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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 17

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oblique
[Adjective]

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

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to eliminate something from one's memory

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sanctimonious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: 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

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equivocal
[Adjective]

having two or more possible meanings

Ex: The contract 's terms were 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

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innocuous
[Adjective]

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

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

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

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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 comedianidiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .
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the feeling of being extremely annoyed by things not happening in their due time

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

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

Ex: 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 impalpable as consciousness with clear boundaries ?
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