SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 8

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SAT Word Skills 3
sophism [noun]

an invalid argument which appears to be true and is used to intentionally deceive someone

sophistical [adjective]

(of an argument) believeable and smart, yet invalid and tending to deceive

the use of clever but deceptive arguments intended to mislead

Ex: The article was full of sophistry , making flawed points seem convincing .
vagrant [noun]

someone who travels aimlessly, particularly due to having no place to call home

vagary [noun]

an unpredicted shift in a state, condition, or behavior

vagabond [noun]

a wanderer who has no settled place to live and travels from place to place

Ex: The old woman was known as a vagabond , always traveling from town to town .

the distinctive quality of being superior and more significant

preeminent [adjective]

surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

Ex: The preeminent artist of the Renaissance , Leonardo da Vinci , left an indelible mark on the world through his masterpieces .

absence of knowledge or skill related to a particular situation or activity

inexpressible [adjective]

not capable of being described due to the extreme level of impact

ineligible [adjective]

disqualified for a specific position or benefit

inefficient [adjective]

not able to achieve maximum productivity or desired results

Ex: The old equipment was inefficient and slowed down production .
bodice [noun]

the upper part of a woman's dress covering the back and chest down to the waist

bodily [adjective]

related to the body and its physical aspects or characteristics

Ex: The doctor conducted a thorough examination of his bodily systems to assess overall health .
systemic [adjective]

related to the entire structure and not only a specific part of it

Ex: The company implemented systemic reforms to improve workplace culture and productivity .
systematic [adjective]

done according to a planned and orderly system

Ex: He tackled his assignments in a systematic manner , breaking them down into manageable tasks .