SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 11

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SAT Word Skills 5

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Ex: The artist expressed his convictions through powerful paintings that portrayed themes of equality and justice .

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

Ex: In times of crisis , communities often come together to support each other with compassion and generosity .
omission [noun]

a failure to perform an assigned task or duty without any feeling of remorse

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: Our discussion on climate change brought up some important points .

the change in orientation of a rotating body with respect to its rotational axis

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

Ex: They admired her determination to succeed in a competitive field .

the act of publicly criticizing or condemning someone

an instance in which an infectious disease spreads from one individual to another

Ex: Contagion occurred despite quarantine measures .
hawthorn [noun]

a shrub or small tree of the family of rose with small red fruits

echelon [noun]

a diagonal formation of things, especially used in military troops

fustian [noun]

a durable cotton fabric with a slight nap or pile on the surface, originally made in the Middle Ages in Europe

stallion [noun]

an adult male horse which its sex organs are intact and is used in breeding

alluvion [noun]

the slow expansion of land due to water movements

chiffon [noun]

a lightweight and transparent fabric made from silk or nylon

a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

Ex: Her grandfather played the role of the curmudgeon , always grumbling about the weather .
venison [noun]

meat of a deer, eaten as food

Ex: They ordered a mouthwatering venison burger from a trendy restaurant .
pavilion [noun]

a tent of considerable size and often luxurious

carrion [noun]

the decaying flesh of dead animals, often consumed by scavengers

Ex: The forest floor was littered with carrion after the storm .