SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 7

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vegetal [adjective]

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

Ex: The herbal tea had a soothing vegetal taste , thanks to the infusion of handpicked , dried leaves from the garden .

to vegetate [verb]

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

Ex: In the spring , the trees along the street began to vegetate , covering the branches with lush green leaves .

vegetative [adjective]

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

Ex: Researchers conducted experiments to better understand the vegetative aspects of plant development and their response to environmental factors .

to rejoin [verb]

to go back to someone or something after a separation

Ex: The team members were excited to rejoin after a refreshing holiday break .

rejoinder [noun]

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

Ex: The politician delivered a sharp rejoinder to his opponent 's accusations during the debate .

to accentuate [verb]

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

Ex: The use of lighting in the exhibit was carefully planned to accentuate the sculptures .

to accession [verb]

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

Ex: Volunteers assisted in accessioning the donated books , helping the library maintain an up-to-date inventory of its literary resources .

accessory [adjective]

providing extra support or assistance

Ex:

skeptic [noun]

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

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skeptical [adjective]

doubtful of the basis or teachings of a religion

Ex: Sarah became increasingly skeptical of organized religion as she delved into scientific research .

unintelligible [adjective]

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

Ex: The handwriting on the ancient parchment had faded , making the text nearly unintelligible .

uninhibited [adjective]

expressing oneself freely without worrying about social conventions

Ex: The artist 's paintings reflected an uninhibited creativity , with bold colors and unconventional shapes .

unkempt [adjective]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

Ex: The photograph showed him with unkempt hair and a carefree smile .

unobtrusive [adjective]

causing little or no disturbance or not easily noticeable

Ex: The waiter provided unobtrusive service , ensuring a pleasant dining experience without being overly intrusive .

to infer [verb]

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

Ex: Scientists can infer the existence of certain particles based on experimental results .

inference [noun]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

Ex: In literature , readers often make inferences about characters ' motivations based on their actions and dialogue .

litigant [noun]

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

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to litigate [verb]

to initiate legal action against another party or person

Ex: She had to litigate to protect her intellectual property .

litigious [adjective]

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

Ex: The business environment became more litigious as competitors frequently sued each other over market competition and trade secrets .

inferential [adjective]

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

Ex: Detectives use inferential reasoning to connect clues and solve crimes by drawing logical conclusions from the available evidence .

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