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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 49

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SAT Word Skills 2
calumny
calumny
[noun]

a false statement meant to misrepresent someone

Ex: Journalists were careful to avoid publishing calumny.
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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: He had a genial personality that made him popular at social gatherings .
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geniality
geniality
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the formal setting , his geniality shone through .
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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: They were dissuading their colleagues from participating in the risky venture .
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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: They strolled hand in hand , lost in amorous delight .
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amity
amity
[noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The community center was established to encourage amity and collaboration among local residents .
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amiable
amiable
[Adjective]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

Ex: The amiable dog wagged its tail and greeted everyone with enthusiasm .
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amicable
amicable
[Adjective]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

Ex: Despite the competitive nature of the game , the players maintained an amicable attitude towards each other throughout .
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exact
exact
[Adjective]

completely accurate in every detail

Ex: The exact location of the treasure was marked on the map .
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inexpensive
inexpensive
[Adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She found an inexpensive dress that still looked stylish .
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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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