SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 10

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SAT Word Skills 2
inadvisable [adjective]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

Ex: Taking an extended vacation so close to deadline would be inadvisable given current workloads .
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 .
inane [adjective]

lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

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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 .
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 .
rancorous [adjective]

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

Ex: From the moment they stepped into the courtroom , a rancorous atmosphere filled the air , foreshadowing the contentious legal battle to come .

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

Ex: The ancient ceremony was conducted to exorcise evil forces from the village .
exorcism [noun]

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

Ex: After the exorcism , the strange occurrences in the house ceased .
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 .

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

Ex: She is outriding her fears and pushing herself to new limits .
outright [adverb]

without any restrictions, conditions, or further financial obligations attached

Ex: I want to buy this land outright

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

Ex: He tantalized the dog with a treat he would n't give .
tantamount [adjective]

equivalent in effect, value, or meaning

Ex: Skipping the safety checks is tantamount to risking everyone 's lives .

to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys

Ex: I am abstaining from drinking coffee this week to see if it improves my sleep quality .
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 .

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 .
inconsistent [adjective]

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

Ex: The quality of the product was inconsistent , with some batches being excellent and others subpar .
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 .
inconvenient [adjective]

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

Ex: The lack of parking near the venue is inconvenient for visitors .
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 .