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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 7

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SAT Word Skills 1
vivacious
vivacious
[Adjective]

full of life and energy

Ex: The actress played the role of a vivacious and charismatic character in the movie. 
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vivacity
vivacity
[noun]

the quality of being full of life and energy

Ex: Her vivacity was infectious, brightening up the entire room. 
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to vivify
to vivify
[Verb]

to revive something or restore its vitality

Ex: The motivational speaker's words had the power to vivify even the most disheartened individuals. 
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vivisection

a very harsh and thorough examination or analysis

Ex: The film critic's vivisection of the movie's plot exposed its numerous inconsistencies and plot holes. 
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to migrate

to move from a country or region in search of a better job or living conditions

Ex: Due to limited employment opportunities in their hometown, many young adults migrate to urban areas in search of better career prospects. 
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migratory
migratory
[Adjective]

regularly travelling from one place to another, often following seasonal work opportunities

Ex: Migratory farm workers move from state to state following the harvest season. 
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desolate
desolate
[Adjective]

(of a place) lacking inhabitants or signs of life, often causing a sense of loneliness or abandonment

Ex: The abandoned house stood in a desolate state, with broken windows and overgrown weeds. 
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to despair

to fail to keep hope

Ex: He despaired about finding a job in such a competitive market. 
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desperado
desperado
[noun]

a person who is reckless, lawless, and often involved in criminal activities

Ex: The sheriff warned the townsfolk to be on the lookout for the desperado who had been causing trouble in the region. 
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desperate
desperate
[Adjective]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Ex: Her eyes looked desperate after hearing the bad news. 
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parable
parable
[noun]

a short, simple story that teaches a moral lesson

Ex: The teacher used a parable to explain the importance of honesty. 
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paradigm
paradigm
[noun]

a very typical example or model of something that sets a standard or pattern

Ex: The new smartphone design became a paradigm of sleek, modern technology in the industry. 
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paradox
paradox
[noun]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

Ex: It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it becomes to make a decision. 
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paragon
paragon
[noun]

a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality or trait

Ex: The organization was a paragon of efficiency, streamlining processes and achieving remarkable productivity. 
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infamous
infamous
[Adjective]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

Ex: The criminal was infamous for his string of bank robberies across the country. 
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infamy
infamy
[noun]

a very wrong and evil act

Ex: The act of child exploitation and trafficking carried out by the criminal network was an act of infamy that shocked the world. 
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odious
odious
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

Ex: The dictator's policies were widely regarded as odious. 
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odium
odium
[noun]

an intense sense of dislike that is accompanied with repulsion

Ex: The band's new album has been met with odium from critics and fans alike. 
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degeneracy

the decline of moral principles

Ex: The professor's controversial theories were met with accusations of intellectual degeneracy by his peers. 
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degenerate
degenerate
[Adjective]

having deteriorated or declined in quality, value, or condition from an original or better state

Ex: The degenerate values promoted by some media outlets were criticized for their negative influence on society. 
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