SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 4

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SAT Word Skills 6
forum [noun]

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

Ex: The town held a forum to discuss the proposed changes to local zoning laws .

a grand above-ground structure used for entombing the deceased or as a memorial

Ex: After the funeral , the casket was placed inside the mausoleum for permanent resting .
quorum [noun]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

Ex: The committee waited for fifteen minutes past the scheduled start time to allow more members to arrive and reach the quorum .
ado [noun]

unnecessary fuss or trouble

Ex: She made a big ado about finding the perfect gift for her friend 's birthday , only to discover that he appreciated the gesture more than the actual present .

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

Ex: She became an aficionado of Japanese cuisine after visiting Tokyo .
bravado [noun]

a bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often used to mask fear, insecurity, or uncertainty

Ex: Despite her bravado , she felt a twinge of fear as she stepped onto the stage to deliver her speech .
solidago [noun]

a genus of flowering plants commonly known as goldenrods, characterized by their tall, bright yellow flower spikes

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almanac [noun]

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

someone who experiences an irresistible impulse to steal items, typically without any personal need or financial motive

Ex: The kleptomaniac felt ashamed and guilty after each stealing episode , but the urge to steal always resurfaced .

a small decorative item, often trivial or of little value, used to adorn shelves or display surfaces

Ex: The living room was decorated with knick-knacks that had been passed down through generations .
anemia [noun]

a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells in one's body is low

Ex: Chronic anemia can lead to fatigue and weakness .
aria [noun]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

the quality or state of being extremely abundant

Ex: Her imagination is a cornucopia of creative ideas .
malaria [noun]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

Ex: Symptoms of malaria include high fever , chills , and flu-like illness .

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

Ex: The CEO 's megalomania drove the company into reckless expansion .
miasma [noun]

a noxious or unpleasant atmosphere

Ex: The political scandal created a miasma of distrust and suspicion among the population , undermining confidence in the government .

a warm and wistful emotion of longing or missing past experiences and cherished memories

Ex: He felt a deep nostalgia as he flipped through the faded photographs of his college years .
pariah [noun]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

Ex: The celebrity 's personal mistakes turned her into a pariah among her once-loyal fans .