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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 23

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SAT Word Skills 2
parsimony
parsimony
[noun]

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

Ex: The team operated with parsimony, requesting only essential equipment and personnel. 
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parsimonious
parsimonious
[Adjective]

spending money very reluctantly

Ex: Critics argued the government had grown too parsimonious in funding for education and social programs. 
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to explicate

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

Ex: The professor asked him to explicate the theory behind the experiment. 
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explicit
explicit
[Adjective]

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

Ex: The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for misunderstanding. 
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to carp
to carp
[Verb]

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

Ex: Jane was always carping about her coworkers' minor mistakes in the past. 
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carping
carping
[noun]

a constant finding of small faults or griping over minor issues instead of offering solutions

Ex: Instead of constructive feedback, his carping only created tension among the team. 
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ferocity
ferocity
[noun]

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

Ex: Hurricane winds blew with ferocity, tearing down trees and endangering structures. 
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ferocious
ferocious
[Adjective]

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

Ex: The ferocious lion bared its teeth, ready to defend its territory. 
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to parch
to parch
[Verb]

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

Ex: The week-long heat wave parched crops across the region. 
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parched
parched
[Adjective]

extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture

Ex: The parched ground cracked under the intense sun. 
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lithe
lithe
[Adjective]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

Ex: The lithe gymnast executed complex routines with precision and ease. 
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lithesome
lithesome
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Dancers are selected for their lithesome frames that can extension to dramatic lines. 
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epitaph
epitaph
[noun]

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

Ex: At the funeral, a close friend read aloud the heartfelt epitaph etched into the gravestone. 
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epithet
epithet
[noun]

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

Ex: She scorned those who called her the "bride of Dracula," rejecting the insulting epithet. 
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epitome
epitome
[noun]

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

Ex: She was the epitome of youthful exuberance with her constant energy and smiles. 
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to epitomize

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

Ex: Their startup company epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit of the tech industry. 
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amateur
amateur
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The garage band produced only amateur pop songs before gaining industry experience. 
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amatory
amatory
[Adjective]

relating to or involving love or romance

Ex: In his poetry, the poet is known for his intimate and amatory descriptions of romantic encounters. 
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curt
curt
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Knowing we had limited time before our flight, Tom gave us a curt overview of the key points to focus on in the presentation. 
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to curtail

to end something sooner than planned

Ex: Heavy rain forced organizers to curtail the outdoor concert after only a few performances. 
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