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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 9

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SAT Word Skills 1
eccentric
[Adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .
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a behavior that is considered abnormal and uncommon

Ex: The artist 's eccentricity was reflected in his avant-garde paintings , which challenged traditional artistic conventions .
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the quality of being easily deceived and convinced to believe or do what others want

Ex: Her gullibility was evident when she fell for an online scam and lost a significant amount of money .
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gullible
[Adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

Ex: The gullible child believed the tall tales told by their older siblings , unaware they were being misled .
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venturesome
[Adjective]

willing to take risks or engage in adventurous activities

Ex: The venturesome young couple decided to travel the world with just a backpack and a limited budget .
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to bombard someone with a string of questions

Ex: The reporter barraged the celebrity with personal and intrusive questions during the interview .
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barren
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The once thriving town now stood barren, abandoned by its people .
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barrister
[noun]

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

Ex: As a barrister, he is known for his sharp legal mind and eloquent courtroom presentations .
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indicant
[noun]

a term used to refer to or suggest something else

Ex: The strange behavior of the dog was an indicant that something was amiss in the house .
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indicator
[noun]

something that is used to measure a particular condition or value

Ex: The stock market is often seen as an indicator of investor confidence .
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to indict
[Verb]

to officially accuse a person of a crime

Ex: The investigators are currently indicting the suspect for money laundering .
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a formal accusation of a crime

Ex: Upon receiving the indictment, the defendant was arrested and taken into custody by law enforcement officers .
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to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand, often to hide the truth

Ex: She obfuscated her intentions by speaking vaguely during the meeting .
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the action of deliberately making something complicated and hard to understand

Ex: The politician 's use of technical jargon was a deliberate obfuscation tactic to confuse the audience .
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wile
[noun]

a clever and strategic trick used to deceive or manipulate someone

Ex: The salesman 's persuasive wiles convinced the hesitant customer to make a purchase .
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wily
[Adjective]

skillful in achieving what one desires, especially through deceptive means

Ex: The wily spy managed to gather intelligence by deceiving those around him .
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to abort
[Verb]

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

Ex: Advances in medical care have made it safer to abort a pregnancy early .
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abortive
[Adjective]

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

Ex: The expedition was cut short due to an abortive attempt to climb the mountain , resulting in several injuries .
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jeremiad
[noun]

a very lengthy and heartbreaking complaint

Ex: The professor 's lecture was a thought-provoking jeremiad about the erosion of civil liberties .
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SAT Word Skills 1
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