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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 11

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SAT Word Skills 2
incomparable
incomparable
[Adjective]

impossible to compare because of unmatched quality or characteristics

Ex: The experience of skydiving for the first time was incomparable, filling me with both exhilaration and awe .
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incompatible
incompatible
[Adjective]

(of two or more things) not able to exist or work together harmoniously due to fundamental differences or contradictions

Ex: His beliefs and hers were incompatible, causing tension in their relationship .
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incompetent
incompetent
[Adjective]

not suitable or effective in satisfying the needs of a particular intended function or objective

Ex: The outdated software proved to be incompetent in handling the complex data analysis tasks required by the research team .
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incomplete
incomplete
[Adjective]

not having all the necessary parts

Ex: The incomplete data made it impossible to draw any conclusions .
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incomprehensible
incomprehensible
[Adjective]

highly challenging for someone to understand, such as a concept, language, or situation

Ex: Incomprehensible to anyone other than his parents, the toddler's garbled speech was adorable yet largely unintelligible.
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incompressible
incompressible
[Adjective]

(of a substance) maintaining its volume or density even under external forces

Ex: The engineer selected an incompressible sealant to ensure a tight and durable joint , unaffected by pressure or temperature variations .
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acrid
acrid
[Adjective]

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

Ex: When I accidentally bit into the spoiled fruit, its acrid flavor made me immediately spit it out.
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acrimonious
acrimonious
[Adjective]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

Ex: The political debate was so acrimonious that it overshadowed any meaningful discussion of the issues .
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acrimony
acrimony
[noun]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

Ex: Their divorce was marked by deep acrimony, filled with spiteful accusations .
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indubitable
indubitable
[Adjective]

beyond doubt or questioning, often due to its obviousness or undeniable nature

Ex: As the sun rose above the horizon , the indubitable arrival of a new day filled the air with hope and possibilities .
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to induce
to induce
[Verb]

to influence someone to do something particular

Ex: Had they offered better benefits , management might have induced unions to accept concessions .
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to induct
to induct
[Verb]

to formally put someone in a position or job, especially with an official ceremony

Ex: They are currently inducting new recruits into the military with a series of rigorous training exercises .
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inductee
inductee
[noun]

a person who is formally accepted into a particular group, society, or organization

Ex: The professional association welcomed its newest inductees with a reception following the induction ceremony .
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peril
peril
[noun]

the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence

Ex: Rescuers worked to free trapped survivors from the burning building in a state of peril.
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perilous
perilous
[Adjective]

full of danger or risk, often threatening safety or well-being

Ex: The explorers faced perilous challenges as they ventured into the uncharted jungle .
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perilousness

the quality or state of being risky or dangerous

Ex: Stunt performances embrace calculated risks yet also acknowledge the inherent perilousness of even rehearsed maneuvers .
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to malign
to malign
[Verb]

to say bad and untrue things about someone, typically to damage their reputation

Ex: Tabloid journalists routinely malign celebrities to sell more papers .
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malignant
malignant
[Adjective]

(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

Ex: The oncologist recommended a combination of chemotherapy and radiation to combat the malignant disease .
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to malinger

to fake illness in order to skip working or doing one's duties

Ex: Several employees had malingerered the previous winter to avoid shoveling snow during heavy storms.
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malingerer

an individual who feigns incompetence or illness just so they would not have to do something

Ex: The supervisor confronted the malingerer about their repeated attempts to shirk responsibilities .
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