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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 31

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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 .
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guileless
[Adjective]

straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

Ex: Politicians need a certain amount of guile but the guileless candidate spoke their mind without carefully weighing every word.
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peaceable
[Adjective]

favorably inclined toward peace over aggression

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

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with a peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .
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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 .
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hardihood
[noun]

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 .
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hardy
[Adjective]

having a strong and well-built physique

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

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

Ex: She gave a definite answer about attending the meeting .
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definitive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They reached a definitive agreement after long negotiations .
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to inure
[Verb]

to accustom someone to tolerate something undesirable or unacceptable through prolonged, frequent exposure over time

Ex: Living for years under tyrannical rule had inured the citizens to oppression and curtailed civil liberties that others would find intolerable .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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eminent
[Adjective]

physically taller or higher than others around in a way that draws notice

Ex: The tallest tree on the hill was an eminent landmark that could be seen from miles away .
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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 .
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rote
[noun]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

Ex: The definitions were committed to memory via daily rote rehearsal .
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rotary
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The rotary knob on the stereo controls the volume of the music .
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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 .
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to deport
[Verb]

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 .
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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 .
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