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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 2

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SAT Word Skills 2
faun
faun
[noun]

a legendary forest god or spirit that is part human and part goat

Ex: The fantasy novel introduced a hidden realm populated by mythical creatures, including noble elves, mischievous fairies, and wise fauns. 
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fauna
fauna
[noun]

the animals of a particular geological period or region

Ex: Exploring the lush forest, we encountered a remarkable fauna of colorful birds, elusive mammals, and vibrant insects. 
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lethargic
lethargic
[Adjective]

having no energy or interest in doing anything

Ex: After a long day at work, I felt lethargic and didn't have the energy to do anything. 
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lethargy
lethargy
[noun]

a state of unusual sleepiness or absence of alertness

Ex: After pulling an all-nighter, John felt a deep sense of lethargy and struggled to stay awake during his morning classes. 
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unconscionable
unconscionable
[Adjective]

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

Ex: The company’s treatment of its workers was deemed unconscionable by labor rights activists. 
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subconscious

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

Ex: His subconscious kept bringing up memories he had forgotten. 
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peerage
peerage
[noun]

the members of a country's nobility as a class

Ex: The members of the peerage enjoyed certain privileges and titles bestowed upon them due to their noble status. 
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peerless
peerless
[Adjective]

incapable of being compared to others due to superior quality or excellence

Ex: From the first brushstroke to the final detail, the artist's peerless masterpiece emerged as a testament to their extraordinary talent. 
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antagonism

(biochemistry) interaction between two or more substances where one of them stops or reduces the effect of others

Ex: The brain's functioning is influenced by the antagonism between neurotransmitters like dopamine and adenosine. 
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antagonistic
antagonistic
[Adjective]

showing that one actively dislikes or disagrees with something or someone

Ex: The customer left an antagonistic review, expressing their strong dissatisfaction with the product and the company. 
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fallacious
fallacious
[Adjective]

deliberately designed to mislead

Ex: The website propagated fallacious information to gain clicks. 
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fallacy
fallacy
[noun]

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

Ex: The belief that all politicians are corrupt because a few have been involved in scandals is a fallacy, as it relies on a hasty generalization and ignores the many politicians who act with integrity. 
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fallible
fallible
[Adjective]

likely to be wrong or mistaken

Ex: The accuracy of eyewitness testimony is fallible, as memory can be influenced by various factors such as time, stress, and suggestibility. 
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syllabic
syllabic
[Adjective]

relating to or based on a part of a word that consists of a vowel with or without a consonant

Ex: The word 'table' is divided into two syllables, with the first 'ta' and the second 'ble' both considered as syllabic units. 
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syllabication

the act of dividing words into syllables

Ex: The syllabication of the word 'elephant' reveals that it is divided into three syllables: 'el-e-phant'. 
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decasyllable

a line or verse that is made of ten syllables

Ex: The song's lyrics were written in decasyllables, adding a poetic touch to the music. 
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disyllable

a word that is made of two syllables

Ex: The word 'water' is a disyllable, pronounced as 'wa-ter'. 
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debility
debility
[noun]

physical weakness that is caused by a disease or aging

Ex: After undergoing surgery, the patient experienced debility and had to undergo physical therapy to regain strength. 
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to debilitate

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

Ex: The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health. 
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debilitative
debilitative
[Adjective]

causing a decrease in physical or mental strength

Ex: Disrupted sleep patterns are known to be debilitative, affecting cognitive function and overall well-being. 
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