SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 31

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SAT Word Skills 3
involuntary [adjective]

happening without having any intention or control

inviolable [adjective]

demanding great respect in a way that cannot be ignored or degraded

Ex: Her inviolable commitment to honesty made her a trusted leader .
invincible [adjective]

incapable of being defeated

Ex: The superhero was depicted as invincible , able to defeat any enemy with ease .
invariable [adjective]

having a constant, unchanging nature

Ex: The invariable heat of the desert made it a challenging place to live .

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

Ex: With dedication and perseverance , he was able to attain a high level of proficiency in playing the piano .

the action or fact of achieving a goal or an aim

Ex: The attainment of their fundraising goal allowed the charity to expand its programs .

to close up a vein, opening, or passage

Ex: Dust and dirt can occlude the filters in your air conditioning system , reducing its efficiency .
occult [noun]

all that relates to the magical and supernatural, their events, practices, powers, etc.

Ex: The film 's plot revolved around a hidden occult society with mysterious rituals .
to quack [verb]

to make the characteristic sound of a duck

quackery [noun]

the medical practice of someone who pretends to have medical knowledge

the tendency of a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense to reoffend, leading to their re-arrest, reconviction, or return to criminal behavior

Ex: Research studies explored the factors contributing to recidivism , including socioeconomic conditions and access to support services .
reciprocal [adjective]

related to a mutual exchange between two things or people

to move alternately in a forward and backward motion, creating a repetitive or oscillating pattern

Ex: The swing of the metronome reciprocated , creating a rhythmic ticking sound .

a condition in which two people, groups, or countries give each other mutual help or advantage

salve [noun]

anything that is soothing or acts as a remedy for a wound, burn, etc.

salvo [noun]

the act of firing a number of weapons at the same time

to rescue or recover something from potential harm, ruin, or destruction

Ex: Conservationists work to salvage endangered species from the brink of extinction .
salutary [adjective]

having a positive effect on physical well-being

Ex: A salutary diet improved his overall health .
salubrious [adjective]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

Ex: The doctor recommended moving to a more salubrious climate to alleviate the patient 's respiratory issues .