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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 21

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an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics

Ex: Her conscience urged her to apologize for the misunderstanding .
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conscientious
[Adjective]

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

Ex: She approached her volunteer work with a conscientious commitment to helping others .
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to become nervous, confused, or rushed

Ex: She flustered as she tried to finish the project before the deadline .
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flustered
[Adjective]

feeling confused, bothered, or overwhelmed, resulting in a loss of calmness or clear thinking

Ex: I was so flustered packing for the trip that I forgot half my things .
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magnanimous
[Adjective]

demonstrating a broad-minded and selfless approach, often showing a willingness to help or support others without expecting anything in return

Ex: Even after the betrayal , he remained magnanimous and offered help .
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magnate
[noun]

a wealthy, influential, and successful businessperson

Ex: Real estate magnate Donald Trump leveraged his family 's business into a globally recognized brand throughout hotels , casinos and television .
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magnet
[noun]

an object that produces an invisible field capable of attracting certain metals without physical contact

Ex: My book report is on the man who first figured out how to use magnets to help ships navigate the ocean long ago .
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to make an object capable of attracting certain metals

Ex: The teacher showed how running an electric current through a coil of wire could magnetize the coil temporarily .
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the quality of causing a sense of awe and admiration through spectacular attention to detail

Ex: The magnificence of the Himalayas instills profound awe in all who gaze upon their glacial mountain peaks .
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magniloquent
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having a lofty or pompous style of speaking or writing

Ex: She delivered a magniloquent address at the conference, aiming to inspire but ultimately confusing the audience.
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magnitude
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the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

Ex: It 's difficult to fully comprehend the magnitude of billions of dollars in national debt .
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to render someone senseless, dizzy, or confused through force, blow, or trauma

Ex: She was so startled by the loud bang that it nearly stupefied her temporarily .
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stupefying
[Adjective]

confusing one so much that one doesn't know what to think due to confusion or shock

Ex: It was a stupefying heat wave, with record temperatures causing many residents to feel lethargic and confused.
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to severely condemn through a harsh verbal criticism or attack

Ex: By the end of the debate , he will have excoriated his opponent ’s arguments thoroughly .
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the action or process of severely criticizing someone or something harshly through verbal attack

Ex: She resigned due to the constant excoriation and hostility from her management team .
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irreverent
[Adjective]

not showing proper respect for things that are usually treated seriously

Ex: The movie received criticism for its irreverent treatment of a serious historical event .
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irreversible
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unable to be undone, changed, or corrected once something has occurred

Ex: The irreversible loss of data due to a computer crash could have been prevented with regular backups .
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irrevocable
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unable to be changed, undone, or reversed

Ex: Once the verdict was delivered , the judge 's ruling became irrevocable.
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to completely overwhelm or weaken someone physically, mentally or emotionally, making them unable to function normally

Ex: Grief continued to prostrate her months after the loss .
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the physical posture of lying flat with the face to the ground, as in submission to a religious or political authority

Ex: Prostration is a required posture for Muslims performing the five daily prayers .
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