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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 dismissed critics who called him a dilettante, arguing that his varied interests enriched his life and allowed him to approach problems from different perspectives .
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diligence
diligence
[noun]

persistent effort or attention towards a task or goal

Ex: Diligence in maintaining the equipment prevented any breakdowns during the operation .
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diligent
diligent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The diligent employee 's dedication earned praise from supervisors .
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energetic
energetic
[Adjective]

active and full of energy

Ex: David 's energetic performance on the soccer field impressed scouts and earned him a spot on the varsity team .
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to enervate

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

Ex: The constant stress at work began to enervate her , affecting both her physical and mental health .
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to enfeeble

to cause someone or something to lose strength

Ex: Overreliance on technology without breaks can enfeeble one's focus.
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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: Economists predicted that the recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge .
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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 coach assessed the players ' skills during tryouts for the team .
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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: He would often impersonate his teachers at school , mimicking their voices and gestures for fun .
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to displace

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

Ex: The wildfire raging through the forest threatened to displace residents in nearby towns .
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disposition

the inherent qualities that one is normally characterized by

Ex: She has a generous disposition, always going out of her way to help others .
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to dispossess

to take away someone's ownership of a property

Ex: In times of war , invading forces may dispossess individuals of their homes and lands .
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impasse
impasse
[noun]

a difficult situation in which opposing parties cannot reach an agreement

Ex: Budget discussions fell into an impasse over tax reforms .
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impassable
impassable
[Adjective]

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

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