SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 42

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SAT Word Skills 2

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

Ex: The writer was accused of being a dilettante , as he flitted from one project to another without ever completing a novel or committing to a writing career .

persistent effort or attention towards a task or goal

Ex: The project succeeded because of the diligence shown by the entire team .
diligent [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite challenges , she remained diligent , never losing sight of her aspirations .
energetic [adjective]

active and full of energy

Ex: Sarah 's energetic toddler kept her on her toes as he explored the playground with endless curiosity .

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

Ex: The harsh criticism from his peers enervated his confidence and motivation .

to cause someone or something to lose strength

Ex: It enfeebles mental acuity when you consistently lack sleep .

too much pride in one's abilities or achievements

vainglorious [adjective]

showing excessive pride in one's abilities or accomplishments

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

Ex: Families had to tighten their budgets and cut back on spending due to the recession .
recessive [adjective]

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

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

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient 's mental health to determine the best treatment plan .
assessor [noun]

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

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

Ex: During the costume party , she decided to impersonate a famous historical figure .

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

Ex: The government 's decision to construct a new highway project will displace numerous families .

the inherent qualities that one is normally characterized by

Ex: The manager ’s assertive disposition ensured that the team stayed focused and productive .

to take away someone's ownership of a property

Ex: The court order allowed the bank to dispossess the homeowner due to mortgage default .
impasse [noun]

a difficult situation in which opposing parties cannot reach an agreement

Ex: Their relationship hit an emotional impasse , and they decided to separate .
impassable [adjective]

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