SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 11

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SAT Word Skills 2
incomparable [adjective]

impossible to compare because of unmatched quality or characteristics

Ex: Incomparable in her talent and stage presence , the singer captivated the audience with her powerful performance .
incompatible [adjective]

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

Ex: The chemical compounds proved to be incompatible when mixed together .
incompetent [adjective]

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

Ex: Their equipment was incompetent for heavy industrial use and broke down constantly .
incomplete [adjective]

not having all the necessary parts

Ex: The building seems incomplete as the windows are still missing .
incomprehensible [adjective]

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

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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 .
acrid [adjective]

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

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acrimonious [adjective]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

Ex: The acrimonious dispute between the neighbors over property lines seemed never-ending .
acrimony [noun]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

Ex: Their divorce proceedings were filled with acrimony , with both parties hurling insults and accusations at each other .
indubitable [adjective]

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

Ex: Through years of hard work and dedication , he transformed himself from a struggling artist into an indubitable success story .

to influence someone to do something particular

Ex: Her persuasive personality has been inducing people to participate in community projects for years .

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 .
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 .
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 .
perilous [adjective]

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

Ex: The hiker found himself in a perilous situation when he got lost in the dense forest .

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 .

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

Ex: Critics maligned the singer 's outgoing personality after several scandals .
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 .

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

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

Ex: Sports coaches saw straight through obvious malingerers feigning minor injuries to get out of practice .