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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 28

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to conform

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

Ex: She felt pressured to conform to the fashion trends of her peers. 
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conformable
conformable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Managers prefer hiring employees with conformable personalities who can adapt smoothly to different workplace contexts. 
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conformance

the act of following or obeying the rules of something particular

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conformation

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

Ex: The sculpture's intricate conformation was achieved through the careful symmetrical placement of each carved piece. 
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conformist

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

Ex: The student was labeled a conformist for always agreeing with the teacher without offering their own analysis or critique. 
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conformity

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

Ex: The company values conformity to its strict dress code. 
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indefensible
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. 
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indefinite
indefinite
[Adjective]

not precisely or clearly defined, stated, or known

Ex: The instructions were so indefinite that many participants struggled to complete the task correctly. 
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indelible
indelible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The tragedy left an indelible mark on the community, changing it forever. 
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permanence

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

Ex: Tattoos are a popular way to express oneself through imagery with a high degree of visual permanence. 
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permanent
permanent
[Adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

Ex: The museum's permanent collection includes timeless masterpieces from around the world. 
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fission
fission
[noun]

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

Ex: Nuclear fission was discovered in the late 1930s and provided insight into the enormous energy released during the splitting of uranium atoms. 
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fissure
fissure
[noun]

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

Ex: Deep fissures lined the walls of the crumbling canyon formed by erosion over centuries. 
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solubility

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. 
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soluble
soluble
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Sugar is highly soluble in water, dissolving readily when added to the liquid. 
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solvent
solvent
[noun]

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

Ex: Ethanol is commonly used as a solvent to dissolve oils and perfume essences for the production of aftershaves and colognes. 
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to juggle
to juggle
[Verb]

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

Ex: Learning to juggle three balls at once required many hours of patient practice to gain the necessary hand-eye coordination. 
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jugglery
jugglery
[noun]

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

Ex: The circus featured amazing acts of jugglery, with performers keeping flaming torches and chainsaws aloft. 
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disparate
disparate
[Adjective]

not sharing any form of similarity

Ex: The class discussed the disparate theories proposed by different philosophers on the topic. 
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disparity
disparity
[noun]

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

Ex: There is a large disparity between the wealth of the billionaire class and the working poor struggling to afford basic necessities. 
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