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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 10

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inadvisable
[Adjective]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

Ex: It 's inadvisable to ignore the doctor 's orders regarding medication .
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inalienable
[Adjective]

not capable of being transferred or assigned to someone else

Ex: The copyright to an artist 's lifework is generally inalienable and non-transferable even after their death .
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inane
[Adjective]

lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

Ex: The politicians wasted time with inane bickering instead of discussing actual policy solutions.
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inanimate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The distinction between animate and inanimate nouns plays a significant role in some languages ' grammatical systems .
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rancor
[noun]

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

Ex: Amidst the political turmoil , the nation was consumed by rancor and divisiveness , further polarizing the population .
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rancorous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She spoke with a rancorous tone about the injustice she had faced .
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to remove or expel an evil spirit from a person or place through the use of rituals, prayers, or supernatural methods

Ex: In ancient times , it was common to perform rituals to exorcise spirits believed to bring bad luck .
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exorcism
[noun]

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

Ex: The movie depicted a dramatic exorcism scene that scared audiences .
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outreach
[noun]

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

Ex: The university hired two new coordinators to expand its medical outreach in rural communities .
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to surpass someone or something in terms of speed, distance, or performance

Ex: I outride my friends during our horseback riding adventures .
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outright
[Adverb]

without any restrictions, conditions, or further financial obligations attached

Ex: I want to buy this land outright
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to tease by creating a strong desire for something desirable, particularly something that is not easily attainable

Ex: Restaurant strategically placed sizzling steak on display in the window to tantalize passersby and entice them to come in .
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tantamount
[Adjective]

essentially equivalent or comparable in effect or importance to something else

Ex: The artist 's use of bold colors was tantamount to creating vibrant and energetic paintings .
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to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys

Ex: In an effort to reduce environmental impact , many individuals choose to abstain from single-use plastics .
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abstemious
[Adjective]

avoiding too much consumption of alcoholic drinks or food

Ex: The doctor advised him to adopt an abstemious approach to alcohol consumption for the sake of his health .
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the voluntary act of refraining from certain activities or substances that one may desire, typically motivated by health, moral, or religious reasons

Ex: Recognizing the negative impact of excessive screen time , she implemented abstinence from electronic devices during meal times .
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inconsistent
[Adjective]

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

Ex: The weather forecast was inconsistent, with different sources predicting conflicting outcomes .
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inconstant
[Adjective]

changing very often, especially without a convincing reason

Ex: He was known for his inconstant love interests , often changing partners without a clear explanation .
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inconvenient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Losing internet access during the presentation was extremely inconvenient.
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inconsiderable
[Adjective]

not enough to attract attention or seem important

Ex: From a global perspective , the country 's economic output was inconsiderable in comparison to larger economies .
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