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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 14

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SAT Word Skills 4
pathos
pathos
[noun]

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

Ex: The film's ending was filled with pathos, leaving the audience in tears. 
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pathology
pathology
[noun]

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

Ex: The hospital offers specialized services in pathology, including the analysis of tissue samples for diagnostic purposes. 
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stripling
stripling
[noun]

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

Ex: The stripling dreamed of becoming a knight, though he was still too young. 
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stringent
stringent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company had stringent rules about employee conduct. 
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stricture
stricture
[noun]

a severe criticism of something or someone

Ex: The politician faced harsh stricture from the media for his controversial remarks. 
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dishonest
dishonest
[Adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: He was caught being dishonest about his involvement in the incident. 
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discrete
discrete
[Adjective]

individually separate and easily identifiable

Ex: The course was divided into discrete modules, each focusing on a specific topic. 
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discretion

the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation

Ex: The judge used her discretion to grant the defendant a more lenient sentence. 
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to discriminate

to identify or perceive differences between two or more things, people, or ideas

Ex: He can discriminate between similar shades of blue with ease. 
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to disdain

to think of someone as unworthy of respect and attention

Ex: He openly disdained the suggestion, considering it beneath his expertise. 
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disheveled
disheveled
[Adjective]

having an untidy appearance

Ex: His hair was disheveled after the long day at work. 
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to disrobe

to remove one's clothing

Ex: Before entering the sauna, guests were instructed to disrobe and use provided towels. 
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to excruciate

to torture someone physically

Ex: The cruel captors excruciated their prisoners with severe beatings. 
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excusable
excusable
[Adjective]

able to be forgiven

Ex: His mistake was excusable, considering the challenging circumstances he faced. 
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exegesis
exegesis
[noun]

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

Ex: The professor’s exegesis of the ancient text provided new insights into its meaning. 
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executor
executor
[noun]

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

Ex: The lawyer was appointed as the executor of the late entrepreneur’s estate. 
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humane
humane
[Adjective]

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

Ex: The humane treatment of animals is a fundamental principle of ethical farming practices. 
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humanitarian
humanitarian
[Adjective]

showing concern for the well-being of people and acting to improve human welfare

Ex: She is known for her humanitarian work in disaster zones. 
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to humanize

to make more civilized and suitable for people

Ex: The city worked to humanize the urban space by adding parks and pedestrian areas. 
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deshabille

the state of being clothed only partly or carelessly

Ex: He stumbled into the office in deshabille, looking as if he had hastily thrown on his clothes. 
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