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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 23

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parsimony
[noun]

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

Ex: The monk practiced parsimony through minimal material belongings and an ascetic lifestyle .
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parsimonious
[Adjective]

spending money very reluctantly

Ex: He will become more parsimonious if he loses his job and needs to cut expenses .
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to explain or interpret something in a clear and detailed manner, often uncovering deeper meanings

Ex: The historian will explicate the significance of the events in the context of the period .
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explicit
[Adjective]

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

Ex: His explicit explanation clarified the complex procedure for everyone .
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to carp
[Verb]

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

Ex: At the meeting tomorrow , I hope no one will carp about typos in the report again .
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carping
[noun]

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

Ex: Some dismissed the online commenters ' remarks as pointless carping rather than substantive feedback .
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ferocity
[noun]

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

Ex: Critics of the legislation warned against underestimating the ferocity of opposition to certain provisions .
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ferocious
[Adjective]

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

Ex: The politician faced ferocious criticism from opponents during the debate .
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to parch
[Verb]

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

Ex: As I worked outside , the hot sun was parching my skin despite sunscreen .
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parched
[Adjective]

extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture

Ex: The parched grass crunched underfoot as they walked through the field .
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lithe
[Adjective]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

Ex: The lithe cat moved stealthily through the bushes , its movements barely making a sound .
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lithesome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Ballerinas cultivate lithesome musculature through daily practice to achieve ethereal movements.
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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

Ex: The epitaph quoted her favorite poem to represent the creative spirit she brought to her art .
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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 frequent 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

Ex: The mountains provided the epitome of natural unspoiled beauty and serenity .
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to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

Ex: The current political debates are epitomizing the deep divisions in American society .
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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 modest 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 novel 's amatory 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

Ex: She provided a curt response to the question, cutting right to the heart of the issue.
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to end something sooner than planned

Ex: The teacher curtailed class discussion when it began straying too far from the scheduled lesson plan .
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SAT Word Skills 2
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