SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 40

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SAT Word Skills 2
inarticulate [adjective]

(of people) unable to express oneself clearly or easily

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inapt [adjective]

done or said inappropriately in a particular situation

inauspicious [adjective]

marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure

incessant [adjective]

happening or continuing without interruption or stopping

Ex: The incessant rain caused flooding in low-lying areas of the city .
indomitable [adjective]

impossible to be conquered or overcome

Ex: The indomitable force of the waterfall carved its path through the rocky terrain .

the harmfulness and the high contamination rate of a disease

pamphlet [noun]

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

Ex: The environmental organization produced pamphlets to raise awareness about conservation efforts and ways individuals can help protect the planet .

someone who writes pamphlets, especially one who promotes partisan views on political issues

Ex: As a pamphleteer , Sarah used her writing skills to address social issues and promote grassroots movements for reform .
ample [adjective]

more than enough to meet the needs or exceed expectations

Ex: The spacious room provided ample space for the party .

(physics) the maximum distance a vibrating material, sound wave, etc. such as a pendulum travels from its first position

Ex: The amplitude of an electromagnetic wave determines the intensity of light or electromagnetic radiation .
amply [adverb]

to an excessive degree or in an extreme manner

to state publicly that one takes no responsibility for something or has no knowledge of it

to make something known to someone or the public, particularly when it was a secret at first

Ex: The investigative journalist 's article disclosed corruption within the political establishment .

to break the connection between people, objects, devices etc.

Ex: The hiker disconnected the hydration pack from the backpack to refill it with water from the stream .
surreptitious [adjective]

doing something secretly in an attempt to avoid notice

Ex: Her surreptitious glances at the clock showed she was eager to leave .

in a secretive manner to avoid drawing attention

Ex: She surreptitiously checked her phone under the table during the meeting .