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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 8

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SAT Word Skills 3
pledgee
pledgee
[noun]

the receiver of a promise

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sophism
sophism
[noun]

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

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sophistical
sophistical
[Adjective]

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

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to sophisticate

to change things for a deceitful purpose

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sophistry
sophistry
[noun]

the use of clever but deceptive arguments intended to mislead

Ex: His argument was pure sophistry, designed to confuse the jury. 
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vagrant
vagrant
[noun]

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

Ex: The vagrant slept in the park overnight. 
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vagary
vagary
[noun]

an unpredicted shift in a state, condition, or behavior

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vagabond
vagabond
[noun]

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

Ex: The vagabond moved through the streets, carrying all his belongings in a small bag. 
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preeminence

the distinctive quality of being superior and more significant

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preeminent
preeminent
[Adjective]

surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

Ex: As a preeminent scholar in the field, Professor Smith has made groundbreaking contributions to quantum physics. 
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inexperience

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

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inexpressible
inexpressible
[Adjective]

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

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inestimable
inestimable
[Adjective]

too great to be measured or calculated

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ineligible
ineligible
[Adjective]

disqualified for a specific position or benefit

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inefficient
inefficient
[Adjective]

not able to achieve maximum productivity or desired results

Ex: The inefficient process caused delays and wasted resources. 
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bodice
bodice
[noun]

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

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bodily
bodily
[Adjective]

related to the body and its physical aspects or characteristics

Ex: He experienced bodily discomfort after the strenuous workout. 
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systemic
systemic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Systemic changes are necessary to address inefficiencies in the healthcare system. 
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systematic
systematic
[Adjective]

done according to a planned and orderly system

Ex: The systematic approach to problem-solving involved following a clear step-by-step procedure. 
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