SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 49

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calumny [noun]

a false statement meant to misrepresent someone

Ex: Spreading calumny about rivals is unethical in politics .

to calumniate [verb]

to say false and damaging remarks about a person in order to ruin their reputation

genial [adjective]

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

Ex: She greeted her new neighbors with a genial wave and friendly conversation .

geniality [noun]

a warm, cheerful, and friendly manner that makes others feel comfortable and welcome

Ex: The room was filled with laughter and geniality .

juridical [adjective]

related to the administration of justice, law, judges, or their offices

jurisprudence [noun]

the study of the principles or philosophy of law

juror [noun]

an individual in a group of people summoned by a court to make an unbiased decision on a case

to dissuade [verb]

to make someone not to do something

Ex: The campaign aims to dissuade youth from experimenting with drugs .

dissuasion [noun]

the act of advising someone against doing something

amour [noun]

a secret and unlawful sexual relationship usually one or both partners are married to other people

amorous [adjective]

disposed to love

Ex: She sent him an amorous letter filled with tender words .

amity [noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The festival was a celebration of amity , bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to enjoy the festivities .

amiable [adjective]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

Ex: Despite the stressful situation , he remained amiable and kept everyone calm .

amicable [adjective]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies were conducted in an amicable atmosphere , leading to a mutually beneficial agreement .

exact [adjective]

completely accurate in every detail

Ex: The exact time of the meeting was specified in the email invitation .

exacting [adjective]

severe, demanding, or unrelenting in requiring effort, compliance, or performance

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inexpensive [adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She prefers to buy inexpensive cosmetics rather than splurging on high-end brands .

inexhaustible [adjective]

(of a supply of something) limitless and incapable of running out

inexcusable [adjective]

extremely immoral and unable to be tolerated or justified

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