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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 15

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SAT Word Skills 2
susceptible
[Adjective]

easily affected by external factors

Ex: Patients undergoing chemotherapy are advised to avoid live virus vaccines as their immune systems are susceptible to active infections during treatment .
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the tendency or capacity to be easily affected or influenced by something

Ex: Areas with high poverty levels tend to have susceptibility to pollution-related illnesses
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to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

Ex: ventured deep into the mountains , hoping to find a hidden treasure .
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to move back to an earlier pattern of behavior that was problematic, or immature

Ex: Stress from the pandemic caused some children regress back to bedwetting or tantrum behaviors they had outgrown .
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a return to a previous or earlier stage of development, behavior, or condition

Ex: Isolated cultures regression over time .
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prig
[noun]

an individual who behaves in an excessively moralistic manner, often displaying an attitude of superiority toward others

Ex: During family events , Uncle Joe always found something to disapprovingly nitpick about others ' behavior , earning him the nickname " the insufferable prig" .
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priggish
[Adjective]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

Ex: priggish neighbor always complained about the noise , even though the party was well within the noise ordinance .
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illicit
[Adjective]

not morally or socially acceptable

Ex: She was caught illicit substances at the border .
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illiterate
[Adjective]

lacking the ability to read and write in any language

Ex: Literacy programs aim to reduce illiteracy by teaching basic reading and writing skills illiterate populations .
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the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

Ex: Throughout his career , Dostoyevsky explored antitheses like good vs evil , faith vs doubt .
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antitoxin
[noun]

an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin

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luscious
[Adjective]

sexually attractive and very seductive

Ex: The actress was known for luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .
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lustrous
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having an outstanding level of excellence achieved through dedicated effort and achievement

Ex: Picasso left behind an lustrous artistic legacy as one of the most influential painters in the history of modern art .
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(of plants and animals) to grow and spread out very well in favorable conditions

Ex: Where the river emptied into the lake , cattails and luxuriated, their populations multiplying rapidly in the optimal conditions .
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luxurious
[Adjective]

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

Ex: He enjoyed luxurious lifestyle , traveling in private jets and staying at five-star hotels .
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