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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 17

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oblique
oblique
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The oblique rays of sunlight created interesting shadows on the wall. 
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to obliterate

to eliminate something from one's memory

Ex: She wished she could obliterate the painful memories of her past. 
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sanction
sanction
[noun]

formal and official approval or authorization

Ex: The plan received official sanction from the board. 
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sanctimonious
sanctimonious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her sanctimonious remarks about others' behavior were seen as insincere and patronizing. 
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sanctity
sanctity
[noun]

the state or quality of being sacred or morally pure

Ex: The sanctity of the temple was preserved through rituals and ceremonies that emphasized its holiness. 
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equivocal
equivocal
[Adjective]

having two or more possible meanings

Ex: The politician gave an equivocal answer about his stance on the issue. 
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to equivocate

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

Ex: The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on the new policy. 
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inglorious
inglorious
[Adjective]

having a disgraceful quality

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infidel
infidel
[noun]

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

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phenomenon

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

Ex: Northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon. 
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phenomenal
phenomenal
[Adjective]

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

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idiosyncrasy

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

Ex: His constant humming while working is an idiosyncrasy of his. 
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idiom
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 poet’s idiom reflected the struggles of the working class during the industrial revolution. 
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imperfectible
imperfectible
[Adjective]

unable to be refined

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imperceptible
imperceptible
[Adjective]

so slight or gradual that it cannot be noticed

Ex: The temperature dropped by an imperceptible degree. 
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impassive
impassive
[Adjective]

having or showing little to no emotions

Ex: Despite the chaos around her, she remained impassive, betraying no signs of fear. 
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impatience

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

Ex: His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on. 
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immoderate
immoderate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His immoderate spending habits quickly drained his savings. 
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impalpable
impalpable
[Adjective]

not easy to grasp or understand, often due to being abstract

Ex: The concept of eternity feels impalpable, something the human mind struggles to fully comprehend. 
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