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SAT Humanities - Resource and Food

Here you will learn some English words related to resources and food, such as "forage", "alms", "ravenous", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
quota

(economics) an amount or share that each individual is entitled to receive

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consumption

the action or process of using a resource such as energy or food

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replenishment

the process of refilling or restoring something to its original level or condition

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availability

the state of being able to be used, obtained, or accessed

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alms

money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity

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resource

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

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provisions

supplies of food, drink, or other necessities prepared or provided for a journey, event, or emergency

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allowance

an amount of something that is permitted

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deprivation

the action of denying someone access to essential needs like food, money, or legal rights

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famine

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

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starvation

a situation where a person or animal dies or greatly suffers from having no food for a long time

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to parcel

to split up something into portions or sections for distribution

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to forage

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

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to scavenge

to search through discarded material or waste in order to find something usable or valuable

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to deplete

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

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to squander

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

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to expend

to consume or spend resources, energy, or time for a specific purpose

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to allot

to give someone or something a share of a particular thing such as time, money, etc.

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to allocate

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose or use

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inexhaustible

(of a supply of something) limitless and incapable of running out

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thrifty

using money carefully, often in order to save money for future needs

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cost-effective

achieving maximum efficiency and results with minimal resources and costs

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convenient

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

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reusable

able to be used again multiple times

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nonrenewable

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

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supplemental

additional food intended to enhance or complete a diet, often used to address nutritional deficiencies

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pastry

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

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dumpling

a sweet dough-based treat that is often filled with fruit or other sweet ingredients, and cooked by boiling, steaming, or baking

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broth

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

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gruel

a thin, watery porridge made by boiling ground grain or meal in water or milk

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kernel

the inner part of a seed, nut, or fruit pit that is often edible

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fudge

a creamy brown sweet made with milk, sugar, and butter

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liquor

any kind of alcoholic drink made through the process of heating and cooling, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila

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minestrone

a type of soup that contains pasta and vegetables, originated in Italy

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veal

meat of a young cow

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leavening

a substance typically used in dough to make it rise by producing gas bubbles, resulting in a lighter and softer texture

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brisket

meat cut from the chest of an animal, especially a cow

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staple

a type of food that is very common among people

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puree

a type of food in the form of a smooth cream made by crushing fruit and mixing with cooked vegetables

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batter

a mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying

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ingredient

any of the constituents that are added to a compound or mixture in order to make it, such as the foods in a meal

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entree

a small appetizer or a course that comes before the main course

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catering

the business of providing food, beverages, and other related services for events or occasions

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cuisine

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

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to crave

to strongly desire or seek something

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to gorge

to eat greedily and in large quantities

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to devour

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities

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to gobble

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

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to masticate

to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth

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to chomp

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

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culinary

relating to or used in the preparation of food or cooking

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ravenous

experiencing extreme hunger

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