SAT Word Skills 2

SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 49

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11 min
calumnynoun

an unpleasant or false statement intending to ruin someone's reputation

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to calumniateverb

charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

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genialadjective

diffusing warmth and friendliness

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genialitynoun

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

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juridicaladjective

relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge

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jurisdictionnoun

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

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jurisprudencenoun

the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

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jurornoun

someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury

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to dissuadeverb

to advise someone against something

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dissuasionnoun

persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action

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amour
amournoun

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

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amorousadjective

inclined toward or displaying love

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amitynoun

a cordial disposition

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amiableadjective

showing or having a likable, pleasant, and friendly personality

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amicableadjective

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

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exactadjective

in complete accordance with fact and accurate or correct in every detail

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exactingadjective

requiring a great amount of effort, skill, attention, or care

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inexpensive
inexpensiveadjective

being low in price; having a cheap price

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inexhaustibleadjective

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

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inexcusableadjective

without excuse or justification

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