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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 7

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SAT Word Skills 3
vegetal
vegetal
[Adjective]

related to the characteristics of vegetables, plants, or plant life

Ex: The chef's masterpiece featured a delightful mix of vegetal flavors, combining fresh herbs, garden vegetables, and leafy greens. 
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to vegetate

to grow as plants do such as to develop new leaves, etc.

Ex: After planting the seeds, the garden began to vegetate, with tiny green shoots emerging from the soil. 
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vegetative
vegetative
[Adjective]

related to plant life or plants, specifically how plant procreate and grow

Ex: The garden featured a vegetative section where various plants displayed different stages of growth and reproduction. 
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to rejoin
to rejoin
[Verb]

to go back to someone or something after a separation

Ex: After years of being apart, the long-lost friends decided to rejoin for a memorable reunion. 
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rejoinder
rejoinder
[noun]

a clever, fast, or sharp answer to someone's question or comment

Ex: After Sarah criticized his idea, John offered a clever rejoinder that left everyone laughing. 
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to accentuate

to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something

Ex: The artist used vibrant colors to accentuate the beauty of the landscape. 
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to accession

to write down and categorize new items that are added to a collection

Ex: The librarian carefully accessioned the rare manuscripts, entering details like author, publication date, and condition into the library's catalog. 
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accessory
accessory
[Adjective]

providing extra support or assistance

Ex: She wore an accessory necklace that complemented her dress. 
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skeptic
skeptic
[noun]

an individual who regularly questions and doubts the validity of ideas, beliefs, or information, particularly those that are commonly accepted

Ex: As a skeptic, Tom always seeks evidence before accepting any new scientific theory. 
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skeptical
skeptical
[Adjective]

doubtful of the basis or teachings of a religion

Ex: The professor remained skeptical of the religious doctrine, questioning its historical accuracy. 
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unintelligible
unintelligible
[Adjective]

(of language) not said or written loudly or clearly enough to be understood

Ex: The static-filled radio transmission was unintelligible, making it impossible to understand the message. 
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uninhibited
uninhibited
[Adjective]

expressing oneself freely without worrying about social conventions

Ex: At the beach party, everyone was uninhibited, dancing and laughing without any reservations. 
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unkempt
unkempt
[Adjective]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

Ex: His unkempt hair suggested he had just rolled out of bed. 
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unobtrusive
unobtrusive
[Adjective]

causing little or no disturbance or not easily noticeable

Ex: The surveillance cameras were strategically placed in unobtrusive locations to monitor activity without being noticed. 
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to infer
to infer
[Verb]

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

Ex: After observing the pattern of behavior, the detective could infer that the suspect was familiar with the victim. 
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inference
inference
[noun]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

Ex: The detective made a crucial inference about the suspect's alibi based on the new evidence. 
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litigant
litigant
[noun]

(law) a person or party involved in a legal case

Ex: The litigant filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination in the workplace. 
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to litigate

to initiate legal action against another party or person

Ex: The company decided to litigate after the breach of contract. 
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litigious
litigious
[Adjective]

related to legal actions, disputes, or the process of engaging in lawsuits

Ex: The company had a litigious history, often resorting to legal action to protect its patents and trademarks. 
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inferential
inferential
[Adjective]

characterized by the process of drawing conclusions based on available information or evidence

Ex: The professor emphasized the importance of inferential skills, encouraging students to draw logical conclusions from the data. 
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