SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 37

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euphemism [noun]

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

Ex: The phrase ' passed away ' is a common euphemism for ' died , ' used to soften the harsh reality of death .

euphonious [adjective]

pleasing to the ear

Ex: The euphonious notes of the piano drifted through the room , creating a peaceful atmosphere .

euphony [noun]

a harmonious combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear

Ex: The poet 's use of euphony in her verses created a melodious and soothing effect that captivated her readers .

euphoria [noun]

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

Ex: He described the moment of victory as pure euphoria .

euphoric [adjective]

feeling intense excitement and happiness

Ex: Holding her newborn baby for the first time , she experienced a wave of euphoric love and gratitude .

unanimity [noun]

a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

Ex: The committee reached unanimity on the new policy changes .

unanimous [adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: Members of the jury reached a unanimous verdict after deliberation .

arrogant [adjective]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Ex: Her arrogant demeanor alienated her from her peers , leaving her with few friends .

to arrogate [verb]

to claim a right, title, or authority to something, often without proper justification

Ex: In the absence of the manager , he arrogated the responsibility of making the final decision on the project .

voluble [adjective]

characterized by a ready and continuous flow of speech

Ex: The witness was surprisingly voluble under cross-examination .

voluminous [adjective]

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

Ex: The fashion show featured voluminous skirts inspired by Renaissance styles .

voluptuous [adjective]

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

Ex: Her voluptuous curves filled out the elegant gown , accentuating her feminine silhouette .

deceit [noun]

a tendency toward dishonesty, falseness, or misleading behavior

Ex: She refused to tolerate deceit in personal relationships and ended the partnership .

deceitful [adjective]

displaying behavior that hides true intentions or feelings to mislead or trick

Ex: The deceitful politician made false promises during the campaign to gain votes .

to deceive [verb]

to make a person believe something untrue

Ex: It 's unethical to deceive customers with false advertising claims .

to manifest [verb]

to clearly dispaly something

Ex: His dedication to the project manifested in the thoroughness of his work .

to manifold [verb]

to produce several copies or duplicates of something

Ex: The secretary was asked to manifold the report for all the team members .

dead heat [noun]

a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time

Ex: The final score was a dead heat , leaving the judges to decide the winner based on other factors .

deadlock [noun]

a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement

Ex: Due to a deadlock between the investors , the merger plans were put on hold indefinitely .

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