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: The detective suspects the woman of being the mastermind behind the crime .

suspense

[noun]

a state of uncertainty or indecision

Ex: The long pause before announcing the winner filled the room with unbearable suspense.

suspicious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .

collective

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The board issued a collective statement in support of the new policy changes .

collector

[noun]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

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

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 .

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.

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 title of viscount has historical significance in British traditions .

viscous

[Adjective]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

Ex: The viscous substance oozed slowly from the container .

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: Conservationists argue that anthropocentrism harms wildlife by prioritizing human wants .

anthropoid

[Adjective]

having characteristics similar to those of humans

Ex: The costume was distinctly anthropoid, with a humanoid silhouette .

anthropology

[noun]

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

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

anthropomorphous

[Adjective]

looking or shaped similar to a human

Ex: Among the various robot designs , the company chose the most anthropomorphous one to make users feel at ease .

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: The children were oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .

fortitude

[noun]

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

Ex: Facing financial difficulties with fortitude, she managed to stay optimistic .

to fortify

[Verb]

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

Ex: The historical site was carefully fortified with modern technology to preserve its integrity .

fortuitous

[Adjective]

happening unexpectedly in a way that brings good fortune or benefit

Ex: The fortuitous alignment of events made the project a success .

SAT Word Skills 1

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