SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 1

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incapacity [noun]

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 .

to incapacitate [verb]

to make something unable to work properly

Ex: The virus incapacitated the computer network , halting all communications within the company .

incapacitating [adjective]

preventing someone or something from functioning properly

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appropriate [adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party .

approbation [noun]

official approval or agreement

Ex: The new regulations gained approbation from the regulatory authorities , ensuring compliance with the industry standards .

to apprise [verb]

to notify someone about a situation, event, or information

Ex: The manager apprised the team of the new project timeline and expectations .

evidential [adjective]

providing evidence or related to it

Ex: Backed by strong evidential data , the scientist confidently presented the groundbreaking theory at the conference .

to evince [verb]

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

Ex: Her calm tone evinced a quiet confidence .

rudimentary [adjective]

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

Ex: The students were taught the rudimentary principles of mathematics , including addition , subtraction , and multiplication .

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 .

inaccessible [adjective]

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

Ex: The inaccessible areas of the forest were left untouched by hikers .

inaccurate [adjective]

not precise or correct

Ex: The map was outdated and inaccurate .

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 .

inadequate [adjective]

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

Ex: The safety measures proved inadequate during the storm .

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 .

inadvertent [adjective]

occurring unintentionally or without deliberate thought or planning

Ex: The driver made an inadvertent wrong turn and ended up in an unfamiliar neighborhood .

telepathy [noun]

mental communication without using any physical method

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

telephony [noun]

the process or activity of using telephones for communication

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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 .

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 .

SAT Word Skills 2
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