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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 33

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SAT Word Skills 1

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

Ex: The suspects the woman of being the mastermind behind the crime .
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suspense
[noun]

a state of uncertainty or indecision

Ex: The long pause before announcing the winner filled the room with suspense.
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suspicious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Isuspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .
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collective
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The board issued collective statement in support of the new policy changes .
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collector
[noun]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

Ex: The collector spent years scouring flea markets and estate sales to find rare and valuable artifacts for their collection .
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visceral
[Adjective]

regarding or involving the internal organs

Ex: Visceral fat surrounds internal organs and is associated with increased risk of metabolic diseases , such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders .
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viscid
[Adjective]

having a thick and sticky texture, similar to glue

Ex: The viscid oil coated the surface of the pan, preventing the food from sticking.
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viscosity
[noun]

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

Ex: Cold temperatures can increase viscosity of some liquids , making them less fluid .
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viscount
[noun]

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

Ex: The title viscount has historical significance in British traditions .
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viscous
[Adjective]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

Ex: viscous substance oozed slowly from the container .
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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 anthropocentric belief .
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the belief that human perspectives and values are the most important in understanding the world

Ex: Conservationists argue anthropocentrism harms wildlife by prioritizing human wants .
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a group of primates that includes human beings, as well as other species that are closely related to humans

Ex: The scientist dedicated her life to studying the behavior and habitats of anthropoid apes in the wild.
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the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

Ex: anthropology explores human evolution , genetics , and physical adaptations through the study of fossils , primates , and modern human populations .
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anthropomorphous
[Adjective]

looking or shaped similar to a human

Ex: Among the various robot designs , the company chose the anthropomorphous one to make users feel at ease .
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oblivion
[noun]

the state of being completely forgotten or overlooked

Ex: The actor , once a household name , gradually descended oblivion after his prime years in the industry .
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oblivious
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lacking conscious awareness of something

Ex: The children oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .
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fortitude
[noun]

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

Ex: Facing financial difficulties fortitude, she managed to stay optimistic .
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to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

Ex: The historical site was fortified with modern technology to preserve its integrity .
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fortuitous
[Adjective]

occurring by chance and not intention

Ex: The timing of their meeting fortuitous, as they both happened to be in the same place at the same time .
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