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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 1

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SAT Word Skills 2
incapacity

the inability or limitation to perform physical tasks or activities due to physical disabilities, injuries, or impairments

Ex: The construction worker's incapacity to lift heavy objects prevented him from performing certain tasks on the job site. 
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to incapacitate

to make something unable to work properly

Ex: The power outage incapacitated the entire building, rendering all electronic devices and equipment non-functional. 
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incapacitating
incapacitating
[Adjective]

preventing someone or something from functioning properly

Ex: The paralyzing nerve toxin had an incapacitating effect on the enemy soldiers, rendering them immobile and unable to fight. 
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appropriate
appropriate
[Adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: Wearing casual attire is appropriate for a picnic. 
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approbation

official approval or agreement

Ex: The proposed policy changes received official approbation from the board of directors. 
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to apprise

to notify someone about a situation, event, or information

Ex: She apprised the team of the project's status. 
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evidential
evidential
[Adjective]

providing evidence or related to it

Ex: Supported by compelling evidential findings, the research study shed light on the effectiveness of the new therapy. 
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to evince
to evince
[Verb]

to clearly express or show a feeling, quality, or attitude through words, actions, or appearance

Ex: He evinced genuine interest in the welfare of his employees. 
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rudimentary
rudimentary
[Adjective]

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

Ex: She had only a rudimentary understanding of the language, knowing just a few basic phrases. 
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rudiments
rudiments
[noun]

the earlier versions of something that are not fully developed

Ex: The artist's early sketches served as the rudiments of their final masterpiece, capturing the initial ideas and composition. 
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inaccessible
inaccessible
[Adjective]

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

Ex: The mountain peak was inaccessible due to the severe weather conditions. 
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inaccurate
inaccurate
[Adjective]

not precise or correct

Ex: His biography included several inaccurate details. 
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inactive
inactive
[Adjective]

not engaging in chemical reactions with other substances

Ex: Certain metals, such as gold and platinum, are chemically inactive and exhibit high resistance to corrosion. 
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inadequate
inadequate
[Adjective]

not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability

Ex: The report was inadequate, missing key data. 
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inadmissible
inadmissible
[Adjective]

not legally recognized, especially in a court of law

Ex: It is prohibited to use illegally obtained evidence in court, as it is considered inadmissible. 
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inadvertent
inadvertent
[Adjective]

occurring unintentionally or without deliberate thought or planning

Ex: I made an inadvertent mistake in my email and sent it to the wrong recipient. 
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telepathy
telepathy
[noun]

mental communication without using any physical method

Ex: Through telepathy, they were able to communicate silently, bypassing the need for spoken words. 
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telephony
telephony
[noun]

the process or activity of using telephones for communication

Ex: Telephony has revolutionized communication by allowing people to have instant conversations with each other, regardless of their physical location. 
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bale
bale
[noun]

a large stack of materials like hay or paper firmly tied together

Ex: The farmer loaded the truck with bales of hay to feed the livestock during the winter months. 
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baleful
baleful
[Adjective]

intimidating or indicating hatred or anger

Ex: As he clenched his fists, his baleful posture indicated his suppressed anger. 
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