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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 45

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SAT Word Skills 5
ailment
ailment
[noun]

an illness, often a minor one

Ex: She visited the doctor to discuss her persistent stomach ailment. 
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amusement
amusement
[noun]

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

Ex: The comedian's jokes brought waves of laughter and amusement to the audience. 
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claimant
claimant
[noun]

someone who asserts a right to something, typically in a legal context

Ex: The insurance company processed the claim submitted by the claimant for damages to their property. 
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confinement

the action of keeping someone in a closed space, prison, etc., usually by force

Ex: He was sentenced to a year of confinement. 
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contentment

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

Ex: She felt a deep sense of contentment after completing the project. 
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denouement

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

Ex: The denouement of the play revealed the true motives behind the protagonist’s actions. 
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emolument
emolument
[noun]

payment, salary, or compensation received for work or services rendered, often in the context of employment or official position

Ex: The CEO's emolument included a base salary, bonuses, and stock options. 
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ferment
ferment
[noun]

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

Ex: The political scandal caused a ferment within the government, leading to calls for reform. 
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figment
figment
[noun]

something invented or imagined, often without any basis in reality

Ex: The monster in the story was merely a figment of the author's imagination. 
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ligament
ligament
[noun]

a bond or connection between individuals, often signifying a relationship or tie of loyalty

Ex: The shared love of music served as a ligament, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds. 
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liniment
liniment
[noun]

a pain-relieving liquid or lotion applied to the skin

Ex: I applied liniment to my sore muscles after a long workout. 
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lodgment
lodgment
[noun]

the process of securely placing or depositing something, often into a designated location or container

Ex: After gathering all the documents, she made a lodgment into the safe deposit box at the bank. 
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merriment
merriment
[noun]

a feeling of joy, cheerfulness, and amusement that spreads warmth and happiness among people

Ex: The children's laughter filled the air with merriment as they played in the snow. 
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ointment
ointment
[noun]

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection. 
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predicament

a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

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raiment
raiment
[noun]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

Ex: She selected a beautiful gown from her raiment for the gala event. 
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aide-de-camp

a military officer appointed to assist a senior officer

Ex: General Smith's aide-de-camp relayed the commander's orders to the troops on the battlefield. 
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bete noire

a person or thing that is strongly disliked or feared

Ex: Great-uncle Edward was my father's bête noire. 
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bric-a-brac

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

Ex: The shelves in her living room were adorned with various bric-a-brac, including figurines, vases, and small sculptures. 
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carte blanche

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

Ex: The CEO gave her marketing team carte blanche to develop innovative strategies for the new product launch. 
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