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SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 19

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SAT Word Skills 4
expectancy

the state of anticipating or looking forward to something

Ex: His eyes shone with expectancy as he waited for the lottery results to be announced. 
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to expectorate

to cough and spit a kind of thick, liquid substance out of the lungs

Ex: Doctors advise drinking plenty of fluids to make it easier to expectorate. 
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disunion
disunion
[noun]

the separation of an alliance

Ex: The disunion of the once-powerful alliance shocked political observers worldwide. 
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to distrust

to have no trust in someone or something

Ex: She began to distrust his promises after he failed to keep them multiple times. 
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distraught
distraught
[Adjective]

very upset and overwhelmed with strong emotions like sadness, worry, or despair

Ex: After losing her beloved pet, she was absolutely distraught and couldn't stop crying. 
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to distrain

to legally take someone’s property instead of the money they are owed

Ex: He faced financial ruin when the bank decided to distrain his car for failing to pay the loan. 
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corps
corps
[noun]

a subdivision of army consisting of two or more divisions

Ex: The corps' commander briefed the divisions on the new strategy before launching the operation. 
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corporeal
corporeal
[Adjective]

existing in a physical form

Ex: The doctor examined the corporeal symptoms before determining the appropriate treatment plan. 
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corporate
corporate
[Adjective]

involving a large company

Ex: The corporate headquarters of the company are located in New York City. 
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corporal
corporal
[Adjective]

having or existing in bodily form

Ex: The surgeon examined the corporal symptoms before recommending treatment. 
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sensation
sensation
[noun]

a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

Ex: The cold water created a tingling sensation on her skin. 
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sensibility

the capacity to deeply appreciate and react to complicated emotional or aesthetic impacts

Ex: The poet’s sensibility enabled him to convey complicated emotions through simple verses. 
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sensorium
sensorium
[noun]

a part of the brain assigned to receive and interpret the sensory signals

Ex: The brain's sensorium is constantly active, processing information to help us navigate the world. 
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sensory
sensory
[Adjective]

(of nerves) receiving sensory information and transferring it to the central nervous system

Ex: Sensory neurons in the skin transmit touch sensations to the brain. 
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sensual
sensual
[Adjective]

relating to or involving the senses or physical sensation

Ex: She enjoyed the sensual experience of sipping wine and tasting its flavors. 
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sensuous
sensuous
[Adjective]

pleasing and attractive to the senses

Ex: The sensuous aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room, making everyone hungry. 
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athirst
athirst
[Adjective]

having an extreme desire

Ex: She was athirst for adventure, constantly seeking new experiences and challenges. 
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athwart
athwart
[Adverb]

from side to side and in a slanting manner

Ex: The bridge stretched athwart the river, connecting the two distant shores. 
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astral
astral
[Adjective]

relating to the stars or celestial bodies

Ex: Astral phenomena encompass celestial events and objects beyond Earth's atmosphere. 
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