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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 27

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SAT Word Skills 3
to allure
to allure
[Verb]

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

Ex: The luxurious resort allured tourists with its stunning beaches and lavish amenities. 
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allusion
allusion
[noun]

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

Ex: Her comment about "meeting her Waterloo" was an allusion to Napoleon's final defeat, implying she faced an insurmountable challenge. 
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vendible
vendible
[Adjective]

suitable to be sold

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vendition
vendition
[noun]

the act of selling things as a job

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vendor
vendor
[noun]

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

Ex: The vendor offered fresh fruit and snacks on the corner. 
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thoroughbred

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

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thoroughfare

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

Ex: The highway serves as the main thoroughfare between the two cities. 
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pestilent
pestilent
[Adjective]

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

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pestilence

an evil and destructive force or impact

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impermissible
impermissible
[Adjective]

prohibited by the law

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impervious
impervious
[Adjective]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

Ex: His thick skin seemed impervious to criticism. 
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implacable
implacable
[Adjective]

relentless in anger, pursuit, or resistance

Ex: The implacable enemy refused all offers of peace. 
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implausible
implausible
[Adjective]

not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The idea of time travel is considered implausible by many scientists. 
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defendant
defendant
[noun]

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

Ex: The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges of theft and fraud. 
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defensible
defensible
[Adjective]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

Ex: His decision to leave early was defensible given the worsening weather conditions. 
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defensive
defensive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances. 
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defiance
defiance
[noun]

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

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defiant
defiant
[Adjective]

willing to disobey someone or something in authority

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