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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 40

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SAT Word Skills 1
consumption

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

Ex: Daily consumption of packaged goods has risen steadily .
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consumptive
consumptive
[Adjective]

characterized by excessive or wasteful use of resources

Ex: The consumptive habits of the previous management left the company in debt .
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to jeopardize

to put something or someone in danger

Ex: Ignored warnings jeopardized the safety of those involved .
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jeopardy
jeopardy
[noun]

in the risk of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed

Ex: The firefighters put their lives in jeopardy to save the people in the burning building .
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to augur
to augur
[Verb]

to predict future events based on omens or signs

Ex: He felt that the sudden drop in temperature augured an early winter .
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augury
augury
[noun]

a sign, omen, or event interpreted as foretelling future outcomes, often fateful ones

Ex: The cracked mirror was an augury of bad luck in folklore .
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to quarter

to divide something into four equal parts

Ex: The map is designed to quarter the area into manageable sections for exploration .
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quartet
quartet
[noun]

a musical piece written for four singers or instruments

Ex: The jazz quartet featured a saxophone , trumpet , bass , and drums .
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quarto
quarto
[noun]

a book size that results from folding printed sheets twice to create four leaves, making eight pages

Ex: The bookstore had a section dedicated to quartos, showcasing their larger size compared to typical books .
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quartan
quartan
[noun]

a fever from malaria that returns every four days

Ex: After his trip to the rainforest , he suffered from a quartan, making him bedridden for weeks .
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misogamy
misogamy
[noun]

a strong dislike for marriage

Ex: The novel explored the protagonist 's journey from misogamy to accepting the idea of commitment .
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misogynist

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

Ex: Jane stopped dating him when she realized his misogynist tendencies.
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misogyny
misogyny
[noun]

the feeling of hatred or discrimination against women

Ex: The comedian's routine was criticized for perpetuating misogyny and harmful stereotypes about women.
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contrite
contrite
[Adjective]

expressing or experiencing deep regret or guilt because of a wrong act that one has committed

Ex: The defendant ’s contrite statement was aimed at gaining leniency from the judge .
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contrition

a feeling of deep regret for a wrongdoing

Ex: In moments of quiet reflection , he felt contrition for his past actions and resolved to make amends .
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fanatic
fanatic
[noun]

an overenthusiastic individual, especially one who is devoted to a radical political or religious cause

Ex: The group was led by a fanatic who believed strongly in his radical ideology .
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fanatical
fanatical
[Adjective]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about something

Ex: She has a fanatical approach to fitness , adhering strictly to a rigorous workout regime .
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fanaticism

the extreme political or religious beliefs often accompanied by intolerance for different views

Ex: His fanaticism for the sport went beyond passion ; he would argue with anyone who disagreed with his team 's superiority .
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precarious
precarious
[Adjective]

unstable or insecure, often causing anxiety

Ex: The political climate was precarious, leading to widespread uncertainty among the citizens .
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precaution

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

Ex: Before going on the hike , she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts .
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