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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: He faced every setback with equable patience and composure .
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to equalize

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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equanimity

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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equilibrium

a state of equal distribution or balance among elements

Ex: There is equilibrium in the allocation of resources .
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equipoise
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
equitable
[Adjective]

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
equity
[noun]

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

Ex: Equity in the business grew steadily over the decade .
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equivalent
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
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
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
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
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
irascible
[Adjective]

showing signs of anger

Ex: The critic 's irascible review of the play was filled with harsh language .
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blithe
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
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
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
notoriety
[noun]

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
notorious
[Adjective]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .
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