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SAT Word Skills 2
recluse [noun]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

Ex: The reporters struggled to get any information from the celebrity who had become a recluse since her scandal broke .
reclusive [adjective]

(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world

Ex: Rumors swirled about mysterious activities taking place within the heavily secured and reclusive military base .

a critical remark

Ex: His speech received animadversions from several colleagues .

a tiny animal, typically visible only under a microscope

Ex: In his pioneering studies of animalcules , Leeuwenhoek documented countless varieties of protozoa , bacteria and other microscopic creatures .

to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people

Ex: The lively music animated the festival , creating an atmosphere of celebration .

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

Ex: The company takeover left many feeling betrayed and stirred up animosity among longtime employees .
animus [noun]

a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something

Ex: Some groups maintain animus against certain scientific theories that conflict with their core doctrines .

a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

Ex: Despite no evidence , she could n’t shake the presentiment that her job was in jeopardy .

a statement about an offense made by a jury based on their own knowledge

Ex: No formal charges had been filed but rumors of misconduct led the jury to introduce their own presentment of the case .

a loud, forceful, and emphatic speech, often in an angry or aggressive tone

Ex: Activists spoke with vehemence about their cause , loudly demanding immediate political action .
vehement [adjective]

expressing strong emotions, typically anger

Ex: Their vehement disagreement about the issue nearly led to a heated argument .

to make a slight shaking movement, often as a result of external factors such as wind, movement, or vibrations

Ex: Residents along the fault line felt their homes tremoring for several minutes during the seismic event .
tremulous [adjective]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

Ex: He reached out with a tremulous hand to accept the award .

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

Ex: By cherry-picking facts, some conspiracy theorists extort information to fit outrageous claims not supported by evidence.

the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation

Ex: Extortion is a serious crime punishable by law .

an event or experience that is unfortunate, unsuccessful, or troublesome, often due to poor planning, bad judgment, or unforeseen circumstances

Ex: He resigned in disgrace after a misadventure involving illegal campaign funds came to light .

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

Ex: The character was a classic misanthrope who distrusted everyone and believed no one was truly honest .

to fail to understand the full or true meaning, intention, or scope of a situation, idea, or statement

Ex: I think you 're misapprehending what I said - I did n't mean it that way .