SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 49

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SAT Word Skills 3
unbearable [adjective]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site made the working conditions unbearable .
unbecoming [adjective]

not appropriate or attractive, often in a way that goes against accepted standards or social norms

Ex: The teacher addressed the students ' unbecoming conduct during the school assembly , emphasizing the importance of respect .
unbelief [noun]

the state of not holding or accepting beliefs

Ex: John 's unbelief in traditional medicine made him hesitant to accept the doctor 's prescribed treatment for his illness .
unbridled [adjective]

lacking restraint, often suggesting a wild nature

Ex: As the sun set , the horses galloped across the field with unbridled energy , expressing their untamed nature .
unfounded [adjective]

having no basis in fact or reality, making something unreliable or untrue

Ex: Her concerns about the company 's financial stability were unfounded , as it had a strong track record of profitability .

to do business with another person or company

Ex: He had to go to the city hall to transact some legal business related to his property .

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

Ex: Great art has the ability to transcend time and cultural boundaries .

to knowingly violate regulations or agreements

Ex: Students who transgress academic integrity face severe consequences , including expulsion , for cheating on exams .

to transform words from one writing system to another

Ex: The computer program can automatically transliterate characters from Japanese to Romanized script .
translucent [adjective]

permitting light to pass through but making objects on the other side appear blurred

Ex: The jellyfish had a translucent body , glowing softly in the dark waters .

to emit vapor or gaseous substances into the atmosphere

Ex: The industrial process involved heating the material until it transpired various gases .
subacid [adjective]

having a subtle sour taste

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to bring something or someone under control, often using authority or force

Ex: The military intervention has successfully subdued the insurgency in the region .

to go down or settle, either by sinking or gently lowering, as in buildings, on the ground, or in water

Ex: The construction site remained stable as the soil beneath the foundation slowly subsided .

to bring someone to a state of consciousness, typically by administering medical aid or CPR

Ex: The doctor successfully resuscitated the patient after they went into cardiac arrest .

the act of bringing something into activity after a period of disuse

Ex: The abandoned factory saw a resurrection as it transformed into a bustling workspace following years of neglect .
resurgent [adjective]

bouncing back with newfound strength

Ex: The athlete 's resurgent determination led to personal bests after a period of injury .

the act of starting again after a pause or interruption

Ex: Following a short break , the students returned to their desks for the resumption of the lesson .

a person who answers or reacts

Ex: During the interview , the job applicant proved to be an articulate respondent , addressing each question with clarity .