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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 45

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SAT Word Skills 6
lassie
lassie
[noun]

a casual and affectionate term for a girl or young woman

Ex: She's a bonnie lassie, with hair as golden as the sun. 
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laddie
laddie
[noun]

an affectionate and informal term used to refer to a young boy

Ex: The proud father watched his laddie score his first goal in the soccer match. 
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doe
doe
[noun]

a female mammal such as a deer or rabbit

Ex: The doe gracefully leaped over the fallen log, disappearing into the forest. 
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ration
ration
[noun]

a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage

Ex: Each soldier received a daily ration of food and water. 
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nexus
nexus
[noun]

a closely connected group of people, things, or ideas

Ex: The company's expansion into multiple markets created a nexus of international business operations. 
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stratagem
stratagem
[noun]

a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end

Ex: The clever entrepreneur devised a stratagem to enter a competitive market by offering a unique product. 
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kinfolk
kinfolk
[noun]

family or relatives collectively

Ex: During the holidays, we always gather with our kinfolk for a big family dinner. 
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bourgeois
bourgeois
[noun]

someone who belongs to the middle class and is often seen as having conventional or materialistic attitudes

Ex: The bourgeois often seek stability and comfort in their lives, prioritizing security over risk. 
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scourge
scourge
[noun]

a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation

Ex: Throughout history, dictators have often been regarded as scourges, responsible for immense human suffering and oppression. 
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barb
barb
[noun]

a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone

Ex: Sarah couldn't help but feel hurt by Tom's barb about her cooking skills during the dinner party. 
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flotsam
flotsam
[noun]

the wreckage from a ship or its cargo that floats on the surface of the water or is washed ashore by the sea

Ex: After the storm, the beach was littered with flotsam from the sunken ship, including pieces of wood and crates. 
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brogan
brogan
[noun]

a sturdy type of work shoe that covers the ankle and is often made of leather

Ex: The laborers wore brogans to protect their feet while working in the fields. 
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earthenware

a type of pottery that is made from clay that is fired at relatively low temperatures, resulting in a porous, rustic, and often glazed ceramic material

Ex: The artisan displayed a beautiful collection of earthenware pots, each with intricate designs and vibrant glazes. 
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plea
plea
[noun]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

Ex: The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. 
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yoke
yoke
[noun]

a wooden frame or piece of equipment worn over the shoulders and neck to carry or support heavy loads

Ex: The laborers used a yoke to carry buckets of water from the well to the construction site. 
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stealth
stealth
[noun]

the ability to move or act in a secretive or inconspicuous manner, often to avoid being noticed or detected by others

Ex: The ninja moved with incredible stealth, slipping past the guards unnoticed. 
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avatar
avatar
[noun]

(Hindu mythology) a deity's manifestation or incarnation in earthly form, often to fulfill a particular purpose or mission

Ex: Lord Vishnu is believed to have ten avatars, known as the Dashavatara, including Rama and Krishna. 
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ode
ode
[noun]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

Ex: The poet wrote an ode to celebrate the beauty of nature. 
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plaudit
plaudit
[noun]

public or formal expressions of praise or approval

Ex: The actor received enthusiastic plaudits from the audience for his outstanding performance. 
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menace
menace
[noun]

something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy

Ex: The dark alleyway had an eerie menace about it, deterring pedestrians from venturing further. 
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