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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 4
pathos
[noun]

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

Ex: Her performance on stage conveyed a raw pathos that resonated with the audience 's emotions .
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pathology
[noun]

a branch of medical science primarily focusing on the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury

Ex: The pathologist specializes in forensic pathology, examining evidence from crime scenes to determine the cause of death.
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stripling
[noun]

a young man who has not grown up enough to be considered an adult

Ex: Despite being a mere stripling, he showed remarkable courage on the battlefield .
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stringent
[Adjective]

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

Ex: The environmental group pushed for more stringent laws to protect endangered species .
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stricture
[noun]

a severe criticism of something or someone

Ex: They will likely issue a formal stricture against the company for its unethical practices .
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dishonest
[Adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: She felt betrayed by her friend 's dishonest behavior , which included spreading rumors behind her back .
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discrete
[Adjective]

individually separate and easily identifiable

Ex: The colors on the spectrum are discrete, with each hue being distinct from the others .
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the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation

Ex: Many argued that too much discretion in law enforcement can lead to inconsistent outcomes .
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to identify or perceive differences between two or more things, people, or ideas

Ex: To succeed , one must discriminate between useful information and noise .
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to think of someone as unworthy of respect and attention

Ex: The professor was known to disdain students who did n’t meet his exacting standards .
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disheveled
[Adjective]

having an untidy appearance

Ex: He always looked disheveled, even after spending hours getting ready in the morning .
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to remove one's clothing

Ex: Ceremonial rituals often involve participants disrobing as a symbolic gesture .
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to torture someone physically

Ex: His captors excruciated him with unbearable pain during the long hours of torture .
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excusable
[Adjective]

able to be forgiven

Ex: He argued that his actions were excusable, given the lack of guidance at the time .
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exegesis
[noun]

an interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one

Ex: The exegesis of the religious manuscript shed light on its complex doctrines .
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executor
[noun]

an institution or person assigned to make sure all the contents of a will are carried out

Ex: The executor had to work with several institutions to ensure the smooth transfer of assets .
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humane
[Adjective]

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

Ex: He believes in a humane approach to criminal justice , focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment .
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humanitarian
[Adjective]

involved in or related to helping people who are in need to improve their living conditions

Ex: Humanitarian initiatives focus on promoting human rights , alleviating poverty , and providing sustainable solutions to global challenges .
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to make more civilized and suitable for people

Ex: The government aimed to humanize the prison system by focusing on rehabilitation over punishment .
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the state of being clothed only partly or carelessly

Ex: The guest arrived in deshabille, his shirt untucked and sleeves rolled up carelessly .
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SAT Word Skills 4
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