SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 19

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SAT Word Skills 4

the state of anticipating or looking forward to something

Ex: They watched the clock with growing expectancy as midnight approached .

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

Ex: She had to expectorate several times during her recovery from pneumonia .
disunion [noun]

the separation of an alliance

Ex: Disunion within the organization made it difficult to achieve common goals .

to have no trust in someone or something

Ex: He distrusted the company 's claims about the product 's effectiveness without evidence .
distraught [adjective]

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

Ex: The family was distraught when their home was destroyed in the hurricane .

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

Ex: The landlord threatened to distrain the tenant 's belongings to recover unpaid rent .
corps [noun]

a subdivision of army consisting of two or more divisions

Ex: His promotion to a leadership position in the corps marked the peak of his military career .
corporeal [adjective]

existing in a physical form

Ex: Although the legend spoke of a corporeal monster , no one had ever seen it firsthand .
corporate [adjective]

involving a large company

Ex: The corporate culture emphasizes teamwork and innovation .
corporal [adjective]

having or existing in bodily form

Ex: The detective found a corporal clue at the crime scene , a piece of fabric that could identify the suspect .

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

Ex: The sensation of the warm sun on her face was comforting .

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

Ex: They admired her sensibility , which allowed her to interpret music with remarkable depth .

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

Ex: During the experiment , they monitored the sensorium 's response to various stimuli .
sensory [adjective]

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

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sensual [adjective]

relating to or involving the senses or physical sensation

Ex: The warm breeze and soft sand underfoot provided a sensual experience at the beach .
sensuous [adjective]

pleasing and attractive to the senses

Ex: The sensuous texture of the velvet fabric made it irresistible to touch .
athirst [adjective]

having an extreme desire

Ex: He was athirst for justice , determined to make a difference in the community .
athwart [adverb]

from side to side and in a slanting manner

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astral [adjective]

relating to the stars or celestial bodies

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