SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 41

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SAT Word Skills 2

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

Ex: They like to indulge in a luxurious spa day every once in a while to relax and unwind .
indulgent [adjective]

allowing others to enjoy pleasures or desires without strict judgment or criticism

Ex: His indulgent behavior toward his friends meant that he rarely set boundaries .
cryptic [adjective]

having mysterious and puzzling characteristics

Ex: The ancient symbols carved into the stone tablet remained cryptic , defying interpretation .

an organism such as fungus that does not produce flowers or seeds and procreates by the means of spores

audible [adjective]

(of a sound) loud enough to be heard by everyone

Ex: Even in the quiet room , the ticking of the clock was audible .
auditory [adjective]

related to the ability of hearing

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cosmic [adjective]

related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth

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the scientific and philosophical study of how and why the universe came to be

a general representation of the universe and planet Earth

the scientific study of how the universe is created, its development, and how it is going to end

the study of language, literature, and historical texts to understand their origins, development, and cultural context, encompassing areas such as linguistics, textual criticism, and literary analysis

cosmos [noun]

the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

Ex: Astronomers use telescopes to observe distant phenomena in the cosmos .

a person who specializes in the study of words, literature, and language in order to understand their origin and development

a particular set of beliefs, values, or principles developed in search of the truth about life and the universe

Ex: Her philosophy of education emphasizes creativity and critical thinking , encouraging students to question and explore the world around them .
to savor [verb]

to completely enjoy and appreciate something, such as an experience or feeling

Ex: She smiled , savoring the feeling of accomplishment after completing her project .
savory [adjective]

morally respectable

Ex: She always associates with savory individuals who have good morals .
nomad [noun]

a person or group that moves from place to place, usually in search of food, water, or pasture, rather than living permanently in one location

Ex: Nomads set up temporary camps along the river .
nomadic [adjective]

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

Ex: The Romani people , also known as Gypsies , have a long history of nomadic lifestyle , traveling in caravans across Europe .