SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 19

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SAT Word Skills 3
immovable [adjective]

(of an object) impossible to be placed elsewhere

immiscible [adjective]

(of liquids) without the potential of getting mixed

immeasurable [adjective]

too great or extensive to be measured or quantified

Ex: The potential benefits of the new technology are immeasurable , extending into various industries .
immature [adjective]

not entirely grown yet

Ex: The chef avoided using immature avocados , waiting for them to soften and ripen .
immaterial [adjective]

not possessing a physical form

Ex: The value of the company 's intellectual property was immaterial , existing in digital and conceptual forms .
profligate [adjective]

overly extravagant or wasteful, especially with money

Ex: His profligate lifestyle led to accumulated debts and financial instability .

the excessive act of putting one's physical pleasure in high priority

to keep something or someone in a private or isolated place

Ex: The private beach resort was designed to seclude guests from the outside world .

the state of being isolated from other things or people, usually by choice

secular [adjective]

not concerned or connected with religion

Ex: She identifies as secular , preferring to approach life without relying on religious beliefs .

to absorb all of someone's attention or time, captivating them completely

Ex: The fascinating documentary engrossed viewers with its compelling storytelling .

to strongly and overwhelmingly effect a person or thing

poise [noun]

the quality of having a balanced and composed manner, especially in stressful situations

Ex: With poise , she handled the unexpected challenges at work .
poised [adjective]

having a balanced quality, yet ready to move or act

to change from a fluid or soft state into a thickened or semi-solid form

Ex: The sauce congealed into a rubbery layer on the plate .
congenial [adjective]

acceptable in a way that is suited to something or someone's desire, need, nature, etc.

congenital [adjective]

having a disease since birth that is not necessarily hereditary

Ex:
domestic [adjective]

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

Ex: They hired help to manage domestic affairs .

the state or quality of being focused on home life, family, and the activities associated with maintaining a household

domicile [noun]

a person's dwelling

Ex: His domicile is a small apartment in the city center .