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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 17

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SAT Word Skills 3
oblique
[Adjective]

positioned diagonally or at an angle, without being parallel or perpendicular

Ex: The oblique path of the comet led astronomers to study its trajectory .
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to eliminate something from one's memory

Ex: She wanted to obliterate all traces of her ex from her memories .
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sanction
[noun]

an official or decree or statement granting permission or approval

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sanctimonious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .
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sanctity
[noun]

the state or quality of being sacred or morally pure

Ex: The sanctity of the Sabbath is observed in many religious traditions through rest and worship .
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equivocal
[Adjective]

having two or more possible meanings

Ex: The contract 's terms were intentionally equivocal, causing confusion among the parties .
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to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others

Ex: When pressed for details , the spokesperson began to equivocate about the company 's plans .
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innocuous
[Adjective]

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

Ex: The chemical used in the cleaning solution was innocuous when diluted properly .
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inglorious
[Adjective]

having a disgraceful quality

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infidel
[noun]

a person who does not acknowledge any religion or believes in a minority religion

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a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood

Ex: Earthquakes are natural phenomena that scientists continuously study.
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phenomenal
[Adjective]

related to a remarkable or exceptional occurrence that is observed or experienced

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

Ex: Her obsession with organizing books by color is a unique idiosyncrasy.
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idiom
[noun]

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

Ex: The comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .
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imperfectible
[Adjective]

unable to be refined

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imperceptible
[Adjective]

impossible or hard to sense or understand

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impassive
[Adjective]

not revealing any sort of expression or emotion on purpose

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the feeling of being extremely annoyed by things not happening in their due time

Ex: He could n’t control his impatience, so he left early .
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immoderate
[Adjective]

exceeding reasonable limits or going beyond what is considered appropriate or moderate

Ex: An immoderate amount of caffeine can lead to restlessness and anxiety .
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impalpable
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not easy to grasp or understand, often due to being abstract

Ex: How can we define something as impalpable as consciousness with clear boundaries ?
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SAT Word Skills 3
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