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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 36

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SAT Word Skills 3
to refract

(of physics) to change the direction of light, sound, or energy when it passes through something

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refractory
refractory
[Adjective]

hard to control because of stubbornness

Ex: The refractory student refused to follow classroom rules. 
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to refrain

to resist or hold back from doing or saying something

Ex: Despite the urge to argue, she will refrain from responding to the critical comments. 
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baritone
baritone
[Adjective]

related to a voice that is ranged between tenor and bass

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bass
bass
[Adjective]

having a voice with the lowest range and tone

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inextricable
inextricable
[Adjective]

impossible to escape or get rid of

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infallible
infallible
[Adjective]

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Ex: His infallible memory made him a valuable asset to the team. 
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inflexible
inflexible
[Adjective]

(of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed

Ex: The company's policy on punctuality is inflexible; tardiness is not tolerated. 
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irresistible
irresistible
[Adjective]

impossible to resist or refuse, usually because of being very appealing or attractive

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen was irresistible, drawing everyone in to indulge. 
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irresponsible
irresponsible
[Adjective]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

Ex: He was fired from his job for consistently showing up late and being irresponsible with his tasks. 
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to irrigate

to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means

Ex: They irrigate the fields using a network of sprinklers to ensure even water distribution. 
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innate
innate
[Adjective]

(of a quality or skill) gained from the moment that one was born

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inmost
inmost
[Adjective]

placed closest to the center

Ex: The inmost chamber of the temple housed the sacred artifact. 
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to infuse
to infuse
[Verb]

to soak something in liquid in order to get the flavor of it

Ex: She infuses tea leaves in hot water for several minutes, allowing the brew to develop its full flavor and aroma. 
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infusion
infusion
[noun]

the process of soaking herbs or tea in a liquid, usually boiled water

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to inhume
to inhume
[Verb]

to put a dead body in the ground or sea

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irresolute
irresolute
[Adjective]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

Ex: Faced with multiple options, she felt irresolute and couldn't make a decision. 
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