SAT Word Skills 2

SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 18

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11 min
viol
violnoun

an early string instrument like a violin with six strings that is played by a bow

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viola
violanoun

a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds

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to nullifyverb

show to be invalid

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nullitynoun

something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity)

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anomalynoun

a thing, state, etc. that differs from what is usual or standard

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anomalousadjective

not consistent with what is considered to be expected, standard, or usual

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frivolitynoun

acting like a clown or buffoon

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frivolousadjective

describing behavior, actions, or things that are characterized by a lack of seriousness, depth, or significance

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ostensibleadjective

represented or appearing as such; pretended

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ostentatiousadjective

intended to attract notice and impress others

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to excelverb

distinguish oneself

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excellencenoun

the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity

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utopianoun

a made-up state or place in which everything is ideal

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utopianadjective

of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia

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to ponder
to ponderverb

reflect deeply on a subject

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ponderousadjective

slow and laborious because of weight

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baton
batonnoun

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

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battalionnoun

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

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foreignadjective

concerning or involving a country or nation other than one's own

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foreigner
foreignernoun

someone who comes from a foreign country

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