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SAT Terms Unit 9. Coalesce. Verb Unite; grow together Astronomers believe stars coalesce from huge clouds of gas. Coerce. Verb To force someone by threatening or physically overpowering him Steve tried to coerce his younger brother into mowing the lawn. Cloister. Noun
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Coalesce • Verb • Unite; grow together • Astronomers believe stars coalesce from huge clouds of gas.
Coerce • Verb • To force someone by threatening or physically overpowering him • Steve tried to coerce his younger brother into mowing the lawn.
Cloister • Noun • Secluded or isolated from the outside world; also, a place of seclusion • During the trial, the jury remained cloistered in a motel.
Complacent • Adjective • Self-satisfied; unconcerned • Facing a less-talented opponent, it’s easy to grow complacent and blow a big game.
Compliant • Adjective • Following someone else’s demands; conforming; obeying • Employers who are domineering usually try to hire compliant people.