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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 26

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

Ex: The professor 's explanation was a non sequitur; it had nothing to do with the topic at hand .
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a state of being indifferent or unconcerned, often in a calm and casual manner

Ex: Her nonchalance about missing deadlines irritated her teammates who worked diligently to finish on time .
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nonchalant
[Adjective]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

Ex: The nonchalant way he spoke about his recent promotion was unexpected .
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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 .
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noncommittal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: When questioned about the new policy , the CEO remained noncommittal, avoiding a clear answer .
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nondescript
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The book ’s cover was so nondescript that I almost overlooked it .
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nonentity
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a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

Ex: He was treated like a nonentity by the major players in the business world .
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nonpareil
[noun]

unmatched in quality or excellence

Ex: The athlete 's nonpareil determination set a new record in the sport .
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to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond

Ex: The sudden change in plans nonplussed the team , as they struggled to adapt .
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nonplussed
[Adjective]

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

Ex: The magician's trick left the audience nonplussed.
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an individual not living or settled in a particular area

Ex: Property taxes for nonresidents are considerably higher in the seaside community .
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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 .
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(physics) a repeated movement or fluctuation, likened to the rise and fall of waves

Ex: The study focused on the undulation patterns of sound waves as they traveled through various mediums .
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unduly
[Adverb]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

Ex: They reacted unduly harshly to a harmless comment .
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things that are alike or have the same qualities

Ex: The researchers noted the homogeneity of opinions among the participants from the same background .
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homologous
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reflecting a similarity in arrangement, type, or origin, particularly within the same species

Ex: Although they live in different environments , terrestrial and aquatic animals often exhibit homologous anatomical features .
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homonym
[noun]

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

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .
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homophone
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(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

Ex: English learners often find homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .
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