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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 48

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SAT Word Skills 5
stratum

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

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conundrum

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

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addendum

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

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bacterium

a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms

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emporium

a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods

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wampum

a shell beads used by some Native American tribes as currency or ceremonial items

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pendulum

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

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proscenium

the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top

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oakum

a tarred fiber used for caulking seams in wooden ships and as insulation in plumbing

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datum

a single piece of information or a reference point used in analysis or measurement

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compendium

a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document

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opprobrium

severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful

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fulcrum

a point or support on which a lever pivots or rotates in order to lift or move objects

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cranium

(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain

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effluvium

an unpleasant or noxious odor, typically emanating from decaying matter or industrial processes

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millennium

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

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moratorium

a temporary suspension or halt of an ongoing activity, often imposed by an authority

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encomium

a formal expression of praise or tribute, typically delivered in speech or writing

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asylum

a facility offering care for patients with mental or medical conditions needing extended treatment

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nostrum

a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

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