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SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 42

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SAT Word Skills 5
nepotism

favoritism shown to relatives, especially in granting jobs, promotions, or other advantages

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realism

a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects

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aphorism

a concise and memorable expression that contains a general truth or principle

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pessimism

the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes

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mannerism

a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period

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truism

a self-evident truth or axiomatic statement that does not worth mentioning, used as a literary device

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Americanism

the ideology, customs, values, and cultural traits that are considered characteristic of the United States or its citizens

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altruism

the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often demonstrated through acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity

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plagiarism

the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit or permission

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ventriloquist

an entertainer who can manipulate their voice in a way that makes it seem like it is coming from a puppet or dummy

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zeitgeist

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

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fatalist

someone who believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often accepting them passively without attempting to change or influence outcomes

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lobbyist

someone who attempts to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

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masochist

someone who derives pleasure or gratification from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering, either inflicted by oneself or by others

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numismatist

someone who collects, studies, or deals with coins, currency, and related items, often as a hobby or profession

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oculist

a healthcare professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

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euthanasia

the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition

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hernia

a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place

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hysteria

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

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mania

mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions

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