SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 27

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SAT Word Skills 3

to attract or tempt someone, particularly by offering or showing something appealing

Ex: Her captivating smile and warm personality allured people to her effortlessly .
allusion [noun]

a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

Ex: In his speech , he made an allusion to the Trojan War , drawing a parallel between their struggle and that of ancient heroes .
vendor [noun]

someone on the street who offers food, clothing, etc. for sale

Ex: The street vendor sold hot dogs to passersby .

an animal with a purebred lineage that has not been mixed with any other breeds, and is typically associated with horses that are bred specifically for racing purposes

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

Ex: Pedestrians were crossing the thoroughfare as cars slowed to a stop .
pestilent [adjective]

extremely harmful and likely to cause disease especially in a widespread manner

impervious [adjective]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

Ex: She appeared impervious to the stress of her demanding job .
implacable [adjective]

relentless in anger, pursuit, or resistance

Ex: He faced the implacable wrath of the public after the scandal .
implausible [adjective]

not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The movie 's plot twist was implausible ; it stretched the limits of believability .

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to cast doubt on the defendant 's involvement .
defensible [adjective]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

Ex: Her cautious approach was defensible , considering the high stakes of the project .
defensive [adjective]

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

Ex: The defensive strategy focused on preventing the opponent from scoring any goals .
defiance [noun]

a behavior in which one disobeys someone or something in a bold manner

defiant [adjective]

willing to disobey someone or something in authority