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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: Her vivacious energy brightened up the whole room .
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vivacity
vivacity
[noun]

the quality of being full of life and energy

Ex: Despite the challenges , she maintained her vivacity and optimism .
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to vivify
to vivify
[Verb]

to revive something or restore its vitality

Ex: The arrival of spring vivifies nature, as dormant plants awaken and burst into vibrant colors.
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vivisection

a very harsh and thorough examination or analysis

Ex: The journalist 's vivisection of the political candidate 's speech highlighted its inconsistencies and lack of substance .
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to migrate

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

Ex: Skilled workers in the tech industry frequently migrate to tech hubs like Silicon Valley .
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migratory
migratory
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Seasonal hotels employ migratory staff to handle peak tourist periods .
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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: He found himself in a desolate alley , silent and shadowed .
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to despair

to fail to keep hope

Ex: They despaired when their team conceded the winning goal in the final minutes of the game .
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desperado
desperado
[noun]

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

Ex: The desperado's wanted poster was plastered across the town , offering a reward for any information leading to his capture .
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desperate
desperate
[Adjective]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Ex: Her voice sounded desperate when she talked about her past .
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parable
parable
[noun]

a short, simple story that teaches a moral lesson

Ex: The parable's message was clear : compassion outweighs judgment .
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paradigm
paradigm
[noun]

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

Ex: The research study provided a paradigm for understanding the relationship between diet and health .
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paradox
paradox
[noun]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

Ex: The famous paradox of Schrödinger 's cat illustrates the complexity of quantum mechanics .
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paragon
paragon
[noun]

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

Ex: His dedication to his craft made him a paragon of commitment and skill .
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infamous
infamous
[Adjective]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

Ex: The politician 's infamous speech sparked outrage and controversy nationwide .
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infamy
infamy
[noun]

a very wrong and evil act

Ex: The dictator 's brutal massacre of innocent civilians will forever be remembered as an infamy.
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odious
odious
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

Ex: Corruption is an odious feature of the administration .
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odium
odium
[noun]

an intense sense of dislike that is accompanied with repulsion

Ex: The thought of eating a spoonful of raw slugs makes my skin crawl with odium.
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degeneracy

the decline of moral principles

Ex: The moral degeneracy of society was evident in the widespread corruption and disregard for ethical principles .
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degenerate
degenerate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His degenerate behavior led to his expulsion from the prestigious university .
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