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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 10

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SAT Word Skills 2
inadvisable
inadvisable
[Adjective]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

Ex: Accepting that job offer would be inadvisable since you've only just started your current role. 
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inalienable
inalienable
[Adjective]

not capable of being transferred or assigned to someone else

Ex: Government-issued identification numbers for citizens denote inalienable lifelong association. 
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inane
inane
[Adjective]

lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

Ex: Bored teenagers resorted to making inane prank calls just to waste time. 
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inanimate
inanimate
[Adjective]

(of nouns or pronouns) representing non-living objects, things, or entities

Ex: In the sentence 'The flowers bloomed beautifully,' 'flowers' is an inanimate noun. 
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rancor
rancor
[noun]

a feeling of hatred and a desire to harm others, especially because of unjust treatment received

Ex: Despite attempts at reconciliation, the siblings couldn't let go of their rancor toward each other. 
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rancorous
rancorous
[Adjective]

showing a feeling of continuing anger over a past event, especially because one was treated unfairly

Ex: Despite their shared history, their interactions remained rancorous due to the unresolved conflicts between them. 
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to exorcise

to remove or expel an evil spirit from a person or place through the use of rituals, prayers, or supernatural methods

Ex: The priest performed a ritual to exorcise the malevolent entity. 
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exorcism
exorcism
[noun]

the religious or spiritual practice of driving out evil spirits or entities from a person or place

Ex: The priest performed an exorcism to rid the house of spirits. 
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outreach
outreach
[noun]

the act of helping or offering services to people who are unlikely to receive it in the normal way

Ex: She manages a team that provides mobile outreach services to isolated rural areas. 
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to outride

to surpass someone or something in terms of speed, distance, or performance

Ex: Armed with his knowledge and expertise, the detective was able to outride the criminals' attempts to conceal their tracks. 
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outright
outright
[Adverb]

without any restrictions, conditions, or further financial obligations attached

Ex: They purchased the apartment outright for $500,000 without taking out a mortgage. 
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to tantalize

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

Ex: The aroma of fresh bread tantalized the hungry crowd. 
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tantamount
tantamount
[Adjective]

equivalent in effect, value, or meaning

Ex: Refusing to answer the question was tantamount to admitting guilt. 
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to abstain

to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys

Ex: They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons. 
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abstemious
abstemious
[Adjective]

avoiding too much consumption of alcoholic drinks or food

Ex: John is known for his abstemious lifestyle, opting for a balanced diet and moderate portions. 
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abstinence

the voluntary act of refraining from certain activities or substances that one may desire, typically motivated by health, moral, or religious reasons

Ex: Despite his love for rich desserts, he practiced abstinence and avoided sweets to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 
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inconsistent
inconsistent
[Adjective]

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

Ex: Her performance was inconsistent; she would excel one day and struggle the next. 
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inconstant
inconstant
[Adjective]

changing very often, especially without a convincing reason

Ex: Her inconstant work habits resulted in inconsistent productivity and missed deadlines. 
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inconvenient
inconvenient
[Adjective]

causing trouble or difficulty due to a lack of compatibility with one's needs, comfort, or purpose

Ex: The broken elevator made reaching the top floor very inconvenient. 
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inconsiderable
inconsiderable
[Adjective]

not enough to attract attention or seem important

Ex: When compared to the vastness of the ocean, the size of the pebble seemed inconsiderable. 
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