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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 17

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SAT Word Skills 3
oblique
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 obliterate

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
sanction
[noun]

formal and official approval or authorization

Ex: The experiment proceeded with sanction from the committee .
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sanctimonious
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
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
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 equivocate

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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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: Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon studied by geologists.
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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: Her obsession with organizing books by color is a unique idiosyncrasy.
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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 comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .
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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 error was imperceptible without close inspection .
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impassive
impassive
[Adjective]

having or showing little to no emotions

Ex: She looked impassive as the chaos unfolded around her , seemingly unaffected .
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impatience

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
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
impalpable
[Adjective]

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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