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SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 46

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SAT Word Skills 2
to embody
to embody
[Verb]

to express a particular characterization or a thing as a person

Ex: The historical figure is often portrayed to embody the ideals of justice and equality .
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embodied
embodied
[Adjective]

(of something abstract) given a physical form

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embodiment

a living being or a thing that represents something abstract such as a feeling

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inhospitable
inhospitable
[Adjective]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

Ex: The area 's inhospitable soil could n't support the crops they tried to plant .
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inhuman
inhuman
[Adjective]

lacking compassion, empathy, or decency, often being cruel or brutal

Ex: His inhuman disregard for the suffering of animals led to calls for stricter animal welfare laws .
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ingratitude

absence of appreciation for things one has or has been given

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to ingratiate

to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them

Ex: He was accused of trying to ingratiate himself into the family to gain access to their wealth .
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ingrate
ingrate
[noun]

a person who expresses no appreciation

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privateer
privateer
[noun]

a heavily armed ship legally able to attack and rob enemy ships

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privation
privation
[noun]

the act of denying someone access to basic needs such as food, money, or rights

Ex: The blockade caused privation of vital supplies .
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privy
privy
[Adjective]

permitted to know something that is kept secret

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chaste
chaste
[Adjective]

free from sexual content

Ex: His compliments were sincere and chaste, never suggestive .
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chastity
chastity
[noun]

the religious vow of never having any sexual relations

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to chastise

to severely criticize, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior or actions

Ex: The supervisor had to chastise the team members for failing to follow safety protocols in the workplace .
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herbaceous
herbaceous
[Adjective]

(of plants) not having any hard or woody parts

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herbarium
herbarium
[noun]

a carefully arranged collection of dried plants for study purposes

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herbivorous
herbivorous
[Adjective]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .
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dolor
dolor
[noun]

a deep and painful sadness

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dolorous
dolorous
[Adjective]

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

Ex: He spoke in a dolorous tone about the recent losses in his life .
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