SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 34

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SAT Word Skills 3
bane [noun]

something that causes continual trouble, misery, or destruction

Ex: The faulty wiring became the bane of the renovation project .
banter [noun]

the act of saying something in a smart and humorous manner in order to make fun of something or someone

Ex: The show opened with some sharp banter between the hosts .

a machine, usually in the shape of a human, that moves on its own

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

Ex: She decided to write an autobiography after retiring to reflect on her experiences .
autopsy [noun]

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

Ex: My family agreed to an autopsy to understand the cause of our loved one 's sudden death .

to set up tents or a temporary place to stay in

to put inside a tiny container

Ex: The perfume manufacturer encapsulated the fragrance molecules in microspheres for long-lasting scent diffusion .
enclave [noun]

a specific part of a city or country surrounded by another territory, often one with a different background, culture, religion, nationality, etc.

to include or contain a wide range of different things within a particular scope or area

Ex: The new policy aims to encompass the concerns of all stakeholders involved .
indispensable [adjective]

essential and impossible to do without

Ex: The role of teachers is indispensable in educating future generations .
indistinct [adjective]

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

Ex: The instructions were so indistinct that many people struggled to follow them .
ineluctable [adjective]

impossible to avoid or resist

Ex: She faced the ineluctable truth of her situation with quiet resolve .
inept [adjective]

lacking in proficiency and practicality

Ex: The inept worker was always late and could never complete tasks on time .

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

Ex:
persnickety [adjective]

overthinking anxiously about insignificant details

to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly

Ex: People sometimes recant their statements when they realize the implications .

to rest or lean one's body in a comfortable position

Ex: After a long hike , she reclined her weary body on the grassy hillside , enjoying the cool breeze .
recumbent [adjective]

placing oneself in a lying position to rest or sleep

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

Ex: The government took steps to redress the wrongs done to the affected communities .