SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 31

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SAT Word Skills 2
guile [noun]

the use of tricks, tactics, or intentionally misleading behaviors aimed at deceiving others for self-interested purposes

Ex: During the Cold War , spies engaged in guile through tactics like spreading misinformation .
peaceable [adjective]

favorably inclined toward peace over aggression

Ex: Through calm discussion of opposing views , the group hoped to find more peaceable common ground .
peaceful [adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: Scientists made important breakthroughs during productive seasons of peaceful exploration , unhindered by conflicts at home .
hardhearted [adjective]

lacking compassion and sympathy for others' suffering

Ex: Although tears were shed recounting their story , the hardhearted social worker remained unmoved to help .

the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions

Ex: Soldiers are chosen as much for their physical hardiness as their mental hardihood - the ability to endure stress , danger and privation .
hardy [adjective]

having a strong and well-built physique

Ex: The hardy mountain climbers reached the summit despite the challenging weather conditions .
definite [adjective]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

Ex: The architect created definite schematics with precisely measured dimensions to guide the construction workers .
definitive [adjective]

settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate

Ex: Witness testimony and forensic evidence provided the conclusive facts needed for a definitive judgment in the trial .
to inure [verb]

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

Ex: The villagers were inured to the cold after many harsh winters .
inured [adjective]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

Ex: Diehard fans of losing teams unfortunately become inured to disappointment through years of underachievement .
mordant [adjective]

(of a substance) capable of chemically treating other materials so as to corrode or set colors

Ex: Etching is a printmaking method that employs a mordant substance like acid to corrode and thereby incise an image onto a metal plate .
mordacious [adjective]

(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.

Ex: The swarm of mordacious mosquitoes descended on anyone who ventured outside at dusk .
eminent [adjective]

higher or taller than the things or people nearby in a way that draws attention

Ex: His eminent height made him easy to spot in a crowd .
eminence [noun]

a significantly high level of status or influence within a particular field

Ex: He spoke with eminence and authority as one of the top experts in the subject area .
rote [noun]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

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rotary [adjective]

referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel

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rotund [adjective]

rounded from end to end without points or flat sides

Ex: The children were laughing at the rotund shape of the stone they found .

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

Ex: Border patrol agents are currently deporting a group of migrants apprehended near the southern border .

dignified and respectful behavior, especially a display of etiquette during social interactions or in public settings

Ex: In job interviews , potential employers often evaluate a candidate 's deportment during the meeting and how they carry themselves .