SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 28

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SAT Word Skills 2

to adjust oneself in order to align with new or different circumstances or expectations

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conformable [adjective]

willing to go along with group behaviors, standards, or popular opinions rather than standing apart

Ex: New members of an established club must demonstrate conformable attitudes willing to abide by existing norms and traditions .

the act of following or obeying the rules of something particular

the structure and positioning of all the physical components that make up an organism or object

Ex: Automotive engineers strive for an aerodynamic conformation where body panels are seamlessly arranged to slice through wind .

a person who goes along with majority opinions, religious norms, and cultural conventions without critical questioning

Ex: On social media , many offer controversial opinions but conformists avoid posts risking backlash from their social circles and peer groups .

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

Ex: The strict conformity to rules in the laboratory was essential for accurate results .
indefensible [adjective]

(of theories) lacking a sustainable evidentiary or rational basis against challenges to its validity

Ex: The theory that the earth is flat is indefensible in the face of clear geological and astronomical evidence that demonstrates our planet is spherical .
indefinite [adjective]

not precisely or clearly defined, stated, or known

Ex: The report contained indefinite terms that made it difficult to understand the conclusions drawn by the researchers .
indelible [adjective]

impossible to remove or erase, leaving a lasting or permanent effect

Ex: The indelible scars from her past shaped her into the strong person she is today .

the quality or state of existing across extended periods unchanged in essence

Ex: After years of instability , the signing of the peace agreement established a state of permanence and security .
permanent [adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

Ex: They moved into a permanent home after years of traveling from place to place .
fission [noun]

(chemistry) the splitting of a heavy and unstable atomic nucleus into lighter parts

Ex: Studies of the fission process have helped expand understanding of nuclear stability and the breakdown of heavy isotopes into lighter fragments .
fissure [noun]

(in geology) a narrow break or crack that partially divides a rock or surface without completely separating it

Ex: The tectonic plates pulled apart , causing a new fissure to emerge in the earth 's surface .

the ability to dissolve in a liquid

Ex: Salt has high solubility in water and readily dissolves into ionic components when added to the solvent .
soluble [adjective]

(of a substance) able to break up and disperse within a fluid

Ex: Salt disassociates into ions when dissolved , making it completely soluble in aquatic solutions .
solvent [noun]

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

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to continuously toss and catch multiple objects, such as balls or clubs skillfully without dropping them

Ex: The street performer amazed the crowd by effortlessly juggling colorful beanbags while maintaining a charming smile on his face .
jugglery [noun]

an entertaining performance or act that involves tossing and catching of props like balls, clubs, or knives

Ex: Ancient cultures incorporated jugglery into performances as a way to showcase dexterity , rhythm and fearlessness .
disparate [adjective]

not sharing any form of similarity

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a noticeable and often significant difference or inequality between two or more things

Ex: Leaders aim to address the disparity in access to advanced education programs and job training resources .