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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: The rapid consumption of fuel raised concerns about sustainability. 
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consumptive
consumptive
[Adjective]

characterized by excessive or wasteful use of resources

Ex: The old factory was consumptive, using too much energy for minimal output. 
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to jeopardize

to put something or someone in danger

Ex: Releasing that confidential document might jeopardize our negotiations with the other firm. 
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jeopardy
jeopardy
[noun]

in the risk of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed

Ex: His reckless behavior often placed him in jeopardy. 
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to augur
to augur
[Verb]

to predict future events based on omens or signs

Ex: The ancient tribe used the flight patterns of birds to augur the outcomes of their battles. 
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augury
augury
[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden storm was seen as an augury of troubled times ahead. 
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to quarter

to divide something into four equal parts

Ex: Please quarter the apple so we can share it equally. 
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quartet
quartet
[noun]

a musical piece written for four singers or instruments

Ex: The piano quartet was the highlight of the evening's performance. 
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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: He showed me a Shakespeare quarto he had just acquired for his collection. 
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quartan
quartan
[noun]

a fever from malaria that returns every four days

Ex: Malaria medications helped in reducing the intensity of his quartan episodes. 
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misogamy
misogamy
[noun]

a strong dislike for marriage

Ex: Sarah's experiences growing up led her to develop misogamy and a preference for solitude. 
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misogynist

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

Ex: The conference on women's rights was disrupted by a group of misogynists. 
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misogyny
misogyny
[noun]

the feeling of hatred or discrimination against women

Ex: She wrote an article highlighting the subtle misogyny present in the advertising industry. 
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contrite
contrite
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She wrote a contrite letter to apologize for her mistakes. 
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contrition

a feeling of deep regret for a wrongdoing

Ex: The thief's contrition became evident when he returned the stolen items and sought forgiveness. 
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fanatic
fanatic
[noun]

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

Ex: The protest was peaceful until a group of fanatics began shouting radical slogans. 
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fanatical
fanatical
[Adjective]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about something

Ex: The town was wary of the group's fanatical teachings and their intense recruitment efforts. 
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fanaticism

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

Ex: The novel explored the dangers of religious fanaticism and its impact on society. 
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precarious
precarious
[Adjective]

unstable or insecure, often causing anxiety

Ex: The company's finances were in a precarious state, with bankruptcy looming on the horizon. 
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precaution

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

Ex: As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home. 
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