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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 2

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SAT Word Skills 3
to dupe
[Verb]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

Ex: duped his friend into lending him money by fabricating a story about needing it for an emergency .
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duplex
[Adjective]

(of machinery) having two parts working at the same time or in the same way

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duplicity
[noun]

the type of behavior that is dishonest and contradictory and has deception as its motive

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agrarian
[Adjective]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

Ex: agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .
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the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

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inoffensive
[Adjective]

not likely to sadden or anger anyone

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inopportune
[Adjective]

happening at an inconvenient or unsuitable time

Ex: He regretted his inopportune comment during the serious discussion.
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inordinate
[Adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: inordinate delay in processing the paperwork caused frustration among applicants .
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insatiable
[Adjective]

unable to ever be satisfied

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vacuous
[Adjective]

characterized as completely empty

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vacuum
[noun]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

Ex: vacuum of space is characterized by extremely low pressure and the absence of atmosphere .
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militant
[Adjective]

having the tendency to use force or violence to get want they want

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

Ex: The rise militarism in certain regions often coincides with nationalist movements , where military strength is seen as essential for protecting national sovereignty and interests .
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to stop or to lower the chances of something happening or existing

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militia
[noun]

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

Ex: The militia responded swiftly to the wildfire , helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames .
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apparent
[Adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: It apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .
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a ghostly figure of a dead person

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duteous
[Adjective]

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

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dutiable
[Adjective]

(of goods) likely to be taxed

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

Ex: dutiful caregiver attended to the needs of the elderly with compassion and dedication .
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