SAT Word Skills 2

SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 21

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consciencenoun

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

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conscientiousadjective

characterized by extreme care and great effort

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to flusterverb

be flustered; behave in a confused manner

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flusteredadjective

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

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magnanimousadjective

generous and understanding and tolerant

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magnatenoun

a wealthy, influential, and successful businessperson

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magnet
magnetnoun

an object that makes iron come toward it because of the magnetic field that it produces

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to magnetizeverb

make magnetic

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magnificencenoun

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

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magniloquentadjective

lofty in style

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magnitudenoun

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

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to stupefyverb

make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow

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stupefyingadjective

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

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to excoriateverb

to harshly state that something is severely lacking or faulty

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excoriationnoun

severe censure

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irreverentadjective

showing lack of due respect or veneration

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irreversibleadjective

impossible to return to previous state

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irrevocableadjective

incapable of being retracted or revoked

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to prostrateverb

render helpless or defenseless

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prostrationnoun

the act of assuming a prostrate position

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