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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: Critics accused the film of promoting jingo sentiments by glorifying war .
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jingoist
jingoist
[noun]

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

Ex: The politician’s jingoist rhetoric appealed to those who believed in the unquestioned superiority of their nation.
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enormity
enormity
[noun]

the quality of being shockingly bad or morally wrong

Ex: World leaders condemned the enormity of the terrorist act .
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enormous
enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .
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enormousness

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

Ex: The enormousness of the universe is still a topic of exploration and wonder .
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to allege
to allege
[Verb]

to say something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: The witness decided to allege that he had seen the suspect near the crime scene , but there was no concrete evidence .
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allegiance

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

Ex: The secret society demanded complete allegiance from its members .
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allegory
allegory
[noun]

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

Ex: Animal Farm stands as a political allegory.
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to crave
to crave
[Verb]

to strongly desire or seek something

Ex: As a health enthusiast , he rarely craves sugary snacks .
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craven
craven
[Adjective]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

Ex: He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute .
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idealist
idealist
[noun]

a person who values principles and ideals over practicality

Ex: While some viewed him as naive , others admired him as a true idealist who always stood up for his beliefs .
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to idealize

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

Ex: Some advertisements idealize lifestyles to make products more appealing .
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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: Government employees often receive a pension as part of their retirement benefits .
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pensive
pensive
[Adjective]

engaged in deep or serious thought

Ex: She often grew pensive during walks in nature , finding solace in quiet contemplation .
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suffrage
suffrage
[noun]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

Ex: Universal suffrage ensures that all adult citizens have the right to vote.
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suffragist

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

Ex: As a suffragist, she tirelessly penned articles and delivered speeches , making her voice heard .
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corpulence

the state of being overweight or obese

Ex: Societal attitudes towards corpulence have evolved over time , with many now advocating for body positivity regardless of size .
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corpulent
corpulent
[Adjective]

excessively overweight or obese

Ex: The fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately representing people of all body types , especially those who are corpulent.
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corpuscle
corpuscle
[noun]

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

Ex: During an infection, the number of white corpuscles in the body can increase to fight off pathogens.
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