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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 45

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SAT Word Skills 5
ailment
[noun]

an illness, often a minor one

Ex: The clinic offers treatment for a wide range of ailments, from allergies to chronic conditions .
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amusement
[noun]

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

Ex: Participating in a game night with friends brought hours of laughter and amusement.
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claimant
[noun]

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

Ex: The claimant sought restitution from the government for losses incurred during a natural disaster .
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the action of keeping someone in a closed space, prison, etc., usually by force

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happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

Ex: Contentment is n't about having everything , but being happy with what you have .
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the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

Ex: After a thrilling climax , the novel ’s denouement provided a satisfying resolution to all the conflicts .
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emolument
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's emolument from the sale of her paintings provided her with a steady income to support her livelihood .
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ferment
[noun]

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

Ex: Economic ferment gripped the nation as unemployment soared and businesses struggled to adapt to changing market conditions .
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figment
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something invented or imagined, often without any basis in reality

Ex: The dream felt surreal , filled with figments of surreal creatures and landscapes that did n't exist in the waking world .
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ligament
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a bond or connection between individuals, often signifying a relationship or tie of loyalty

Ex: Through acts of kindness and compassion , they forged a ligament of empathy that bound their community together during times of hardship .
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liniment
[noun]

a pain-relieving liquid or lotion applied to the skin

Ex: The liniment had a cooling effect on my sunburned skin .
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lodgment
[noun]

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

Ex: The cashier made a lodgment of the day 's earnings into the company 's secure vault .
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merriment
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a feeling of joy, cheerfulness, and amusement that spreads warmth and happiness among people

Ex: As the fireworks lit up the sky , the crowd erupted in cheers and shouts of merriment to ring in the new year .
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ointment
[noun]

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

Ex: The herbal ointment provided relief from the insect bites by soothing the itching and reducing inflammation .
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a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

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raiment
[noun]

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

Ex: The boutique offered a selection of stylish raiment for customers to choose from .
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a military officer appointed to assist a senior officer

Ex: Major Thompson 's aide-de-camp assisted with intelligence gathering and strategic planning for upcoming missions .
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a person or thing that is strongly disliked or feared

Ex: My particular bête noire is cigarette butts being left in half-empty glasses.
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small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

Ex: His desk was cluttered with bric-a-brac collected during his travels , each item holding sentimental value and memories of past adventures .
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complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

Ex: The author was offered carte blanche by the publisher to write the book however he saw fit , without any constraints on content or style .
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SAT Word Skills 5
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