SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 18

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SAT Word Skills 3
immune [adjective]

not influenced or upset by any negative impact

immunity [noun]

the condition of not being influenced by a specific negative impact

progeny [noun]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

Ex: The farmer 's progeny were expected to take over the family business and continue the agricultural tradition .

a person from whom other offsprings are descended

Ex: The company 's founders were the progenitors of innovation , revolutionizing the industry with their groundbreaking ideas .

to persuade someone into engaging in sexual activity, often through charm

Ex: In the movie , the femme fatale tried to seduce the detective to gain information .
sedulous [adjective]

putting continuous effort, care, and attention in doing something

Ex: The student ’s sedulous study habits led to excellent exam results .

the state of having a great amount of something

Ex: There was a plenitude of food at the festival .
plenteous [adjective]

existing in great amounts

Ex: Her plenteous energy made her the life of every party .
plethora [noun]

a great or excessive number or amount of something

Ex: The store offers a plethora of choices for holiday decorations .

to protect and honor something by placing it in a secure or revered place

Ex: The city decided to enshrine the architectural heritage of its historic district with protective regulations .

to trap someone in an uncomfortable situation or place

a person who tries to convince people to become Christians, often by means of public speech or going door to door

evangelical [adjective]

referring to a Christian group emphasizing the significance of the Bible and salvation through faith

Ex: The evangelical movement gained momentum during the Great Awakening in America .
insolent [adjective]

showing a rude and disrespectful attitude or behavior

Ex: Mary was taken aback by the insolent tone of the customer when she tried to assist them .
polemic [noun]

a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

Ex:
polemical [adjective]

of or relating to strong arguments meant to criticize or defend a particular opinion, person, idea, etc.