SAT Humanities - Virtue

Here you will learn some English words related to virtues, such as "probity", "altruistic", "enlighten", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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authenticity [noun]

the quality of being genuine, real, or true

Ex: The chef prides himself on the authenticity of his traditional Italian recipes .

reputation [noun]

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

Ex: She ’s known for her reputation as a fair and just manager in the workplace .

prestige [noun]

the respect and admiration that someone or something receives based on perceived importance, quality, or achievement

Ex: Winning the award added to the artist 's prestige within the community .

integrity [noun]

the quality of being honest, ethical, and consistently adhering to strong moral principles

Ex: He refused to compromise his integrity for personal gain .

dignity [noun]

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

sincerity [noun]

the state of being genuine, honest, and free from pretense or lies

Ex: She approached her volunteer work with great sincerity and dedication .

probity [noun]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

Ex: In business , probity is essential to building lasting relationships .

sacrifice [noun]

the act of giving up something valuable or important for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy

Ex: His sacrifice of personal wealth for philanthropic causes earned him widespread respect and admiration .

tolerance [noun]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

Ex: Her tolerance of differing opinions made her a great mediator during heated debates .

aphorism [noun]

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

Ex: He delivered his advice in sharp aphorisms .

maxim [noun]

a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

Ex: " Practice makes perfect " is a maxim that suggests consistent effort and repetition lead to improvement and mastery .

principle [noun]

a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

Ex: She taught her children the importance of having principles and standing by them .

decency [noun]

the quality of being proper, polite, and conformity to social norms

justification [noun]

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

Ex: She felt that her actions needed no further justification , given the circumstances .

beneficence [noun]

the quality of showing kindness, generosity, and a desire to do good for others

Ex: His beneficence towards the less fortunate earned him great respect in the community .

moral compass [noun]

an internalized set of values and principles that guide a person’s decisions about what is right and wrong

Ex: He admired his mentor 's unwavering moral compass , which inspired him to act with integrity .

homage [noun]

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

Ex: The election victory was seen as a homage to his late father 's long political career .

generosity [noun]

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

Ex: Generosity is one of the core values of the organization , encouraging members to give back to those in need .

conscience [noun]

an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics

Ex: The feeling of guilt weighed heavily on his conscience after he lied .

philanthropy [noun]

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

Ex: She dedicated her life to philanthropy .

accountability [noun]

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

Ex: The new policy aims to improve accountability for project outcomes .

fidelity [noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: They valued his fidelity to the team 's goals .

equitable [adjective]

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

Ex: The contract included equitable terms that were fair to both the employer and the employee .

venerable [adjective]

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

Ex: Residents take pride in their town 's venerable landmarks impressively enduring a century or more since erection .

charitable [adjective]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

Ex: They were charitable enough to sponsor a child 's education abroad .

benevolent [adjective]

showing kindness and generosity

Ex: Her benevolent nature led her to volunteer at the orphanage every weekend .

righteous [adjective]

acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

Ex: Despite facing pressure , she remained steadfast in her righteous beliefs .

altruistic [adjective]

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

Ex: The altruistic organization focused on providing aid to communities in need .

staunch [adjective]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Ex: The politician had a staunch following among his constituents .

guileless [adjective]

sincere and free from deceit

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faithful [adjective]

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

Ex: Even in adversity , she remained faithful to her dreams , working tirelessly to achieve her goals .

wholesome [adjective]

deserving of respect, approval, or admiration due to qualities such as excellence, virtue, skill, or achievement

Ex: He enjoyed spending time in the wholesome environment of the community center , where everyone supported each other .

to enlighten [verb]

to give someone spiritual knowledge or insight in order to deepen their understanding of themselves, their surroundings, or their relationship with a higher power or spiritual entity

Ex: The spiritual teacher 's profound teachings on mindfulness and compassion helped to enlighten her students .

to preach [verb]

to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

Ex: She found herself annoyed when her coworker started to preach about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle during lunch breaks .

to dedicate [verb]

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

Ex: He chose to dedicate his career to advancing sustainable energy solutions .

to devote [verb]

to give one's time or commit oneself entirely to a certain matter, cause, or activity

Ex: If the opportunity arises , she will devote her skills to a new and challenging project .

SAT Humanities
History and Archaeology	Art and Craft	Performance Arts and Media	Music
Literature and Culture	Social Sciences	Politics and Legislature	Power and Ruling
Law and Obligations	Conflict and Compliance	Business and Management	Religion and Belief Systems
People	Job and Social Titles	Temporary and Relative Roles	Human Qualities and Appearance
Activity and Behavior	Manual Action	Thoughts	Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions	Opinions	Positive Attitude	Negative and Neutral Attitude
Residence and Recreation	Resource and Food	Virtue	Evil
Communication	Interaction