SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 3

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declamation [noun]

a strong statement or a piece of writing that expresses certain feelings and opinions

Ex: The columnist 's incisive declamation in the newspaper sparked a heated debate on the issue of freedom of speech .

declamatory [adjective]

expressing one's feelings in a dramatic and forceful way

Ex: The politician delivered a declamatory speech filled with grandiose language and sweeping gestures to captivate the crowd .

declarative [adjective]

resembling or relating to an announcement or fact

Ex: The judge settled the matter definitively with a declarative ruling , leaving no room for ambiguity or further dispute .

declension [noun]

(in the grammar of some languages) a group of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives changing in the same way to indicate case, number, and gender

Ex: The Old English language had a complex system of declension , with different forms for nouns depending on case , number , and gender .

unspeakable [adjective]

impossible to be described or expressed in words

Ex: The bond between a mother and child is often characterized by an unspeakable love that words can not capture .

unsophisticated [adjective]

lacking practical knowledge and experience and tending to believe everything

Ex: Her unsophisticated understanding of politics led her to blindly support questionable candidates .

to unsettle [verb]

to cause someone to feel worried or anxious, usually because of a change

Ex: Before finding a way to cope with it , the entire community had been unsettled by the sudden turn of events .

unscrupulous [adjective]

having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

Ex: With a complete lack of regard for safety standards , the unscrupulous contractor cut corners to maximize profits .

unscathed [adjective]

remained free from harm, injury, or damage despite challenging or dangerous circumstances

Ex: To everyone 's surprise , the historical monument stood tall and unscathed after the devastating earthquake .

to instigate [verb]

to deliberately provoke, encourage, or initiate actions that lead to conflict, hostility, or harmful consequences

Ex: Driven by their deep-seated jealousy , the envious neighbor attempted to instigate conflict between the two families .

instigator [noun]

someone who initiates a particular thing

Ex: The professor served as an instigator of intellectual debates , encouraging students to question established theories and think critically .

to attribute [verb]

to think or say that something is caused by a certain thing

Ex: The teacher attributed the students ' progress to their dedication .

attrition [noun]

the gradual reduction or decrease in size, quantity, strength, or effectiveness of something over time

Ex: Due to attrition within the organization , the number of employees decreased steadily over the course of several years .

profane [adjective]

showing lack of respect for holy things or God, especially by using offensive or obscene language

Ex: The speaker 's disrespectful and profane remarks during the religious gathering incited outrage among the attendees , who felt their beliefs were being mocked .

profanity [noun]

socially unacceptable language or behavior, typically involving the use of insulting or offensive terms

Ex: During the heated argument , both parties resorted to trading insults and profanities , escalating the tension and making resolution difficult .

to oversee [verb]

to observe an activity in order to ensure that everything is done properly

Ex: The supervisor has overseen the training of new employees .

overseer [noun]

a person who is in charge of a group of employees to make sure they work properly

Ex: The IT department overseer reviewed the work of the software developers , ensuring that coding standards were followed and that the final products met the required specifications .

irrational [adjective]

not based on reason or logic

Ex: It 's irrational to expect a different outcome without changing your approach or actions .

irreducible [adjective]

incapable of being simplified any more than it already is

Ex: While some may attempt to reduce happiness to external circumstances , its true nature remains irreducible , as it arises from a combination of internal states , personal values , and individual perceptions .

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