SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 26

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equable [adjective]

calm and even-tempered

Ex: Despite the chaos around him , he spoke in an equable tone .

to equalize [verb]

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 .

equanimity [noun]

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 .

equilibrium [noun]

a state of equal distribution or balance among elements

Ex: The teacher tried to maintain equilibrium in class participation .

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 .

equitable [adjective]

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

Ex: The contract included equitable terms that were fair to both the employer and the employee .

equity [noun]

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

Ex: Homeowners often borrow against the equity of their houses .

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 .

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 .

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 .

ire [noun]

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

Ex:

irate [adjective]

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

Ex: Police handled the irate crowd carefully to avoid further escalation after the controversial verdict .

irascible [adjective]

showing signs of anger

Ex: The teacher 's irascible gestures intimidated the students .

blithe [adjective]

acting in a careless way without much thought about consequences

Ex:

blithesome [adjective]

marked by unrestrained joy, excitement, or cheerfulness

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

hackneyed [adjective]

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

Ex: The novel 's hackneyed dialogue made the characters seem predictable and clichéd .

notoriety [noun]

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

Ex: Tales of the pirate 's plundering exploits spread his notoriety throughout the Caribbean .

notorious [adjective]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: That street is notorious for being dangerous at night .

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