SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 26

a statement or conclusion that does not follow the previous statement or argument

a state of being indifferent or unconcerned, often in a calm and casual manner

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

someone in the military who serves in a role without directly engaging in warfare (e.g. a medic or chaplain)

unwilling to make a clear decision, express a definite opinion, or commit to any particular course of action

devoid of any qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

unmatched in quality or excellence

to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

an individual not living or settled in a particular area

to cause a surface to form small waves or ripples

(physics) a repeated movement or fluctuation, likened to the rise and fall of waves

to a greater extent than is reasonable or necessary

the quality or state of being uniform or consistent

reflecting a similarity in arrangement, type, or origin, particularly within the same species

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin