SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 15

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susceptible [adjective]

easily affected by external factors

Ex: Patients undergoing chemotherapy are advised to avoid live virus vaccines as their immune systems are more susceptible to active infections during treatment .

susceptibility [noun]

the tendency or capacity to be easily affected or influenced by something

Ex: Areas with high poverty levels tend to have greater susceptibility to pollution-related illnesses

to venture [verb]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

Ex: He ventured across the country to start a new life in an unfamiliar city .

to regress [verb]

to move back to an earlier pattern of behavior that was problematic, or immature

Ex: Stress from the pandemic caused some children to regress back to bedwetting or tantrum behaviors they had outgrown .

regression [noun]

a return to a previous or earlier stage of development, behavior, or condition

Ex: Isolated cultures face regression over time .

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 old prig " .

priggish [adjective]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

Ex: The priggish neighbor always complained about the noise , even though the party was well within the noise ordinance .

illicit [adjective]

not morally or socially acceptable

Ex: He was involved in an illicit relationship that caused a scandal .

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 to illiterate populations .

antithesis [noun]

the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

Ex: Throughout his career , Dostoyevsky explored psychological antitheses like good vs evil , faith vs doubt .

antitoxin [noun]

an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin

luscious [adjective]

sexually attractive and very seductive

Ex: His luscious eyes were a deep brown , full of warmth and kindness .

lustrous [adjective]

having an outstanding level of excellence achieved through dedicated effort and achievement

Ex: Picasso left behind an incomparably lustrous artistic legacy as one of the most influential painters in the history of modern art .

to luxuriate [verb]

(of plants and animals) to grow and spread out very well in favorable conditions

Ex: Where cattle had access to shady trees and a running stream , the grass luxuriated in a thick , verdant carpet ideal for grazing .

luxurious [adjective]

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

Ex: The luxurious silk dress she wore to the gala event caught everyone 's attention .

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