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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 41

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SAT Word Skills 3
integral
integral
[Adjective]

considered a necessary and important part of something

Ex: Effective communication is integral to a successful team. 
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integrity
integrity
[noun]

the state of being together as one and not separated or broken into parts

Ex: The integrity of the building was compromised after the earthquake. 
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tendency
tendency
[noun]

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

Ex: There is a tendency to overestimate risks in new projects. 
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tendentious
tendentious
[Adjective]

stating a cause or opinion that one strongly believes in, particularly one that causes a lot of controversy

Ex: The journalist’s tendentious article sparked heated debates online. 
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submissive
submissive
[Adjective]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

Ex: The dog was unusually submissive, eagerly following every command from its owner. 
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submission

the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

Ex: The rebels were forced into submission after their stronghold was captured by government forces. 
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conservatism

a political belief with an inclination to keep the traditional values in a society by avoiding changes

Ex: Many voters align with conservatism due to its emphasis on preserving traditional values. 
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conservative
conservative
[Adjective]

supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change

Ex: She was raised in a conservative household where adherence to tradition was strongly emphasized. 
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conservatory

a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

Ex: The renowned conservatory offered intensive training programs in classical music, dance, and theater, attracting talented students from around the world. 
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decimal
decimal
[Adjective]

relating to a system of numbers based on powers of ten, where quantities are expressed using digits, including fractions and whole numbers

Ex: In the decimal system, numbers are represented using digits from 0 to 9, with each place value indicating a power of ten. 
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decathlon
decathlon
[noun]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

Ex: He trained tirelessly for the decathlon, preparing for the grueling schedule of events that included sprinting, jumping, throwing, and endurance races. 
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decapod
decapod
[noun]

a ten-footed animal that lives in water, such as a crab, shrimp, lobster, etc.

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effulgent
effulgent
[Adjective]

radiant and brilliant in appearance

Ex: The effulgent sunrise bathed the mountains in golden light. 
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effulgence

having a radiant quality

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primeval
primeval
[Adjective]

related to a distant past

Ex: The explorers ventured into the dense, primeval forest, untouched by human hands. 
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primitive
primitive
[Adjective]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

Ex: The cave paintings depict the life of primitive man. 
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primordial
primordial
[Adjective]

belonging to the beginning of time

Ex: The primordial forests are home to species that have thrived for millions of years. 
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indignity
indignity
[noun]

an action or comment that causes a person to feel humiliated or loses their dignity

Ex: Being ignored by the officials was an indignity. 
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indignant
indignant
[Adjective]

feeling angry because of a mistake or injustice

Ex: She was indignant at being blamed for the error. 
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