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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 22

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SAT Word Skills 4
unremitting
unremitting
[Adjective]

maintaining constant intensity over time

Ex: Despite the challenges , their unremitting support for the cause never wavered .
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to unravel

to undo or separate the threads or strands of something woven, knitted, or intertwined

Ex: The old carpet was unraveled for recycling.
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unimpeachable
unimpeachable
[Adjective]

reliable and true to the point of being unquestionable

Ex: The witnesses ' unimpeachable testimony convinced the jury of the defendant 's innocence .
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servitude
servitude
[noun]

a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions

Ex: Human trafficking victims often suffer from prolonged periods of servitude, subjected to physical and psychological abuse .
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servile
servile
[Adjective]

very keen to please and obey others

Ex: The servile manner in which he answered every command highlighted his fear of losing his position .
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competence

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

Ex: Her competence as a manager led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction in her department .
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competent
competent
[Adjective]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

Ex: The pilot 's competent navigation skills enabled a smooth and safe flight despite adverse weather conditions .
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competitor

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: As the oldest competitor in the tournament , he inspired many with his perseverance .
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to evoke
to evoke
[Verb]

to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

Ex: The vintage photographs on the wall served to evoke a sense of history and tradition in the small café .
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evocation
evocation
[noun]

the act of bringing an image, memory, or feeling to one’s mind

Ex: The writer ’s description of the bustling market was an evocation of his time in the city .
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amphitheater

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

Ex: Visitors could explore the remnants of the old amphitheater during their tour of the ancient city .
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amphibious
amphibious
[Adjective]

adapted to operate both on land and in water

Ex: The military used amphibious assault vehicles during the beach landing operation.
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to dissatisfy

to fail to make someone pleased

Ex: The product ’s performance may dissatisfy those expecting better results .
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dissimilar
dissimilar
[Adjective]

(of two or more things) not having common qualities

Ex: Their educational backgrounds are dissimilar, one having studied engineering and the other literature .
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disputation

a structured academic discussion on a thesis

Ex: He prepared extensively for the disputation scheduled for next week .
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disputatious
disputatious
[Adjective]

having a tendency to disagree and argue

Ex: Her disputatious remarks during the debate earned her a reputation for being difficult to work with .
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to pervade

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

Ex: A sense of calmness and tranquility pervaded the yoga studio , providing a peaceful space for practitioners .
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pervasive
pervasive
[Adjective]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

Ex: Insects are a pervasive presence in tropical rainforests , occupying every niche of the ecosystem .
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perverse
perverse
[Adjective]

inclined to act stubbornly and to hang on to what is wrong

Ex: He took a perverse pleasure in contradicting every suggestion , regardless of its merit .
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perversion

the act of corrupting the original state of something

Ex: His actions were seen as a perversion of the principles the organization was founded on .
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