SAT Word Skills 3

SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 17

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11 min
obliqueadjective

slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

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to obliterateverb

remove completely from recognition or memory

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sanctionnoun

an official or decree or statement granting permission or approval

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sanctimoniousadjective

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

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sanctitynoun

the quality of being holy

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equivocaladjective

deliberately not having one obvious meaning and therefore open to interpretation, often intended to deceive

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to equivocateverb

to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others

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innocuousadjective

not injurious to physical or mental health

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ingloriousadjective

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

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infidelnoun

a person who does not acknowledge your god

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phenomenonnoun

an observable fact or event that is perceived through the senses

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phenomenaladjective

of or relating to a phenomenon

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idiosyncrasynoun

an unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person

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idiomnoun

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

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imperfectibleadjective

capable of being made imperfect

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imperceptibleadjective

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

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impassiveadjective

deliberately impassive in manner

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impatiencenoun

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

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immoderateadjective

beyond reasonable limits

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impalpableadjective

imperceptible to the senses or the mind

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