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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 42

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SAT Word Skills 2
dilettante

a person who has an interest in a particular subject but lacks determination or knowledge on the matter

Ex: He dabbled in painting but considered himself more of a dilettante than a serious artist, rarely devoting enough time to master the craft. 
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diligence
diligence
[noun]

persistent effort or attention towards a task or goal

Ex: She approached her studies with great diligence, always ensuring her work was thorough. 
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diligent
diligent
[Adjective]

consistently putting in the necessary time and energy to achieve one's goals

Ex: His diligent work ethic helped him excel in his career. 
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energetic
energetic
[Adjective]

active and full of energy

Ex: Mary's energetic dance moves lit up the stage during the performance. 
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to enervate

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

Ex: The long, grueling workout served to enervate him, leaving him feeling completely drained. 
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to enfeeble

to cause someone or something to lose strength

Ex: Lack of exercise can enfeeble muscles over time. 
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vainglory
vainglory
[noun]

too much pride in one's abilities or achievements

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vainglorious
vainglorious
[Adjective]

showing excessive pride in one's abilities or accomplishments

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recession
recession
[noun]

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

Ex: During the recession, many businesses were forced to close, leading to widespread job losses. 
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recessive
recessive
[Adjective]

(of a gene or trait) showing its specific appearance only when an individual inherits it from both parents

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to assess
to assess
[Verb]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

Ex: The manager assesses employees' performance during quarterly reviews. 
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assessor
assessor
[noun]

an expert who calculates the value of something to impose tax on it

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impersonal
impersonal
[Adjective]

not related to any individual

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to impersonate

to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

Ex: The actor was able to impersonate the famous politician so convincingly that even close associates were fooled. 
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to displace

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

Ex: The conflict in the region has continued to displace thousands of families. 
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disposition

the inherent qualities that one is normally characterized by

Ex: Her cheerful disposition made her a favorite among her colleagues and friends. 
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to dispossess

to take away someone's ownership of a property

Ex: The government dispossessed the landowners to make way for a new highway. 
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impasse
impasse
[noun]

a difficult situation in which opposing parties cannot reach an agreement

Ex: Negotiations reached an impasse after both sides refused to budge. 
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impassable
impassable
[Adjective]

(of a path) not possible to travel across or through

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