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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 49

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calumny
calumny
[noun]

a false statement meant to misrepresent someone

Ex: The lawsuit was filed over a calumny printed in the newspaper. 
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to calumniate

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

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genial
genial
[Adjective]

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

Ex: Her genial smile made everyone feel at ease. 
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geniality
geniality
[noun]

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

Ex: His geniality put everyone at ease during the meeting. 
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juridical
juridical
[Adjective]

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

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jurisprudence

the study of the principles or philosophy of law

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juror
juror
[noun]

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

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to dissuade

to make someone not to do something

Ex: I dissuaded him from making a hasty decision. 
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dissuasion

the act of advising someone against doing something

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amour
amour
[noun]

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

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amorous
amorous
[Adjective]

disposed to love

Ex: He grew increasingly amorous as the evening wore on. 
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amity
amity
[noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The two neighboring countries signed a treaty to promote amity and cooperation between their citizens. 
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amiable
amiable
[Adjective]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

Ex: Her amiable personality made her popular among her colleagues. 
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amicable
amicable
[Adjective]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

Ex: After the divorce, they agreed to split their assets in an amicable manner, avoiding any conflict. 
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exact
exact
[Adjective]

completely accurate in every detail

Ex: The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale. 
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inexpensive
inexpensive
[Adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: The restaurant offers inexpensive meals that are still delicious. 
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inexhaustible
inexhaustible
[Adjective]

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

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inexcusable
inexcusable
[Adjective]

extremely immoral and unable to be tolerated or justified

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