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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 19

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SAT Word Skills 6
blockade
blockade
[noun]

an act of obstructing or closing off an area, route, or passage

Ex: Pirates erected a blockade at the mouth of the harbor , intercepting incoming ships and seizing their cargo .
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cadet
cadet
[noun]

a student or trainee, especially one in a military academy or a program preparing for a career in the armed forces

Ex: Upon graduation , cadets are commissioned as officers and begin their service to their country in various branches of the military .
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cavalcade
cavalcade
[noun]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

Ex: The grand cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .
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citadel
citadel
[noun]

a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes

Ex: During times of war , the citadel served as a refuge for the city 's inhabitants , offering shelter and safety .
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facade
facade
[noun]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

Ex: The urban neighborhood was characterized by its colorful row houses , each with a unique facade adorned with decorative trim and window boxes .
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renegade
renegade
[noun]

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

Ex: The renegade deserted his unit and joined forces with the enemy , earning the disdain of his former comrades .
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tirade
tirade
[noun]

a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize

Ex: She was left speechless after his angry tirade about the recent changes .
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combatant
combatant
[noun]

an individual engaged in fighting or warfare, typically as a member of a military force or armed group

Ex: Non-governmental organizations worked tirelessly to provide humanitarian aid to civilians caught in the crossfire between warring combatants.
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confidant
confidant
[noun]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

Ex: The politician's confidant leaked sensitive information to the press.
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covenant
covenant
[noun]

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

Ex: He felt bound by the covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization .
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occupant
occupant
[noun]

a person who resides or occupies a particular space, such as a building, room, or vehicle

Ex: The abandoned mansion stood silent and empty, its only occupants the memories of days gone by.
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penchant
penchant
[noun]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

Ex: He has a penchant for wearing bright colors .
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pennant
pennant
[noun]

a tapering flag on a ship, usually flown at the masthead to indicate a vessel in commission

Ex: Sailors carefully maintained the ship 's pennant.
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savant
savant
[noun]

a person with extraordinary skills or expertise in a particular domain, often alongside other cognitive or developmental challenges

Ex: The academic world recognized the linguistic savant for her remarkable fluency in multiple languages , surpassing even native speakers in proficiency .
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suppliant
suppliant
[noun]

someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner

Ex: In ancient times, supplicants would often visit temples, offering prayers and sacrifices as suppliant gestures to the gods in hopes of divine favor.
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sycophant
sycophant
[noun]

an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage

Ex: His behavior was typical of a sycophant, always agreeing with the powerful and flattering their egos .
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tenant
tenant
[noun]

an occupant residing in a place, typically a building or property

Ex: The tenant's residency in the apartment complex spanned several years , during which they witnessed significant changes and improvements to the surrounding environment .
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truant
truant
[noun]

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

Ex: Being truant can lead to serious academic consequences and disciplinary actions.
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anecdote
anecdote
[noun]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

Ex: The book included several anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .
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alkali
alkali
[noun]

any water-soluble compound that can turn litmus blue and reacts with an acid to form a salt and water

Ex: Mixing an alkali with vinegar produces a salt and water .
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