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SAT Humanities - Evil

Here you will learn some English words related to evil, such as "stigma", "vanity", "heinous", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
monstrosity

an action, behavior, or entity that is extremely wicked, evil, or morally reprehensible

Ex: The historical event is remembered as a monstrosity due to the sheer scale of human suffering it caused .
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prejudice
prejudice
[noun]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

Ex: The novel explores themes of prejudice and social inequality .
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intolerance

the state of being reluctant to accept ideas, thoughts, or behaviors that differ from one's own

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stigma
stigma
[noun]

a mark of shame attached to a person or condition, often resulting in exclusion or discrimination

Ex: Being divorced used to be a stigma, but attitudes have changed .
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vanity
vanity
[noun]

the act of taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities

Ex: She could n’t hide her vanity when she talked about her latest promotion .
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scheme
scheme
[noun]

a secret plan, particularly one that is made to deceive other people

Ex: The secret scheme was revealed after months of investigation .
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treason
treason
[noun]

the act of betraying someone or something's trust or loyalty

Ex: The betrayal of their shared secrets was an unforgivable act of treason in her eyes .
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assassination

the deliberate killing of a famous or important person, often for political or ideological reasons

Ex: The historical film depicted the assassination of the prime minister and its aftermath .
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corruption

the process of abandoning moral principles and behaving immorally

Ex: He claimed that sex and violence on TV led to the corruption of young people .
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notoriety
notoriety
[noun]

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

Ex: His actions were marked by notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .
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brute
brute
[noun]

a person who is cruel, violent, or lacking in human sensibility

Ex: He was seen as a brute due to his aggressive behavior .
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treachery
treachery
[noun]

the act of showing disloyalty to someone's trust

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collusion
collusion
[noun]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

Ex: Collusion among the committee members led to unfair bidding practices .
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deceitfulness

the quality of being dishonest and misleading

Ex: She could no longer tolerate his deceitfulness and decided to end their relationship .
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ruse
ruse
[noun]

a cunning or deceptive strategy or action intended to deceive or trick someone

Ex: He saw through her ruse and refused to be swayed by her deceptive tactics .
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humiliation

the state of being made to feel ashamed or losing respect and dignity, often in front of others

Ex: She avoided social events due to the humiliation caused by the scandal .
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injustice
injustice
[noun]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

Ex: He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice and advocating for the rights of the oppressed .
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deviation
deviation
[noun]

separation from accepted norms, standards, or expected patterns of conduct

Ex: The strict community did not tolerate any deviation from its traditional values .
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cruelty
cruelty
[noun]

a deliberate action or treatment that causes physical or mental pain or suffering in others

Ex: The cruelty inflicted on the prisoners was later exposed in the media .
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atrocity
atrocity
[noun]

the extreme brutality of an action or behavior

Ex: The documentary highlighted the atrocity of human trafficking and its devastating impact on victims .
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savagery
savagery
[noun]

a violent act marked by extreme cruelty and aggression

Ex: The survivors described the savagery they endured during the invasion .
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deceptive
deceptive
[Adjective]

giving an impression that is misleading, false, or deceitful, often leading to misunderstanding or mistaken belief

Ex: Falling for deceptive schemes can lead to financial losses and disappointment .
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devious
devious
[Adjective]

causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information

Ex: They found out that the company 's devious advertising was hiding the true cost of the product .
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fraudulent
fraudulent
[Adjective]

dishonest or deceitful, often involving illegal or unethical actions intended to deceive others

Ex: The fraudulent tax return submitted by the accountant resulted in an audit by the IRS .
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hypocritical
hypocritical
[Adjective]

acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value

Ex: It 's hypocritical for the company to promote equality in its advertisements while paying female employees less than their male counterparts .
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unscrupulous
unscrupulous
[Adjective]

having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

Ex: The unscrupulous politician accepted bribes in exchange for favors , betraying the trust of the people who voted for him .
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heinous
heinous
[Adjective]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

Ex: His heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship .
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dismissive
dismissive
[Adjective]

showing a lack of interest or respect by ignoring or minimizing someone or something's importance

Ex: Her dismissive response to the question indicated she did n't want to talk about it .
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oppressive
oppressive
[Adjective]

having an unfair or harsh control over others, often involving cruelty or severe restrictions

Ex: The oppressive taxation system placed undue burden on low-income families .
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malicious
malicious
[Adjective]

intending to cause harm or distress to others

Ex: The arsonist set fire to the building with malicious intent to cause destruction .
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unwarranted
unwarranted
[Adjective]

unfair and lacking a valid reason

Ex: Her fears about the project failing were unwarranted and based on misinformation .
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fiendish
fiendish
[Adjective]

wickedly cruel and inhuman

Ex: The detective struggled to unravel the fiendish plot woven by the mastermind .
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glib
glib
[Adjective]

persuasive in a way that is deceitful

Ex: Her conversation was glib, easily misleading her classmates .
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vulgar
vulgar
[Adjective]

having an indecent quality or being socially unacceptable in expression

Ex: His vulgar behavior towards women earned him a reputation as a misogynist .
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sordid
sordid
[Adjective]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

Ex: The documentary exposed the sordid exploitation behind the company 's success .
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infamous
infamous
[Adjective]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

Ex: The politician 's infamous speech sparked outrage and controversy nationwide .
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unethical
unethical
[Adjective]

involving behaviors, actions, or decisions that are morally wrong

Ex: She believed it was unethical to manipulate data to meet the research criteria .
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outrageous
outrageous
[Adjective]

extremely unusual or unconventional in a way that is shocking

Ex: The outrageous claim made by the politician was met with skepticism .
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controversial
controversial
[Adjective]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

Ex: She made a controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .
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contentious
contentious
[Adjective]

causing disagreement or controversy among people

Ex: The contentious debate over healthcare policy dominated the political agenda .
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gory
gory
[Adjective]

involving a lof of blood and violence

Ex: The novel 's gory scenes of war painted a brutal picture of the conflict .
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to trick
to trick
[Verb]

to deceive a person so that they do what one wants

Ex: Be wary of emails that attempt to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links .
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to purport

to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof

Ex: Some politicians purport to support certain policies , but their actions contradict their words .
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to betray
to betray
[Verb]

to be disloyal to a person, a group of people, or one's country by giving information about them to their enemy

Ex: The traitor was executed for betraying his comrades to the enemy during wartime .
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to double-cross

to betray a person that one is in cooperation with, often when they want to do something illegal together

Ex: Don't trust him; he's known for double-crossing his partners when it serves his own interests.
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to slaughter

to kill a large number of people, often in a harsh and heartless manner

Ex: In the terrorist attack , the extremists intended to slaughter innocent civilians .
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to despoil

to take valuables by force

Ex: The castle was despoiled by looters during the rebellion.
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to violate

to not respect someone's rights, privacy, or peace

Ex: The workers complained that the company violated their labor rights .
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to counterfeit

to make a false copy of something with the intent to deceive

Ex: He was arrested for counterfeiting passports .
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to plagiarize

to take and use the work, words or ideas of someone else without referencing them

Ex: The politician faced public backlash for plagiarizing speeches from other political figures without attribution .
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to manipulate

to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

Ex: The cult leader manipulated his followers into believing he had divine powers and could lead them to enlightenment .
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notoriously
notoriously
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in a way that is widely known or recognized typically for negative reasons

Ex: The restaurant was notoriously known for its slow service and inconsistent food quality .
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