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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 26

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equable
[Adjective]

maintaining an even emotional state without becoming too heated or agitated

Ex: An equable co-worker helped calm frazzled nerves before the big meeting.
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to make evenly balanced, especially by adjusting uneven weights, volumes, distributions, or amounts

Ex: By the time of retirement , she had equalized her portfolio allocations perfectly .
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the ability to maintain one's emotional balance and composure regardless of external circumstances

Ex: Facing the medical diagnosis with equanimity enabled her to process the implications clearly without panicking .
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an evenness, fairness, or proportional sharing among multiple parts

Ex: Arrangements were made to provide an equilibrium of resources between schools in the district so students had substantially similar access to programs and facilities .
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equipoise
[noun]

a state of balance or equal distribution of opposing factors

Ex: After carefully weighing all perspectives , the committee decided the evidence was still in equipoise and no definitive conclusion could yet be drawn .
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equitable
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ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

Ex: The school implemented equitable practices to support students from diverse backgrounds .
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equity
[noun]

the money one owns in a property after paying back any money one borrowed to buy it

Ex: She gained more equity in her home after paying off part of the mortgage .
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equivalent
[Adjective]

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

Ex: Mathematicians proved the equations represented equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept .
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to refer
[Verb]

to send someone to a doctor, specialist, etc. for help, advice, or a decision

Ex: If clients have complex legal questions beyond my scope , I refer them to the partner who specializes in that area .
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referable
[Adjective]

capable of being reasonably attributed, or traced to another through reference or connection

Ex: All customer complaints must be carefully logged and referable to a specific agent in order to properly address poor customer service incidents .
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ire
[noun]

an intense emotional state of anger felt toward someone or something that severely offended, irritated, or provoked the person

Ex: Constant discrimination and microaggressions fueled many minority groups' ire against systemic oppression.
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irate
[Adjective]

reactively angry, almost to the point of temporarily losing self-control due to feelings of intense rage

Ex: The irate driver honked his horn when the traffic light turned green .
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irascible
[Adjective]

known for expressing anger readily in interactions with others

Ex: Critics saw the irascible author 's work as marred by an angry , bitter streak that characterized his writing .
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blithe
[Adjective]

acting in a careless way without much thought about consequences

Ex: He was criticized for his blithe comments on sensitive issues.
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blithesome
[Adjective]

marked by unrestrained joy, excitement, or cheerfulness

Ex: Her blithesome spirit was contagious , brightening the mood of those around her .
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hackneyed
[Adjective]

(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality

Ex: The use of hackneyed phrases in the advertisement made it less impactful .
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notoriety
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the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

Ex: His actions were marked by notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .
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notorious
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widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .
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SAT Word Skills 2
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