SAT Word Skills 5 - Lesson 42

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

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

a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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