SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 29

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SAT Word Skills 3
indescribable [adjective]

impossible to put into words for being too good, bad, or unusual

indestructible [adjective]

cannot be easily damaged, broken, or destroyed

Ex: The evidence was stored in an indestructible safe .
indifferent [adjective]

not showing any concern in one's attitude or actions toward a particular person, situation, or outcome

Ex: The politician 's indifferent response to the community 's concerns angered many constituents .
indiscernible [adjective]

very hard or impossible to be visually or audibly detected

audit [noun]

a formal inspection of a business's financial records to see if they are correct and accurate or not

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auditor [noun]

a person whose job is to look into the financial statements of a company or organization

audition [noun]

a meeting during which actors, singers, or dancers show their skills and abilities in front of casting directors, producers, or other decision-makers to be considered for a role in a production

Ex: The director was impressed by his audition and offered him the role on the spot .
illegitimate [adjective]

(of a child or marriage) not acknowledged by the law

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illiberal [adjective]

not tolerant of any other opinions except for one's own

illimitable [adjective]

without any limits or restrictions

Ex: The possibilities for future technological advancements seem illimitable .

to do or say something to make someone stop worrying or less afraid

Ex: The teacher reassured the students that the upcoming exam would cover material they had already reviewed thoroughly in class .

to move back or withdraw from a previous position or state

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a person who has a tendency to do something wrong again and again even after quitting it

to elude [verb]

to avoid obeying a law or escaping a penalty

Ex: The suspect tried to elude arrest by fleeing to another country .
elusion [noun]

the act of avoiding getting caught, usually by being fast or smart

elusive [adjective]

difficult to catch or capture

Ex: The elusive fish kept swimming away , avoiding the net .
palate [noun]

(anatomy) the inside upper side of the mouth that separates it from the nasal cavity

palatable [adjective]

(of food or drink) having a pleasant taste

Ex: The wine had a palatable sweetness that complemented the rich flavors of the meal .
unpalatable [adjective]

describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

Ex: The water from the well was unpalatable , with a metallic taste that made it difficult to drink .