SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 2

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to dupe [verb]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

Ex: The politician duped voters with false promises during the election campaign .

duplex [adjective]

composed of two distinct parts

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duplicity [noun]

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

Ex: The politician 's duplicity was exposed by leaked emails .

agrarian [adjective]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

Ex: The government implemented agrarian policies to support and develop the agricultural sector .

agriculture [noun]

the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

inoffensive [adjective]

not likely to sadden or anger anyone

inopportune [adjective]

happening at an inconvenient or unsuitable time

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inordinate [adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: She received an inordinate amount of praise for her small contribution to the project .

insatiable [adjective]

unable to ever be satisfied

vacuous [adjective]

lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

Ex: The vacant expression on his face made him appear vacuous , as if he was n't fully engaged in the conversation .

vacuum [noun]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

Ex: The vacuum inside a cathode-ray tube allows electrons to travel from the cathode to the anode without encountering air molecules , facilitating the display of images .

militant [adjective]

having an aggressive or combative attitude

Ex: The group 's militant behavior alarmed the authorities .

militarism [noun]

the belief that a country must have a strong military force in order to seem more powerful

Ex: Critics of militarism argue that it can lead to an arms race , increased tensions between countries , and a propensity for resolving conflicts through violence rather than diplomacy .

to militate [verb]

to act as a powerful factor

Ex: Cultural differences can militate against smooth negotiations .

militia [noun]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

Ex: The militia members underwent rigorous training to ensure they could effectively assist the army during emergencies .

apparent [adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: The apparent beauty of the landscape took her breath away .

apparition [noun]

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

Ex: She awoke to find an apparition standing by her bed .

duteous [adjective]

carrying out one's responsibilities with a great amount of respect and loyalty

dutiable [adjective]

(of goods) likely to be taxed

dutiful [adjective]

fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities with a sense of loyalty and obedience

Ex: The dutiful student diligently studied for exams and submitted assignments promptly .

SAT Word Skills 3
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