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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 15

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susceptible
susceptible
[Adjective]

easily affected by external factors

Ex: Delicate plants are susceptible to frost. 
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susceptibility

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

Ex: Smokers have a higher susceptibility to lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses. 
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to venture

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

Ex: It took courage for the astronauts to venture into outer space where one small error could prove fatal. 
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to regress

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

Ex: After months of therapy, his anger issues regressed when life stresses overwhelmed his coping skills. 
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regression

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

Ex: After making significant progress, the team experienced a regression in their performance, causing setbacks in the project. 
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prig
prig
[noun]

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

Ex: John was such a prig, always lecturing everyone about proper etiquette and criticizing their behavior. 
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priggish
priggish
[Adjective]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

Ex: She was known for her priggish attitude, always correcting others' grammar and pronunciation. 
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illicit
illicit
[Adjective]

not morally or socially acceptable

Ex: Some religions consider consumption of alcohol to be illicit based on doctrine prohibiting intoxication. 
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illiterate
illiterate
[Adjective]

lacking the ability to read and write in any language

Ex: Many children in impoverished countries are still illiterate due to a lack of access to education. 
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antithesis

the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

Ex: Dark is the antithesis of light, just as ignorance is the antithesis of knowledge. 
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antitoxin
antitoxin
[noun]

an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin

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luscious
luscious
[Adjective]

sexually attractive and very seductive

Ex: The model's luscious hair cascaded down her back, drawing attention to her stunning features. 
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lustrous
lustrous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She had a lustrous career on Broadway spanning decades. 
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to luxuriate

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

Ex: Thanks to the abundant rainfall that season, the tropical orchids luxuriated on the forest floor, exploding with lush blooms. 
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luxurious
luxurious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She indulged in a luxurious spa treatment, complete with massages and facials. 
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