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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 24

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epidemic
[Adjective]

describing a disease or condition that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a specific area or community during a particular period

Ex: The epidemic of misinformation spread through social media platforms rapidly.
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pandemic
[Adjective]

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

Ex: The successful containment prevented the epidemic from evolving into a pandemic crisis .
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epidermis
[noun]

(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis

Ex: Tattoos are inked into the dermis layer beneath the outer protective epidermis.
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epizootic
[Adjective]

referring to a widespread outbreak of disease among animals in a region or population

Ex: Several states reported localized but severe epizootic infections of bluetongue virus in deer and cattle herds last season .
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interim
[Adjective]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

Ex: The council implemented interim measures to address the crisis until a full plan was developed .
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to introduce or insert abruptly or unexpectedly between other things

Ex: The normally quiet child liked to interject silly jokes and comments during their parents ' conversations .
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someone who takes an active verbal role in exchanging views as part of a multi-party discussion, conversation, or interview

Ex: At the press conference , reporters took turns being the interlocutor by directing questions to people on the panel .
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a person who inserts themselves into a place, group or situation without permission or invitation

Ex: She felt like an interloper at family gatherings after her parents divorced and her stepfamily took over traditions .
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interlude
[noun]

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

Ex: The interlude gave the actors a chance to rest and change costumes .
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to act as an agent between two parties in order to help resolve a problem or bring about an agreement

Ex: They decided to intermediate the disagreement by suggesting a compromise .
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a temporary suspension in an ongoing activity before it resumes once more

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peccable
[Adjective]

having the capability or tendency to err, sin or display weaknesses due to imperfect human nature

Ex: His insistence on perfection sets him up for disappointment , since we are all peccable in some respects .
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a small excusable offense or mistake

Ex: The author’s occasional typos were considered peccadillos rather than serious errors.
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peccant
[Adjective]

likely to commit faults, errors, or sins

Ex: Researchers found the design peccant to a minor fabrication flaw under certain conditions .
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vestige
[noun]

a minor remaining part or trace of something that is no longer present in full

Ex: Certain biological structures provide vestiges of evolutionary traits no longer essential for survival .
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vestigial
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(of body parts) not as developed as it used to be in earlier relatives

Ex: He explored the ancient ruins , fascinated by the vestigial remains of the once-thriving city .
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to err
[Verb]

to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions

Ex: To err is human , but refusing to correct one 's errors is unwise .
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erroneous
[Adjective]

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .
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errant
[Adjective]

disregarding generally accepted standards, customs or appropriate practices

Ex: Scholars have debated whether Shakespeare 's attribution contained errant credit for works not actually authored by him .
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erratic
[Adjective]

having a strong potential for sudden variations or fluctuations that cannot be predicted

Ex: The erratic pace of his work caused constant disruption in the office .
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