SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 41

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SAT Word Skills 3
integral [adjective]

considered a necessary and important part of something

Ex: Feedback from customers is integral for improving products and services .

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

Ex: The artist maintained the integrity of his original vision in the final piece .
tendency [noun]

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

Ex: There is a natural tendency for people to resist change .
tendentious [adjective]

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

Ex: The tendentious nature of the speech divided the audience .
submissive [adjective]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

Ex: The submissive nature of the character in the novel highlighted the power dynamics at play .

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

Ex: The conquered nation was brought to submission , agreeing to all the terms imposed by the victors .

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

Ex: Conservatism often opposes rapid social change and advocates for gradual reform .
conservative [adjective]

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

Ex: The conservative religious group opposed any changes to their traditional practices or doctrines .

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

Ex: The conservatory 's curriculum emphasized not only technical proficiency but also creativity and artistic expression , fostering a well-rounded education for aspiring performers .
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: Length measurements can be written in decimal form , such as 2.5 meters or 6.75 inches .

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

Ex: She won the gold medal in the decathlon at the Olympic Games , earning recognition as the world 's greatest all-around athlete .
decapod [noun]

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

effulgent [adjective]

radiant and brilliant in appearance

Ex: The painting captured the effulgent glow of a summer sunset .
primeval [adjective]

related to a distant past

Ex: The region is home to primeval landscapes that have remained unchanged for millennia .
primitive [adjective]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

Ex: The discovery of primitive plants helped scientists understand ancient ecosystems .
primordial [adjective]

belonging to the beginning of time

Ex: The primordial instincts of survival are deeply rooted in the human psyche .

an act or remark that results in the loss of one's honor

indignant [adjective]

feeling angry because of a mistake or injustice