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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 17

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SAT Word Skills 1
exposition
[noun]
a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse
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expository
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intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner
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affirmation
[noun]
a statement that confirms something as true or valid
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affirmative
[adjective]
favorable or supportive in attitude or response
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to endure
[verb]
to tolerate the presence or actions of someone or something difficult
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endurance
[noun]
the ability to tolerate or endure difficult or stressful situations
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enduring
[adjective]
having the ability to last over a long period of time
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vituperative
[adjective]
criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner
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to moderate
[verb]
the act of lessening or adjusting the level, speed, or intensity of something
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moderation
[noun]
the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action
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moderator
[noun]
someone who, as a job, helps opposing sides come to an agreement
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evasion
[noun]
the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically a responsibility, obligation, or consequence
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evasive
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using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer
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taut
[adjective]
firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess
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tautological
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referring to something that is repetitive and restates the same idea or meaning using different words
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tautology
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the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase
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caprice
[noun]
a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire
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capricious
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prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind
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captious
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describing someone who is overly critical or picky, especially about small things
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