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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 26

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SAT Word Skills 2
equable
equable
[Adjective]

calm and even-tempered

Ex: She remained equable even under intense criticism. 
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to equalize

to make evenly balanced, especially by adjusting uneven weights, volumes, distributions, or amounts

Ex: The new education policies aim to equalize school funding and resources across rich and poor districts. 
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equanimity

the ability to maintain one's emotional balance and composure regardless of external circumstances

Ex: Through years of meditation practice, she had cultivated great equanimity and could face challenges with a calm and steady mind. 
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equilibrium

a state of equal distribution or balance among elements

Ex: The system achieved equilibrium in energy distribution. 
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equipoise
equipoise
[noun]

a state of balance or equal distribution of opposing factors

Ex: The debate was at an interesting stage of equipoise, with reasonable arguments made on both sides of the complex issue. 
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equitable
equitable
[Adjective]

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

Ex: Labor unions strive to ensure workers receive equitable pay, benefits and safe working conditions. 
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equity
equity
[noun]

the value of an asset after deducting all claims, debts, or liens against it

Ex: After paying off the mortgage, they had $120,000 in equity in their home. 
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equivalent
equivalent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Completing an online or correspondence course would serve as an equivalent requirement to the traditional classroom version. 
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to refer
to refer
[Verb]

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

Ex: The clinic doctor referred the patient to an oncologist for further tests and potential tumor management. 
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referable
referable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The study aimed to determine if certain behaviors were statistically referable to genetic or environmental factors. 
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ire
ire
[noun]

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

Ex: The politician's false accusations stirred up great ire among her supporters. 
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irate
irate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Road ragers risk getting into dangerous confrontations when flying into irate fits at petty driving mistakes. 
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irascible
irascible
[Adjective]

showing signs of anger

Ex: His irascible remarks during the debate offended several attendees. 
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blithe
blithe
[Adjective]

acting in a careless way without much thought about consequences

Ex: The politician responded to the crisis with a blithe air, seemingly unfazed by the gravity of the situation. 
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blithesome
blithesome
[Adjective]

marked by unrestrained joy, excitement, or cheerfulness

Ex: The young couple set off on their honeymoon with blithesome excitement for the journey ahead. 
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hackneyed
hackneyed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The film's plot was criticized for relying on hackneyed tropes that lacked creativity. 
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notoriety
notoriety
[noun]

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

Ex: The thief gained notoriety for his string of daring bank robberies across three states. 
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notorious
notorious
[Adjective]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: The city is notorious for its heavy traffic. 
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