SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 33

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to suspect [verb]

to think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof

Ex: He began to suspect his business partner of embezzling funds when discrepancies appeared in the accounts .

suspense [noun]

a state of uncertainty or indecision

Ex: Everyone held their breath in suspense as the magician prepared his most dangerous trick .

suspicious [adjective]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details .

collective [adjective]

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

Ex: The team 's collective effort led to the successful completion of the project ahead of schedule .

collector [noun]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

Ex: The museum reached out to a renowned artifact collector to procure pieces for their upcoming exhibit .

visceral [adjective]

regarding or involving the internal organs

Ex: Visceral pain originates from internal organs , such as the stomach or intestines , and may feel deep or poorly localized .

viscid [adjective]

having a thick and sticky texture, similar to glue

Ex:

viscosity [noun]

the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, indicating its thickness or stickiness

Ex: Cold temperatures can increase the viscosity of some liquids , making them less fluid .

viscount [noun]

a noble title below an earl but above a baron, used mainly in the UK

Ex: The town 's annual festival always began with a speech from the reigning viscount , a tradition going back centuries .

viscous [adjective]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

Ex: Mechanics recommend using less viscous oils in colder temperatures to maintain engine performance .

anthropocentric [adjective]

centered on or viewing things in terms of human values and experiences

Ex: The idea that the Earth exists solely for human use is an anthropocentric belief .

anthropocentrism [noun]

the belief that human perspectives and values are the most important in understanding the world

Ex: The debate about deforestation often centers around the conflict between economic growth and challenging anthropocentrism .

anthropoid [adjective]

having characteristics similar to those of humans

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anthropology [noun]

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

Ex: Anthropology is the study of human societies , cultures , and their development across time and space .

anthropomorphous [adjective]

looking or shaped similar to a human

Ex: The shadow on the cave wall had an anthropomorphous outline , looking eerily like a standing person .

oblivion [noun]

the state of being completely forgotten or overlooked

Ex: The actor , once a household name , gradually descended into oblivion after his prime years in the industry .

oblivious [adjective]

lacking conscious awareness of something

Ex: He was so engrossed in his book that he was oblivious to the commotion around him .

fortitude [noun]

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

Ex: He showed great fortitude in overcoming the challenges of his career .

to fortify [verb]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

Ex: The army began to fortify their position by constructing additional barriers and trenches .

fortuitous [adjective]

happening unexpectedly in a way that brings good fortune or benefit

Ex: The timing of the job offer was fortuitous , arriving just as he was about to give up .

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