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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 2

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SAT Word Skills 3
to dupe
to dupe
[Verb]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

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

composed of two distinct parts

Ex: The circuit employs a duplex design.
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duplicity
duplicity
[noun]

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

Ex: She accused him of duplicity in the negotiations .
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agrarian
agrarian
[Adjective]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

Ex: The agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .
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agriculture

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

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inoffensive
inoffensive
[Adjective]

not likely to sadden or anger anyone

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inopportune
inopportune
[Adjective]

happening at an inconvenient or unsuitable time

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

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

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

unable to ever be satisfied

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vacuous
vacuous
[Adjective]

lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

Ex: The book received negative reviews for its vacuous characters and shallow exploration of the central theme .
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vacuum
vacuum
[noun]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

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

having an aggressive or combative attitude

Ex: Her militant energy drove the campaign forward .
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militarism

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

Ex: The rise of 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 militate

to act as a powerful factor

Ex: His criminal record may militate against his chances of getting the job .
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militia
militia
[noun]

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

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

easy to see or notice

Ex: It became apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .
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apparition

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

Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .
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duteous
duteous
[Adjective]

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

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dutiable
dutiable
[Adjective]

(of goods) likely to be taxed

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dutiful
dutiful
[Adjective]

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

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