SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 9

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eccentric [adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: People found his eccentric ideas both interesting and confusing .

eccentricity [noun]

a behavior that is considered abnormal and uncommon

Ex: Her eccentricity was evident in her choice of clothing , which often included mismatched patterns and bold colors .

gullibility [noun]

the quality of being easily deceived and convinced to believe or do what others want

Ex: The con artist took advantage of her gullibility by selling her a fake product with false promises of miraculous results .

gullible [adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

Ex: The gullible tourist fell for the con artist 's sob story and ended up losing all their money .

venturesome [adjective]

willing to take risks or engage in adventurous activities

Ex: His venturesome nature led him to participate in extreme sports like skydiving , rock climbing , and white-water rafting .

to barrage [verb]

to bombard someone with a string of questions

Ex: Reporters barraged the minister with questions after the press conference .

barren [adjective]

(of places or situations) lacking in activity, growth, or development and not suitable to live in

Ex: The barren landscape stretched for miles , with no sign of life .

barrister [noun]

a legal professional qualified and licensed to advocate on behalf of clients in both lower and higher courts

Ex: After completing law school and passing the bar exam , she began her career as a barrister , specializing in criminal law .

indicant [noun]

a term used to refer to or suggest something else

Ex: The high crime rate in the area was an indicant of the underlying social issues .

indicator [noun]

something that is used to measure a particular condition or value

Ex: The fuel gauge acts as an indicator of how much gas is left .

to indict [verb]

to officially accuse a person of a crime

Ex: The district attorney may choose to indict individuals involved in public corruption .

indictment [noun]

a formal accusation of a crime

Ex: The grand jury handed down an indictment , charging the suspect with multiple counts of fraud .

to obfuscate [verb]

to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand, often to hide the truth

Ex: The lawyer obfuscated the facts to protect his client .

obfuscation [noun]

the action of deliberately making something complicated and hard to understand

Ex: The writer 's deliberate obfuscation of the plot created a sense of mystery but left readers confused and frustrated .

wile [noun]

a clever and strategic trick used to deceive or manipulate someone

Ex: The spy relied on her clever wiles to gather valuable information without raising suspicion .

wily [adjective]

skillful in achieving what one desires, especially through deceptive means

Ex: Despite his wily nature , he was able to win the election through clever but deceptive means .

to abort [verb]

to terminate an undesired pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age

Ex: The clinic provides support for those who choose to abort a pregnancy .

abortive [adjective]

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

Ex: The attempt to negotiate a peace agreement ended in an abortive effort , as neither side could reach a compromise .

jeremiad [noun]

a very lengthy and heartbreaking complaint

Ex: The writer 's article was a lengthy jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society .

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