SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 38

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SAT Word Skills 1

to change organic material into stone or a stone-like substance

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petrous [adjective]

relating to the hard part of the skull near the ear

Ex: The archaeologist carefully examined the petrous part of the skull for DNA extraction .

the tendency to display childlike irritability and fussiness

Ex: The actress 's petulance was on full display when she complained about her dressing room .
petulant [adjective]

showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters

Ex: The weather made him petulant , snapping at minor inconveniences .
alchemy [noun]

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

Ex: In his quest for wealth , the medieval scientist dedicated years to the art of alchemy , hoping to produce gold .

a chronic condition characterized by excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol

Ex: After years of battling alcoholism , she finally sought help through a rehabilitation center .
lunacy [noun]

behavior that seems eccentric, irrational, or extremely foolish

Ex: Trying to cross the busy highway on foot was not bravery but lunacy .
lunar [adjective]

relating to the moon

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lunatic [noun]

a person who is mentally ill or exhibits extreme irrational behavior

Ex: The novel featured a detective chasing a lunatic with dangerous visions .
usurious [adjective]

charging interest rates that are excessively high, to the point of being unreasonable

Ex: The bank faced legal action for imposing usurious fees on unsuspecting customers .
to usurp [verb]

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

Ex: The prince was accused of trying to usurp his elder brother 's position .
usury [noun]

the practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, considered unethical or illegal

Ex: He made a fortune through usury , preying on desperate borrowers .
to daunt [verb]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

Ex: Despite her determination , the complexity of the task daunted the student , causing her to doubt her abilities .
daunting [adjective]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

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dauntless [adjective]

showing courage and determination

Ex: His dauntless spirit helped him climb the highest mountain .

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

Ex: In the margin of his notebook , he would often scribble random thoughts and ideas during lectures .
scribe [noun]

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

Ex: Before the invention of the printing press , scribes played a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge by copying books by hand .
scriptural [adjective]

regarding anything related to or found in the Bible

Ex: The artwork depicted scriptural scenes , illustrating stories from the Bible with vivid detail .