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SAT Word Skills 6 - Lesson 49

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SAT Word Skills 6
onslaught
onslaught
[noun]

a relentless and persistent series of challenges, difficulties, or obstacles, typically experienced over a prolonged period of time

Ex: After losing her job, she faced an onslaught of financial difficulties, from unpaid bills to mounting debt. 
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prickle
prickle
[noun]

a small, sharp-pointed structure that grows on the surface of a plant

Ex: Roses are known for their thorns, which are actually prickles that help protect the plant from being eaten by animals. 
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mongrel
mongrel
[noun]

a dog that is not from a single breed

Ex: The friendly mongrel wagged its tail excitedly as the children approached. 
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cudgel
cudgel
[noun]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

Ex: In medieval times, soldiers would often wield cudgels in battle as makeshift weapons. 
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stipend
stipend
[noun]

a fixed amount of money given to a person regularly as an allowance or salary

Ex: She received a monthly stipend while she was completing her internship. 
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gendarme
gendarme
[noun]

a police officer, especially in France or other French-speaking countries

Ex: The gendarmes were called to the scene of the accident to assist with traffic control and provide medical aid. 
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hue
hue
[noun]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

Ex: The artist chose a warm hue to create a cozy atmosphere in the painting. 
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mulatto
mulatto
[noun]

a person of mixed white and black ancestry

Ex: The plantation owner's son was a mulatto, born to one of the enslaved women on his father's estate. 
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dyne
dyne
[noun]

(physics) a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the force that would give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared

Ex: If a force of 1 dyne is applied to a mass of 1 gram, it will accelerate at a rate of 1 centimeter per second squared. 
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coronet
coronet
[noun]

a small crown, typically worn by nobility or used as a symbol of rank and honor

Ex: The young prince wore a simple coronet during the ceremony to symbolize his future role as king. 
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jargon
jargon
[noun]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

Ex: Medical professionals often use jargon such as 'stat,' 'BP,' and 'code blue,' which can be confusing to those outside the healthcare field. 
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doctrine
doctrine
[noun]

a system of beliefs, principles, or teachings that are formally taught, advocated, or followed

Ex: The doctrine of separation of powers, which divides the functions of government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. 
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moonbeam
moonbeam
[noun]

a shaft or ray of light that originates from the moon

Ex: As the clouds parted, the garden was bathed in the gentle glow of moonbeams, creating an enchanting atmosphere. 
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charlatan
charlatan
[noun]

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

Ex: The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan when his treatments failed to produce results. 
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palette
palette
[noun]

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

Ex: The artist's palette was covered in a colorful array of oil paints, each hue carefully mixed to capture the essence of the sunset. 
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fetish
fetish
[noun]

a strong and unusual attachment or obsession with a particular object, idea, or activity

Ex: Sarah had a fetish for collecting vintage postcards, often spending hours scouring flea markets and antique shops for rare finds. 
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rivulet
rivulet
[noun]

a small and narrow stream of water that flows naturally

Ex: After the heavy rainfall, a gentle rivulet formed at the base of the hill, meandering its way through the forest. 
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statecraft

the art or skill of managing and conducting the affairs of a state or government

Ex: The success of a nation's foreign policy often depends on the adeptness of its leaders in statecraft, navigating complex international relations and conflicts. 
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envoy
envoy
[noun]

a diplomatic agent or official accredited to a foreign government or international organization, usually of lower rank than an ambassador

Ex: The president appointed John as the envoy to the neighboring country to facilitate peace talks between the two nations. 
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lough
lough
[noun]

a body of water, typically a lake or inlet, commonly found in Ireland

Ex: Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, located in Northern Ireland. 
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