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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 41

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SAT Word Skills 2
to indulge

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

Ex: She decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake as a treat. 
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indulgent
indulgent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was indulgent toward himself, often treating himself to luxury items. 
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cryptic
cryptic
[Adjective]

having mysterious and puzzling characteristics

Ex: The cryptic message left on the desk contained clues to the whereabouts of the missing treasure. 
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cryptogam
cryptogam
[noun]

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

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audible
audible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her footsteps were barely audible on the soft carpet. 
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auditory
auditory
[Adjective]

related to the ability of hearing

Ex: The auditory system includes the ears and the brain's processing of sound signals. 
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cosmic
cosmic
[Adjective]

related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth

Ex: Cosmic phenomena encompass the vast and often mysterious aspects of the universe beyond Earth. 
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cosmogony
cosmogony
[noun]

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

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cosmography

a general representation of the universe and planet Earth

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cosmology
cosmology
[noun]

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

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philology
philology
[noun]

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

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cosmos
cosmos
[noun]

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

Ex: The study of the cosmos encompasses the exploration of galaxies, stars, and planets. 
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philologist

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

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philosophy

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

Ex: His philosophy of life is based on the idea that happiness comes from living in harmony with nature and the people around him. 
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to savor
to savor
[Verb]

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

Ex: She sat on the porch, savoring the tranquility of the sunset. 
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savory
savory
[Adjective]

morally respectable

Ex: He has a savory reputation in the community. 
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savoriness

the state of having a delicious taste

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nomad
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: The nomads traveled across the desert with their herds. 
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nomadic
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 Bedouin tribes of the Sahara Desert are known for their nomadic way of life, moving with their herds in search of grazing land. 
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