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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 accident caused severe damage to his limbs , resulting in an incapacity to use them for everyday tasks .
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to incapacitate

to make something unable to work properly

Ex: The factory ’s main conveyor belt was incapacitated by a mechanical jam , stalling production .
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incapacitating
incapacitating
[Adjective]

preventing someone or something from functioning properly

Ex: The security personnel received training in incapacitating techniques to safely neutralize threats in high-risk environments.
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appropriate
appropriate
[Adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: The company provided appropriate resources for new employees .
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approbation

official approval or agreement

Ex: The film received the approbation of several prestigious film festivals .
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to apprise

to notify someone about a situation, event, or information

Ex: The lawyer apprised the client of the legal implications of their decision .
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evidential
evidential
[Adjective]

providing evidence or related to it

Ex: Backed by strong evidential data , the scientist confidently presented the groundbreaking theory at the conference .
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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: His writings evince a deep understanding of human nature .
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rudimentary
rudimentary
[Adjective]

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

Ex: The guide provided only rudimentary instructions for assembling the furniture .
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rudiments
rudiments
[noun]

the earlier versions of something that are not fully developed

Ex: With just the rudiments of a plan , they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey , full of determination and a vision for success .
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inaccessible
inaccessible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She found the inaccessible area of the museum to be a fascinating mystery .
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inaccurate
inaccurate
[Adjective]

not precise or correct

Ex: His account of the incident was inaccurate, as he missed several key details .
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inactive
inactive
[Adjective]

not engaging in chemical reactions with other substances

Ex: Inactive solvents , such as hexane or benzene , are commonly used in organic chemistry for dissolving or diluting compounds without undergoing chemical reactions themselves .
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inadequate
inadequate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The software 's inadequate design caused frequent crashes .
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inadmissible
inadmissible
[Adjective]

not legally recognized, especially in a court of law

Ex: The prosecutor deemed the witness 's statement inadmissible as it was based on speculation rather than direct knowledge .
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inadvertent
inadvertent
[Adjective]

occurring unintentionally or without deliberate thought or planning

Ex: The company issued an apology for the inadvertent release of confidential information .
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telepathy
telepathy
[noun]

mental communication without using any physical method

Ex: The novel's protagonist discovered their latent telepathy, hearing the thoughts of those around them.
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telephony
telephony
[noun]

the process or activity of using telephones for communication

Ex: The advent of mobile telephony has made it possible for individuals to stay connected while on the go, providing convenience and flexibility.
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bale
bale
[noun]

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

Ex: Due to the impact of strong winds , the bale of hay began to diffuse , scattering its contents across the field .
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baleful
baleful
[Adjective]

intimidating or indicating hatred or anger

Ex: The baleful expression on his face revealed his burning anger , ready to explode at any moment .
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