage caused .

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: Through acculturation , the indigenous population adopted new agricultural practices introduced by settlers .

a line indicating the boundaries and limits of distinct areas

fruition [noun]

the successful achievement of a goal or plan

Ex: The novel 's completion was the fruition of months of dedicated writing .

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

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

Ex: In some cultures , a coronation may include the anointing of the monarch with holy oils as a symbol of divine approval .
gumption [noun]

the determination and resourcefulness to engage in a difficult task

correction imposed as repayment for wrongdoing

Ex: True retribution aims to correct rather than to destroy .

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

Ex: The team maintained their defensive formation throughout the game .

a complete change in character, condition, or arrangement

Ex: The landscape was a dramatic permutation following the storm .

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

Ex: Citizens gathered in protest , turning a peaceful demonstration into a chaotic insurrection against perceived injustices .

a feeling of guilt that follows the doing of something wrong

Ex: The criminal showed compunction for his actions .

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

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

a complex or intricate involvement or intertwining of elements or factors

Ex: The involution of philosophical debates and intellectual discourse fueled a quest for deeper understanding and enlightenment .

commodities brought in from foreign countries for sale

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