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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 48

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SAT Word Skills 5
stratum
stratum
[noun]

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

Ex: In the social stratum of the society, the upper class held considerable wealth and power. 
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conundrum
conundrum
[noun]

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

Ex: The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries. 
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addendum
addendum
[noun]

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

Ex: The book included an addendum with updated statistics on the topic. 
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bacterium
bacterium
[noun]

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

Ex: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium found in the intestines of humans and animals. 
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emporium
emporium
[noun]

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

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wampum
wampum
[noun]

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

Ex: The Haudenosaunee Confederacy used wampum belts as a means of recording and conveying important treaties and agreements. 
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pendulum
pendulum
[noun]

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 architectural wall or frame that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater, often forming an arch through which the audience views the performance

Ex: The ornate proscenium framed the grand opera stage. 
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oakum
oakum
[noun]

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

Ex: The shipwright carefully packed oakum into the seams of the wooden hull to make the vessel watertight. 
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datum
datum
[noun]

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

Ex: In statistical analysis, each individual response serves as a datum for further examination. 
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compendium

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

Ex: The encyclopedia serves as a compendium of knowledge on various subjects, offering comprehensive information in one place. 
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opprobrium

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

Ex: The politician faced widespread opprobrium after being caught in a corruption scandal, tarnishing his reputation irreparably. 
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fulcrum
fulcrum
[noun]

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

Ex: The plank acted as a fulcrum for the seesaw, allowing the children to take turns going up and down. 
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cranium
cranium
[noun]

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

Ex: The cranium protects the delicate structures of the brain. 
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effluvium
effluvium
[noun]

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

Ex: The effluvium from the nearby landfill permeated the air, causing discomfort among residents in the area. 
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millennium

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

Ex: Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations. 
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moratorium

an officially declared pause of a specific action or policy, often imposed by authorities to allow for review, safety, or negotiation

Ex: The government imposed a moratorium on offshore drilling after the oil spill. 
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encomium
encomium
[noun]

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

Ex: The professor delivered an encomium praising the student's groundbreaking research and its significant contributions to the field. 
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asylum
asylum
[noun]

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

Ex: The asylum provided a safe and supportive environment for individuals recovering from severe psychiatric disorders. 
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nostrum
nostrum
[noun]

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

Ex: The traveling salesman touted his miracle nostrum as a cure for all ailments, promising instant relief to anyone who purchased it. 
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