SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 26

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non sequitur [noun]

a conclusion that does not logically follow from the stated premises

Ex: His reasoning was dismissed as a non sequitur by the professor .

nonchalance [noun]

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

Ex: Despite the rising tension in the room , Jake displayed remarkable nonchalance , continuing to sip his coffee as if nothing was amiss .

nonchalant [adjective]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

Ex: He remained nonchalant even when faced with a tight deadline .

noncombatant [noun]

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

Ex: She proudly served as a noncombatant in the army , ensuring that the wounded received prompt medical care .

noncommittal [adjective]

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

Ex: Even after the long discussion , he remained noncommittal , not letting on what he truly thought .

nondescript [adjective]

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

Ex: The hotel was clean but completely nondescript , with no unique features .

nonentity [noun]

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

Ex: Despite her enthusiasm , she was seen as a nonentity in the corporate hierarchy .

nonpareil [noun]

someone or something regarded as having no equal

Ex: The chef 's signature dish was a nonpareil of fine dining .

to nonplus [verb]

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

Ex: The unexpected question nonplussed the candidate during the interview , leaving them momentarily speechless .

nonplussed [adjective]

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

Ex: She looked nonplussed by the unexpected question .

nonresident [noun]

an individual not living or settled in a particular area

Ex: The town hall meeting was surprisingly attended by several nonresidents interested in the topic .

to undulate [verb]

to cause a surface to form small waves or ripples

Ex: The children loved to throw pebbles into the lake to undulate the calm surface .

undulation [noun]

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

Ex: To understand the properties of light , it 's crucial to study its undulation , especially when it encounters different surfaces .

unduly [adverb]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

Ex: He was unduly pessimistic about their chances .

homogeneity [noun]

things that are alike or have the same qualities

Ex: Despite minor differences , the political parties showed a strong homogeneity in their policies .

homologous [adjective]

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

Ex: Within the animal kingdom , one can find homologous bone structures that suggest a shared lineage .

homonym [noun]

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

Ex: " Bank " is a homonym because it can mean both a financial institution and the side of a river .

homophone [noun]

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

Ex: Mistaking homophones like " bare " and " bear " can lead to amusing misunderstandings in conversation .

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