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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 36

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SAT Word Skills 1
jingo
jingo
[noun]

a person who strongly advocates for war and aggressive nationalism

Ex: The novel portrayed the protagonist as a jingo, blindly advocating for military actions. 
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jingoist
jingoist
[noun]

someone who very strongly believes that their country is far more superior than other countries

Ex: The jingoist politician's campaign was based on aggressive national pride and a promise to show military might. 
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enormity
enormity
[noun]

the quality of being shockingly bad or morally wrong

Ex: The novel revealed the enormity of the corruption within the system. 
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enormous
enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
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enormousness

the quality of being exceptionally large in size, extent, or quantity

Ex: The project's success highlighted the enormousness of the team's dedication and effort. 
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to allege
to allege
[Verb]

to say something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: Parents of the student allege that the school did not take the bullying complaints seriously. 
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allegiance

a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief

Ex: His allegiance to the football team was unwavering, attending every match regardless of the weather. 
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allegory
allegory
[noun]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

Ex: The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic allegory depicting the soul's journey toward salvation. 
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to crave
to crave
[Verb]

to strongly desire or seek something

Ex: As the concert date approached, fans craved the chance to see their favorite band live. 
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craven
craven
[Adjective]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

Ex: The knight's craven behavior shocked the kingdom, as he fled the battlefield leaving his comrades behind. 
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idealist
idealist
[noun]

a person who values principles and ideals over practicality

Ex: Even though everyone told her it was impractical, the idealist in her believed she could make a difference with her small charity. 
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to idealize

to perceive or portray something as being better or more perfect than it actually is

Ex: Romantic movies often idealize relationships, setting unrealistic expectations. 
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ideology
ideology
[noun]

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a community or nation

Ex: The nation's founding ideology emphasized freedom and equality for all. 
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pension
pension
[noun]

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

Ex: My grandfather's pension allows him to travel during his retirement. 
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pensive
pensive
[Adjective]

engaged in deep or serious thought

Ex: She sat by the window, her pensive expression reflecting her deep thoughts. 
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suffrage
suffrage
[noun]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

Ex: Some countries still restrict suffrage based on gender, age, or socio-economic status. 
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suffragist

a person who campaigns for the right to vote, especially for women's voting rights

Ex: Despite facing societal pressure, suffragists remained determined in their quest for equal voting rights. 
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corpulence

the state of being overweight or obese

Ex: As he aged, he struggled with his increasing corpulence and found it challenging to maintain an active lifestyle. 
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corpulent
corpulent
[Adjective]

excessively overweight or obese

Ex: The king's corpulent figure filled the grand throne. 
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corpuscle
corpuscle
[noun]

a small cell, particularly a red or white blood cell, and sometimes encompassing platelets

Ex: The doctor examined the slide under the microscope to analyze the corpuscles in the blood sample. 
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