SAT Word Skills 2 - Lesson 47

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SAT Word Skills 2

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

Ex: Silence on certain issues can be interpreted as condoning societal norms , even if they go against principles of equality and justice .

an expression of compassion toward an individual who has lost someone in their life recently

to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

Ex: The comedian blundered with an inappropriate joke that offended the audience .

an old type of gun with a short tube and a wide mouth

to tear the skin or flesh, causing deep and often irregular wounds

Ex: The thorns on the rosebush can easily lacerate the skin if not handled carefully .

the action of cutting or tearing skin or flesh

judgment [noun]

the process of evaluating, assessing, or deciding about a person, situation, or event

Ex: Management exercised judgment when allocating resources .

the action of carrying out the law and justice

judicial [adjective]

issued, ordered, or carried out by a court or judge

Ex: The court issued a judicial decree of dissolution .
judicious [adjective]

applying good judgment and sense, especially in making decisions

Ex: She gave judicious advice to her friend , helping them make a wise decision .
persona [noun]

a fictional character in a book, play, etc.

personable [adjective]

(of a person) having a charming personality and appearance

a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative

personal [adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: The counselor offered personal advice tailored to each student 's needs .

individuals employed in an organization, especially in military or structured environments, who are expected to follow directives

Ex: The facility requires trained personnel to operate its machinery safely .
carcass [noun]

an animal's dead body, particularly one about to be food for other animals or humans

carnage [noun]

the merciless killing of people in large numbers

carnal [adjective]

focused on bodily desires and physical passion

Ex: The movie 's carnal scenes were explicit but brief .