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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 2
parsimony
[noun]

avoiding excess or waste in expenditure or consumption, and only using what is necessary

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parsimonious
[Adjective]

spending money very reluctantly

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to explain or interpret something in a clear and detailed manner, often uncovering deeper meanings

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explicit
[Adjective]

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

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to carp
[Verb]

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

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carping
[noun]

the act of consistently and overly criticizing, specifically focusing on minor or unimportant matters

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ferocity
[noun]

a state of extreme aggression or force to the point of being nearly out of control

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ferocious
[Adjective]

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

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to parch
[Verb]

to make excessively dry by removing moisture from an object, substance, or surface

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parched
[Adjective]

extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture

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lithe
[Adjective]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

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lithesome
[Adjective]

graceful and physically flexible that allows for ease and fluidity of movement

Ex: She envied her friendlithesome figure able to perform yoga poses with seeming ease .
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epitaph
[noun]

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

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epithet
[noun]

an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title

Ex: He faced epithets from sports fans angered by his dominant performances .
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epitome
[noun]

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

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to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

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amateur
[Adjective]

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

Ex: The charity auction 's craft items were amateur creations but helped raise funds all the same .
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amatory
[Adjective]

relating to or involving love or romance

Ex: Critics disagreed on whether the novelamatory scenes added to the story or were merely titillating diversions .
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curt
[Adjective]

getting straight to the core of the matter in a direct, efficient manner

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to end something sooner than planned

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