SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 21

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SAT Word Skills 2

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

Ex: The feeling of guilt weighed heavily on his conscience after he lied .
conscientious [adjective]

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

Ex: Her conscientious approach to health and wellness inspired others to be more mindful .

to become nervous, confused, or rushed

Ex: She flustered , trying to get everything ready for the party .
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 .
magnanimous [adjective]

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

Ex: His grand gesture of paying for everyone 's dinner was truly a magnanimous act of generosity .
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 .
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 .

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 .

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 .
magniloquent [adjective]

having a lofty or pompous style of speaking or writing

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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 .

to render someone senseless, dizzy, or confused through force, blow, or trauma

Ex: The criminal struck the security guard over the head , stupefying him long enough to flee .
stupefying [adjective]

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

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to severely condemn through a harsh verbal criticism or attack

Ex: Rather than constructive criticism , she prefers a supportive approach to coaching without excoriating mistakes .

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 .
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 .
irreversible [adjective]

unable to be undone, changed, or corrected once something has occurred

Ex: Deforestation on a massive scale may initiate irreversible changes to the local climate and environment .
irrevocable [adjective]

unable to be changed, undone, or reversed

Ex: Once a resignation letter is tendered , the decision to leave the job becomes irrevocable unless the employer agrees to let the employee stay .

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 .

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 .