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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: We indulged in a weekend getaway to the beach to escape the stresses of everyday life .
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indulgent
indulgent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The indulgent boss allowed his team to take long breaks whenever they needed .
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cryptic
cryptic
[Adjective]

having mysterious and puzzling characteristics

Ex: The warning signs were cryptic, leaving the villagers unsure of the impending danger .
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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: The teacher 's instructions were clearly audible to all the students in the classroom .
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auditory
auditory
[Adjective]

related to the ability of hearing

Ex: Auditory cues can be used to assist individuals with visual impairments in navigating their environment .
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cosmic
cosmic
[Adjective]

related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth

Ex: Cosmic consciousness is a philosophical concept exploring humanity 's connection to the universe .
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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: Understanding the cosmos requires interdisciplinary collaboration across astronomy , cosmology , and physics .
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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: Buddhism offers a philosophy that teaches inner peace through mindfulness , compassion , and understanding the nature of suffering .
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to savor
to savor
[Verb]

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

Ex: They strolled through the garden , savoring the beauty of the blooming flowers .
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savory
savory
[Adjective]

morally respectable

Ex: His savory character made him a trusted leader .
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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: Nomads often rely on livestock for their sustenance .
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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: Some tribes in the Amazon rainforest practice nomadic agriculture , moving to new areas of fertile soil to cultivate crops and then relocating after several years .
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