SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 41

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integral

[Adjective]

considered a necessary and important part of something

Ex: Regular exercise is integral to maintaining good physical health .

integrity

[noun]

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

Ex: She worked hard to ensure the integrity of the project was intact .

tendency

[noun]

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

Ex: His tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .

tendentious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The politician ’s tendentious statements often fueled public controversy .

submissive

[Adjective]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

Ex: His submissive behavior in the relationship showed his willingness to prioritize his partner ’s needs over his own .

submission

[noun]

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

Ex: Her submission to the authority of the ruling party was evident in her compliance with their policies .

conservatism

[noun]

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

Ex: Conservatism promotes a strong sense of community and social cohesion .

conservative

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company adopted a conservative approach to risk management .

conservatory

[noun]

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

Ex: As a faculty member at the conservatory, he was dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists and instilling in them a deep appreciation for their craft .

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: Decimal fractions allow for precise representations of quantities, enabling accurate calculations in various fields, including science, engineering, and finance.

decathlon

[noun]

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

Ex: He struggled with fatigue during the final events of the decathlon but summoned the strength to finish strong and earn a podium spot .

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 actor stood under the effulgent stage lights , commanding attention .

effulgence

[noun]

having a radiant quality

primeval

[Adjective]

related to a distant past

Ex: Standing among the towering trees , she felt a connection to the primeval wilderness .

primitive

[Adjective]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

Ex: The island 's ecosystem still contains primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries .

primordial

[Adjective]

belonging to the beginning of time

Ex: The primordial soup theory posits that life on Earth originated from simple organic molecules .

indignity

[noun]

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

indignant

[Adjective]

feeling angry because of a mistake or injustice

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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 41